Vernon Pillay

Trust Account Advocate

Gauteng

Posted 2 years ago

Advocate Vernon Pillay is a seasoned legal professional, registered with the Legal Practice Council and admitted to practice in the High Court of South Africa. His broad legal practice encompasses civil, commercial, and labour law, with specialisation in medical law, bioethics, access to information, and data privacy. He is a member of multiple professional bodies, including the Pan African Bar Association of South Africa, the South African Medico-Legal Association (SAMLA), Mediation in Motion Mediators and the Institute of Directors of South Africa. Advocate Pillay holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of the Free State, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Gordon Institute of Business Science at the University of Pretoria and has recently fulfilled the requirements for a Master of Laws (LLM) in Information & Communication Law at the University of the Witwatersrand. His qualifications also extend into the medical domain, including credentials in General Nursing, Emergency and Trauma Nursing, and Critical Care Nursing. Before joining the Bar, he built a distinguished career in the healthcare, managed care, and health insurance sectors, notably serving as Chief Operations Officer of MSO International—a Discovery Health company. His leadership experience spans several countries, including the USA, Oman, the UK, and numerous African health systems, affording him unique insights into global and regional healthcare policy and operations. Advocate Pillay is also an accredited mediator in civil, commercial, and medical and personal injury contexts. He holds certifications from the South African Dispute Settlement Accreditation Council (DiSAC) endorsed programs, including training with the Law Society of South Africa and the University of Cape Town in conjunction with Mediation in Motion. He is formally recognised by SAMLA, MiMM, and the Gauteng Division of the High Court as a certified mediator and has participated in pilot mediation projects with the Department of Health. Beyond his legal and healthcare expertise, he is passionate about social justice and community development. He actively supports initiatives for abandoned babies and the elderly, and volunteers with probono.org to advocate for the rights of the indigent. His personal interests include hiking and road running. For further insights into Advocate Pillay’s professional work and affiliations, please visit: • LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/advocatepillay • Mediation in Motion Profile: https://www.mimmediators.co.za/profile/vernonadvocatepillay-co-za

Status to public:	Available for instructions from public
Legal Work Experience:	1 - 5 years
Academic Qualifications:	LLB (UFS), LLM Candidate (Wits), Bachelor & Master's degree in nursing (Critical Care), Education, Administration & Business Management
Legal practitioner member number:	115105

Legal Practice Name:	Advocate of the High Court of South Africa
Form of Legal Practice:	LLB (UFS), LLM Candidate (Wits), Bachelor & Master's degree in nursing (Critical Care), Education, Administration & Business Management
Legal Practice Registration Number:	115105
When was this legal practice established?
What is your legal practice' value proposition?	General Civil & Commercial Litigation Access to Information / Data Privacy Medical/ Health & Bioethics Law Personal Injury Company Law Labour Law Family Law Mediation
Capacity / Position in Legal Practice:	Advocate of the High Court of South Africa
Is your Legal Practice registered for VAT?	No

Legal Services Practice Areas:	Business LawCompaniesConstitutional LawConsumer LawContractsCorporate Law/GovernanceCyber LawDispute ResolutionDivorceFamily LawInsurance LawIntellectual Property LawLabour LawLegal research / opinionsLitigationPersonal InjuriesWills & Estates
Other Legal Services:	General Civil Litigation, Access to Information & Data Privacy, Civil Mediation/ Medical Mediation

Preferred Instructions:

Email Brief from an Attorney/ Public for unreserved work

Email Address:	vernon@advocatepillay.co.za
Cell Phone Number:	0727214940

Fee Structure:	To be discussed
Fidelity Fund Certificate:	Yes
Deposit Policy And Payment Terms:	To be discussed
Language Preferences:	AfrikaansEnglishisiXhosaisiZulu
Communication Preferences:	Email
Available Online Hours:	08h00 - 17h00

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