Our Attorneys
Meet The People Behind The Name
Ben Washington
bwashington@maphosalaw.co.za
Overview
Practice Focus
Qualifications
Overview
Ben is a Director & a Founding Partner at Maphosa & Associates. He is an admitted & practising attorney of the High Courts of the Republic of South Africa.
Ben has 11 years experience in general law practice. He specializes in Labour Law & has a record of Labour Court, CCMA, & Bargaining Council appearances, chairing disciplinary hearings & conducting labour relations workshops.
He is also qualified and experienced in Mediation, Construction Law (he talks to FIDIC, NEC JBCC), & Private Arbitrations as well as International Commercial Arbitrations (he talks to UNCITRAL RULES, MODEL LAW, NEW YORK & WASHINGTON CONVENTIONS).
He is an AFSA accredited Mediator, Adjudicator and Arbitrator.
Practice Focus
Alternative Dispute Resolution: Conciliations; Mediations; Adjudications; Arbitrations.
Representations at Disciplinary Hearings, CCMA, Bargaining Councils
Representations at Magistrates’, Regional, High, Labour and Labour Appeal Courts;
Representations at Private Mediations, Arbitrations and International Commercial Arbitrations;
Presiding over Private Arbitrations and International Commercial Arbitrations;
Presiding over Disciplinary Hearings
Labour Law Workshops
Qualifications
LLB – University of Fort Hare
PGDip Labour Law Practice – Nelson Mandela University
LLM in Labour Law – University of South Africa
Advanced Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate – University of Pretoria & Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa
LL.D Candidate – University of Pretoria
Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices (GOTSEC Skill & Training)
Sikhulile Maphosa
fsmaphosa@maphosalaw.co.za
Overview
Practice Focus
Qualifications
Overview
Sikhulile Maphosa is a Director & a Founding Partner at Maphosa & Associates. She boasts of a vast chest of experience of over 13 years in the varied law clusters ranging from representation in criminal, personal injury, civil, commercial, family and labour law matters.
Sikhulile is also a Conveyancer and Notary Public of the High Court. She specialises in Labour Law, Commercial Law and Property Law. With her passion for the people and friendly interaction, mixed with her always positive energy, this personal touch is vital aspect in the expansion, growth and success of Maphosa & Associates and makes her a valued asset to clients.
Practice Focus
Alternative Dispute Resolution: Conciliations; Mediations; Adjudications; Arbitrations.
Representations at Disciplinary Hearings, CCMA, Bargaining Councils
Representations at Magistrates’, Regional, High, Labour and Labour Appeal Courts;
Presiding over Disciplinary Hearings
Labour Law Workshops
Notarial services
Property transfers
Wills and trusts
Corporate and Commercial Law
Family Law
Qualifications
LLB – University of Fort Hare
PGDip Labour Law Practice – Nelson Mandela University
LLM in Corporate Law – University of South Africa
Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices (GOTSEC Skill & Training)
PGDip Maritime Studies – University of KwaZulu-Natal (pending)
