People

Jameel Patel

Associate

E-mail jameelpatel@eversheds.co.za
Tel: 011 286 6935
International: +27 11 286 6935

Practice areas

Commercial litigation
General litigation
Insolvency and business rescue
Sports

Languages

English and Afrikaans


Practice notes

Jameel specialises in commercial and general litigation, insolvency and sports law.

His recent experience includes:

  • Advising a former Miss South Africa in respect of a damages claim arising out of the unlawful use of her image for advertising purposes. The High Court matter is still pending.
  • Advising and acting on behalf of a foreign national against a major bank and an international fraudster and bringing an action for banking fraud and banker negligence. The High Court action is still pending.
  • Acting for a well-known soccer player in bringing a damages claim against a South African Football Club. The hearing before the PSL is still pending.
  • Acting for the joint liquidators in bringing section 424 proceedings against directors of the company. The matter is still pending in the High Court.