
Michael Evans
About
Provided by Michael Evans
Practice Areas
Michael has practiced as an attorney for over 30 years. He regularly advises the national, provincial and local spheres of government, parastatals and the private sector. He has drafted over 500 opinions on a wide range of local government, administrative, constitutional, transport, electricity distribution, energy, tobacco, alcohol, gambling and fishing law issues. He has also been involved in drafting national, provincial and local legislation, acting in litigation disputes and presenting numerous workshops. He has assisted numerous non-profit organisations and serves as a trustee on a number of charitable and philanthropic trusts.
Career
Michael's qualifications include:
Advanced Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution (with distinction), University of Pretoria, 2016
Postgraduate Diploma in Tax Law, University of Cape Town, 1991
LLB, University of Cape Town, 1987
BA (Honours) (First Class), University of Cape Town, 1981
BA, University of Cape Town, 1979
Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa and Namibia
Work Highlights
Named by Best Lawyers 2020 - 2023 as a leading individual
Named by Chambers Global 2019 - 2022 as a ranked lawyer
Named by Legal 500 2016 as a legal expert (Shipping and Transport)
Head of matter related to Cape Town Bus Rapid Transport system for which the firm was awarded Africa Transport & Infrastructure Team of the Year, 2013
Chambers Review
Global
Cape Town-based Michael Evans commands an impressive reputation for his practice in the area of administrative and constitutional law. He has extensive experience in review proceedings relating to government and municipalities' decisions and policy, including those impacting the fishing and tobacco industries.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Michael Evans is a technically astute lawyer."
"Michael Evans is a technically astute lawyer."
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