Neil Searle

Practice Areas

Neil has extensive experience in various aspects of labour relations, employment, immigration and health and safety law. His particular focus is on employment litigation in the Labour Court, CCMA and bargaining councils and representing employers and managers in occupational health and safety inquiries.

Neil represents a wide variety of employers and senior executives in employment disputes. He provides strategic advice on the prosecution and settlement of such disputes. Neil advises clients on retrenchments and business transfers with a particular focus on achieving the client’s broader business objectives. He is sought by clients for his prompt, clear and cost-effective advice. In all matters, Neil aims to provide effective and innovative solutions to the challenges presented to local and international clients by South Africa’s unique labour regime.