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Hugo Pienaar

Hugo Pienaar

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Employment

South Africa

13 years ranked

About

Provided by Thomson Wilks

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Practice Areas

Employment Law

Agriculture, Aquaculture & Fishing

Career

Professor Hugo Pienaar is a Director in our Employment Law practice and Head of the Infrastructure, Transport & Logistics sector. He has vast experience in employment law and litigation and dispute resolution matters and represents most of the major corporations in South Africa. Hugo publishes on a regular basis on various employment law topics and has done a number of television and radio interviews.

Professional Memberships

The South African Society for Labour Law (SASLAW)

A member of the Board of the Road Freight Association

Publications

Available here:

https://www.cliffedekkerhofmeyr.com/en/people/hugo-pienaar.html#tab-news

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Chambers Global Guide

Employment - South Africa

Band 1
Band 1

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Hugo Pienaar of Thomson Wilks operates a notable employment and labour law practice, with particular recognition for his advocacy before the Labour Courts and advice concerning collective action. He acts for a broad range of South African corporates, including financial services and pharmaceutical companies.

Strengths

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  • Hugo Pienaar is a pillar of support. We cherish our relationship with him.

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South Africa

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