Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Michael Yeates

Director

Michael Yeates is a Director in our Employment practice. He has extensive experience in the field of health and safety, employee relations and corporate immigration law both from a litigation perspective and training and development. Michael works in various industries including mining, metals, engineering, retail, financial services and the commercial distributive trade.

michael.yeates@cdhlegal.com +27 (0)11 562 1184 +27 (0)11 562 1684

Michael began his career as a Candidate Attorney in 2004 and was appointed as an Associate in 2005. He joined Cliffe Dekker (now Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr) as a Senior Associate in 2008 and became a Director in 2011.

Drafting of various court applications, opinions on all aspects of labour law and immigration law.
Providing strategic advice to employers regarding collective bargaining and section 197 transfers.
Providing opinions to employers on all aspects of employment law.
Advising clients on dismissals/unfair labour practice.
Drafting of employment contracts.
Representing executives in dismissals/unfair labour practices.
Chairing disciplinary enquiries and representing various company's at the CCMA and the Labour Court.
Conducting employment audits.
Compiling employment law packages for clients.
Presenting to clients on various pieces of legislation.