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Nicole Gilfelleon

Associate

Email

nicole.gilfelleon@aoshearman.com

Phone

+27 10 597 9968

Offices

Johannesburg

V-CARD
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.

Expertise

Industries

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.