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Provided by Michael Evans

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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

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Administrative & Public Law - South Africa
2
Band 2

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.

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