There is a new leader for Bowmans’ disputes practice, while the firm has expanded its Mauritian offering with the hire of a barrister who has previously worked alongside the local office.
Bowmans has chosen the head of its South African employment and benefits practice to take over as leader of its firm-wide dispute resolution practice, joining the firm’s management board.
Lusanda Raphulu has been appointed after 18 years’ service with the firm, 10 years of partnership and three in charge of employment and benefits, and will succeed Chris Todd, who will stay on as a partner.
She has advised on employment disputes, considerations relating to transactions, policy and contracts, as well as terminations and disciplinary matters.
Raphulu joins corporate practice head Ashleigh Hale and banking and finance head Shamilah Grimwood-Norley as the firm’s other female practice leaders, while Helen Wilsenach will be the new South African head of employment and benefits.
“These appointments have been made after careful consideration and are part of our proactive approach to succession planning and transformation,” said Ezra Davids, elected as the firm’s chairman and senior partner last September, in a statement.
“This new role broadens my focus and responsibilities to include litigation, shipping and logistics and corporate investigations, in addition to employment and benefits,” said Raphulu, welcoming “the increased scope” the role will give her.
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