Joanne van Harmelen
About Joanne van Harmelen
Joanne van Harmelen is a lawyer based in Cape Town, ZA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in South Africa™ since 2017. Joanne van Harmelen is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Biotechnology Law
- Intellectual Property Law
Current Firm: Adams & Adams
Location: Cape Town, ZA
Nearby Lawyers
Roelf is privileged to lead the great team at Roelf Nel Incorporated to ever higher levels. He specializes in both the delivery of infrastructure and energy projects with extensive experience in construction advisory project execution mandates and dispute resolution relating to these types of projects. Roelf has a passion for the construction sector and presents training on standard form construction contracts to the industry and the legal profession. ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION...
Robin joined the firm in 1998 and was appointed a partner in 2001. He is a Notary Public and Conveyancer and specialises in all aspects of Property Law and has particular expertise in the sugar industry. He is a member of the South African Property Owners’ Association and has lectured from time to time at courses offered by the South African Property Owners’ Association. He has also lectured various courses at the Law Society of South Africa’s School for Legal Practice. Robi...
Peter joined Cox Yeats in 2010 as a Candidate Attorney, whereafter he was appointed as an associate and in 2015 was appointed a partner. Peter completed his LLB at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in 2009, after matriculating from Durban High School. He practises in the Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Law Team and also deals extensively with procurement related issues. Peter was appointed as a member of the Joint Building Contracts Committee Drafting Panel in January 2018.
Mongezi has over 10 years of experience in the fields of corporate and commercial dispute resolution, insolvency law, credit law (foreclosures, corporate recoveries, business rescue, liquidations and restructuring), insurance law (life assurance, pension fund and disability fund claims), public administration law, procurement and public finance law, general litigation and arbitrations. Additionally, he has vast specialist knowledge in sectors such as mining, alternative energy solutions, proj...
After completing a postgraduate LLB at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, Andrew relocated to Cape Town to join a leading corporate practice in their litigation and dispute resolution department. Andrew was active in student politics whilst at Wits having been elected to the Law Students Council and sat as a student representative on the University’s disciplinary board. After completing his articles, Andrew was appointed as a professional assistant before joining Craig...
Aidean Camilla Ross is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. She is a partner in the Maritime, Insurance, and International Trade Law Practice of Cox Yeats. She specialises in all aspects of maritime, insurance and international trade law, with particular emphasis on marine insurance, shipping litigation and road carriage claims. She joined Cox Yeats in January 2018 as an article clerk and was appointed as an associate in March 2020, having been a...
Andrew completed his B.Com LL.B summa cum laude degrees at the University of Natal, Durban and was admitted as an attorney in 1997. He has gained extensive experience in maritime law, both in representing cargo interests and their underwriters, and in representing shipowners/charterers and their P&I Clubs. He deals with claims for cargo loss and damage, disputes arising out of contracts of carriage, marine and non-marine insurance, international trade law and the drafting of commercial ag...
Randhir Naicker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. He is a Partner at Cox Yeats with extensive experience in corporate, commercial, health care, and construction law. He began his career at Deneys Reitz in 2002 and spent six years in-house at Momentum, developing strong commercial and regulatory expertise. He joined Cox Yeats in 2013 and was appointed Partner in 2014. Randhir advises clients on business and company law, mergers and acquisitions...
Roger joined the firm in 1973. He served on the council of the KwaZulu Natal Law Society for many years and has served on provincial and national law society committees, such as the committee on Competition Law. He is a past Chairman of the Standing Committee on Property Law matters of the Law Society of South Africa. He has served on the Property Law Committee of the KZN Law Society for over 25 years. Roger was listed as a recommended South African corporate property lawyer in The Which Lawy...
Explore and Learn
How to Sue for Defamation: Costs, Process and What to Expect
by Bryan Driscoll
Learn the legal standards, costs and steps involved when you sue for defamation, including the difference between libel and slander.
2026 Best Lawyers Awards in Canada: Marking 20 Years of Excellence
by Jamilla Tabbara
Honoring Canada’s most respected lawyers and spotlighting the next generation shaping the future of law.
The Family Law Loophole That Lets Sex Offenders Parent Kids
by Bryan Driscoll
Is the state's surrogacy framework putting children at risk?
Best Lawyers 2026: Discover the Honorees in Brazil, Mexico, Portugal, South Africa and Spain
by Jamilla Tabbara
A growing international network of recognized legal professionals.
Unenforceable HOA Rules: What Homeowners Can Do About Illegal HOA Actions
by Bryan Driscoll
Not every HOA rule is legal. Learn how to recognize and fight unenforceable HOA rules that overstep the law.
Holiday Pay Explained: Federal Rules and Employer Policies
by Bryan Driscoll
Understand how paid holidays work, when employers must follow their policies and when legal guidance may be necessary.
Reddit’s Lawsuit Could Change How Much AI Knows About You
by Justin Smulison
Big AI is battling for its future—your data’s at stake.
US Tariff Uncertainty Throws Canada Into Legal Purgatory
by Bryan Driscoll
The message is clear: There is no returning to pre-2025 normalcy.
The 2026 Best Lawyers Awards in Chile, Colombia and Puerto Rico
by Jamilla Tabbara
The region’s most highly regarded lawyers.