City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
I am an international tax professional with a strong academic and practical foundation in cross-border taxation, international trade law and global tax policy. My LLM academic research focuses on the intersection between global tax governance and the developmental priorities of emerging economies. I am passionate about working at the intersection of tax, trade, and cross-boarder transactions, with a long-term goal of advising individuals, multinational organisations and governments on sustainable and effective tax strategies.
Advise multinational clients and high net worth individuals on cross-border tax structures, double taxation agreements and transfer pricing strategies. Conduct research on international tax developments and support tax planning, compliance and restructuring projects across multiple jurisdictions.
Assisted with research on cross-border tax issues, including double taxation agreements, transfer pricing and global tax reforms. Supported senior consultants in preparing client memos, compliance documentation and tax structuring summaries for multinational and individual clients.
I worked in various departments spanning banking and finance, liquidation, trademark and copyright law. I gained exposure to a variety of legal processes and developed a broader understanding of different practice areas. My experience included observing proceedings at the Western Cape High Court, where I became familiar with courtroom procedures and the administrative functions of the court system.
Provided direct support to a senior partner on a range of ongoing legal matters, offering valuable exposure to complex issues in trademark, banking, liquidation and copyright law. Assisted with legal research, drafting and preparation of case materials. Gained in-depth insight into court procedures and the administrative operations of the Pretoria High Court through attendance and interaction with court staff. Developed a practical understanding of litigation processes and legal practice management in a fast-paced legal environment.
Completed a structured two-week internal rotation across the departments, including Dispute Resolution, Corporate Commercial, Labour, Project Finance and Mining & Environmental Law. Actively engaged with ongoing matters, gaining practical exposure to diverse legal areas and contributing to case preparation and legal research across multiple practice groups.