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Burton Meyer

Director

Burton Meyer is a Director of our Dispute Resolution practice specialising in commercial litigation, with a specific focus on property law, mining law and corporate recoveries. Burton is experienced in Superior Court litigation, arbitrations and mediation and has assisted large multinational corporations in corporate litigation and corporate recoveries.

+27 (0)11 562 1056
burton.meyer@cdhlegal.comJohannesburg
Burton Meyer

Credentials

Credentials

Education

  • BCom, University of Witwatersrand
  • LLB, University of Johannesburg
  • LLM (Corporate Law), University of South Africa (UNISA)
  • Year of admission as an attorney: 1998

 

Languages

Languages

  • English
  • Afrikaans

Credentials

Education

  • BCom, University of Witwatersrand
  • LLB, University of Johannesburg
  • LLM (Corporate Law), University of South Africa (UNISA)
  • Year of admission as an attorney: 1998

 

Languages

  • English
  • Afrikaans

Experience

Roadcorp

Advised a leading national financial institution in the winding up of Roadcorp and the recovery of monies from Roadcorp and its subsidiaries.

National logistics company

Advised a large national logistics company in the cancellation of its lease agreements and the restructuring of its divisions.

SOE

Advised an SOE on the enforcement of their loan facilities and the protection of monies invested interms of its PII Scheme and attended to arbitrations on its behalf.

Loureiro family

Attorney for the Loureiro family in the action against Imvula Quality Protection (Pty)Ltd, a security provider, for breach of contract, which matter was ultimately decided in favor of the Loureiro family in the Constitutional Court.

Property finance company

Attorney for a national property finance company, advising them in regard to corporate recoveries, bond foreclosures and enforcement ofsecurity.

Finance and insurance group

Attorney for an international finance and insurance group in advising its various investment divisions in regard to corporate recoveries, shareholder disputes and lease disputes in its property portfolio.

National mining companies

Attorney for the major national mining companies in regard to High Court litigation and arbitrations on a wide range of issues from corporate recoveries and insolvency matters to contractual disputes and regulatory matters.

Largest poultry producers

Attorney for one of the largest poultry producers in South Africa advising them in regard to regulatory issues, property disputes and general commercial litigation across a broad spectrum of disciplines.

National property fund

Attorney for a national property fund in regard to their property portfolio and advising them in regard to various contractual disputes.

News

Developments in the Mining Industry in South Africa: The Draft Mineral Resources Development Bill, 2025 published for comment
Mining & Minerals

Developments in the Mining Industry in South Africa: The Draft Mineral Resources Development Bill, 2025 published for comment

Yesterday, the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (Minister), Gwede Mantashe, published the draft Mineral Resources Development Bill, 2025 (Draft Bill) and invited interested...
From trial to table: Mediation becomes front and centre in Gauteng
Mediation

From trial to table: Mediation becomes front and centre in Gauteng

The Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court of South Africa has now formally introduced obligatory mediation for civil matters, effective 22 April 2025. To understand...
The dispute resolution landscape for the mining industry in South Africa

The dispute resolution landscape for the mining industry in South Africa

South Africa, a country rich in minerals, presents significant opportunities, as well as challenges, for international investors seeking to invest in South Africa and beneficiate minerals...
Settlement agreements: Creditors, secure your victory and don’t stop half way, debtors beware
Dispute Resolution

Settlement agreements: Creditors, secure your victory and don’t stop half way, debtors beware

Before a court decides on the outcome of a case, parties involved may agree to settle their dispute. However, it’s important to understand that when a settlement agreement is made...
Your ‘home away from home’ is not in fact your home: Students be warned
Dispute Resolution

Your ‘home away from home’ is not in fact your home: Students be warned

Many students across South Africa are fortunate enough to benefit from student residence when attending a higher education institution.

All articles by Burton
From trial to table: Mediation becomes front and centre in Gauteng's civil court system
Dispute Resolution

From trial to table: Mediation becomes front and centre in Gauteng's civil court system

Burton Meyer, Director in the Dispute Resolution practice was recently featured on SABC News with Liezle Wilson where he discussed 'From trial to table: Mediation becomes front and...
Webinar Recording | Expropriation Act 13 of 2024: Expropriation of land - where are we
Agriculture, Aquaculture & Fishing

Webinar Recording | Expropriation Act 13 of 2024: Expropriation of land - where are we

Our panel of experts hosted a webinar on the Expropriation Act 13 of 2024.

All videos by Burton
What does the future of SA mining look like
Dispute Resolution

What does the future of SA mining look like

Following on from last week's Joburg Indaba, Burton Meyer, CDH Director in our Dispute Resolution practice, joined Jimmy Moyaha on SAFM.
Legalities around the Expropriation Bill

Legalities around the Expropriation Bill

Dispute Resolution Director Burton Meyer joined the Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine on Smile FM to unpack the legalities around the Expropriation Bill.

All podcasts by Burton

Market recognition

  • The Legal 500 EMEA 2025 mentioned Burton for dispute resolution.
  • The Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - 2025 mentioned Burton for mining.

Market recognition

  • The Legal 500 EMEA 2025 mentioned Burton for dispute resolution.
  • The Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - 2025 mentioned Burton for mining.

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