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Nicole Gilfelleon

Associate

Nicole is an Associate in the Litigation, Arbitration and Investigation department.
She has experience in a wide range of litigation matters acting for clients in the High Court of South Africa and Supreme Court of Appeal with a focus on complex commercial disputes, and advising on various data protection and privacy regulation related matters.

Experience

Representative matters

A leading manufacturer in the automotive industry in High Court litigation involving a number of delictual claims.

A global technology services company in court proceedings relating to the cancellation of a black economic empowerment (BEE) transaction tainted by, amongst others, non-disclosure of financial interests and collusion on the part of its directors and prescribed officers.

One of South Africa’s leading banks in respect of recovery actions against defaulting creditors in business rescue proceedings and ensuing liquidation proceedings.

A global industry leader in energy management solutions in arbitration proceedings involving a contractual dispute and related to complaint to the Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment Commission.

Pro bono

Assisted an independent not for profit network of human rights lawyers with comparative research on rights of LGBTQ+ persons in South Africa.

Conducted training for one of South Africa’s leading media and news platforms, on the constitutional rights of journalists.

Conducted training for junior lawyers at a public interest law firm on data protection and privacy regulation in South Africa.

Leadership Positions And Professional Affiliations

  • Attorney, Legal Practice Council, 2020

Qualifications

Admissions

Admitted as an Attorney, South Africa, 2020

Academic

LLB, University of the Western Cape, 2017

Languages

English
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.