Associate
Mechiel completed his LLB at the University of the Free State in 2014 and was admitted as an attorney during 2016.
He practiced as an attorney at EG Cooper & Majiedt Incorporated and started his journey with Symington De Kok in 2021 in our Dispute Resolution department.
Mechiel strives to add a human touch to tailor made legal solutions and is currently an associate in our Litigation Department. He has experience in civil litigation (both the Magistrate’s and High Court), liquidation and sequestrations, commercial litigation and recoveries, family law as well as dispute resolution approaches.
He practiced as an attorney at EG Cooper & Majiedt Incorporated and started his journey with Symington De Kok in 2021 in our Dispute Resolution department.
Mechiel strives to add a human touch to tailor made legal solutions and is currently an associate in our Litigation Department. He has experience in civil litigation (both the Magistrate’s and High Court), liquidation and sequestrations, commercial litigation and recoveries, family law as well as dispute resolution approaches.
Arbitration & Mediation
Mediation is the art of finding an amicable solution for two opposing parties in such a way that the solution can be implemented practically.
Mediation and arbitration can be utilized in a variety of ways in order to achieve settlement in a more structured form than would be the case by means of ordinary negotiation.
The professional mediators at Symington De Kok are committed to resolving problems in a cost-effective manner.
Family Law
Family law regulates familial matters and domestic relationships. At Symington De Kok we approach any instructions relating to family law with the necessary sensitivity and diligence in order to assist our clients with any matter relating to:
• antenuptual agreements;
• civil unions;
• matrimonial property law;
• divorce proceedings;
• custody;
• maintenance;
• domestic violence remedies; and
• adoption applications.
Insolvency Law, Business Rescue & Debt Recovery
Given the current financial climate and the increased risks involved with business activities, insolvency is a prevalent risk that could have an effect on any business or private individual.
Symington De Kok can assist with all aspects associated with insolvency such as :
• Sequestrations;
• Liquidations;
• Business Rescue Plans and Procedures ;
• Securing claims against an insolvent estate;
• Perfection of Notarial Bonds; and
• Debt Recovery.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Litigation is the use of a legal method accompanied by judicial oversight with which disputes between two opposing parties are resolved.
Dispute Resolution on the other hand seeks the same outcome and effect as litigation but provides an alternative method where judicial oversight is absent, in order to conclude an action and resolve disputes in a cost effective and time efficient manner.
Symington De Kok offers a wide range of methods to assist our clients with whatever disputes they might face.
We pride ourselves in our legal expertise relating to both litigation and dispute resolution and we are committed to finding a solution that fits.
Mediation is the art of finding an amicable solution for two opposing parties in such a way that the solution can be implemented practically.
Mediation and arbitration can be utilized in a variety of ways in order to achieve settlement in a more structured form than would be the case by means of ordinary negotiation.
The professional mediators at Symington De Kok are committed to resolving problems in a cost-effective manner.
Family law regulates familial matters and domestic relationships. At Symington De Kok we approach any instructions relating to family law with the necessary sensitivity and diligence in order to assist our clients with any matter relating to:
• antenuptual agreements;
• civil unions;
• matrimonial property law;
• divorce proceedings;
• custody;
• maintenance;
• domestic violence remedies; and
• adoption applications.
Given the current financial climate and the increased risks involved with business activities, insolvency is a prevalent risk that could have an effect on any business or private individual.
Symington De Kok can assist with all aspects associated with insolvency such as :
• Sequestrations;
• Liquidations;
• Business Rescue Plans and Procedures ;
• Securing claims against an insolvent estate;
• Perfection of Notarial Bonds; and
• Debt Recovery.
Litigation is the use of a legal method accompanied by judicial oversight with which disputes between two opposing parties are resolved.
Dispute Resolution on the other hand seeks the same outcome and effect as litigation but provides an alternative method where judicial oversight is absent, in order to conclude an action and resolve disputes in a cost effective and time efficient manner.
Symington De Kok offers a wide range of methods to assist our clients with whatever disputes they might face.
We pride ourselves in our legal expertise relating to both litigation and dispute resolution and we are committed to finding a solution that fits.