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Belinda Scriba

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Belinda Scriba is a Director in our Dispute Resolution practice. She is a member of our Business Rescue, Restructuring & Insolvency sector. Her extensive experience includes litigation and arbitration (international and local) in the areas of insolvency and business rescue, corporate and commercial contractual disputes, Companies Act disputes, maritime, and international trade. She has more recently trained and qualified as a mediator.

 

+27 (0)21 405 6139
belinda.scriba@cdhlegal.comCape Town
Belinda Scriba

About Belinda

About Belinda

Belinda completed her articles in 2004 and thereafter went to England for two years, predominantly to travel. In England Belinda worked as a corporate private mergers and acquisitions professional support paralegal at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. She joined Hofmeyr Herbstein and Gihwala as an Associate in April 2007 and was promoted to Senior Associate in 2012. Belinda was appointed as a Director in 2017.

Credentials

Credentials

Education

  • BCom Law, LLB, University of Stellenbosch

  • Year of admission as an attorney: 2004

  • Mediation in Motion, University of Cape Town: 2020

  • Registered with the Legal Practice Council

Membership

  • Mediation in Motion

Languages

Languages

  • English

About Belinda

Belinda completed her articles in 2004 and thereafter went to England for two years, predominantly to travel. In England Belinda worked as a corporate private mergers and acquisitions professional support paralegal at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. She joined Hofmeyr Herbstein and Gihwala as an Associate in April 2007 and was promoted to Senior Associate in 2012. Belinda was appointed as a Director in 2017.

Credentials

Education

  • BCom Law, LLB, University of Stellenbosch

  • Year of admission as an attorney: 2004

  • Mediation in Motion, University of Cape Town: 2020

  • Registered with the Legal Practice Council

Membership

  • Mediation in Motion

Languages

  • English

Experience

Advising international and local clients on the aspects of South African maritime and admiralty law, both from a litigious and commercial contract drafting perspective.

Representing international clients in launching or defending maritime proceedings, including proceedings with the view of preserving assets located in South Africa though ship arrests.

Advising clients in terms of litigation or applications relating to the Consumer Protection Act, the National Credit Act, the Promotion of Access to Information Act and the Companies Act.

Representing clients in seeking the recognition of foreign judgments and bankruptcy/re-organisation proceedings.

Advising clients on business rescue proceedings, either as creditors or the entity requiring rescue.

Assisting clients in defending or bringing insolvency proceedings. Advising major public institutions on maritime concession rights.

Acting for and advising clients on commercial disputes (contractual and otherwise).

News

Unilateral decisions by business rescue practitioners: A make or break in the termination of business rescue proceedings
Business Rescue, Restructuring & Insolvency

Unilateral decisions by business rescue practitioners: A make or break in the termination of business rescue proceedings

Monyela N.O and Others v Tayob N.O and Others (2023/117272) ZAGPPHC 86 (2 February 2024 ) involved an application for leave to appeal a judgment granted in theurgentcourt.  
When does the proverbial clock begin to tick under section 7(1) of PAJA?
Dispute Resolution

When does the proverbial clock begin to tick under section 7(1) of PAJA?

A ruling was made by the Constitutional Court at the end of last year in Sasol Chevron Holdings Limited v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Services ZACC30, confirming that...
Aggrieved by the decision of the Master of the High Court? Remedies should be considered carefully
Business Rescue, Restructuring & Insolvency

Aggrieved by the decision of the Master of the High Court? Remedies should be considered carefully

What happens when the Master of the High Court (Master) accepts or rejects a creditor’s claim in liquidation proceedings and the affected person wishes to challenge the decision?
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.
Trusts and suretyship: Is consent from a majority of trustees enough for a trust to conclude an agreement?
Dispute Resolution

Trusts and suretyship: Is consent from a majority of trustees enough for a trust to conclude an agreement?

In the decision of Shepstone & Wylie Attorneys v Abraham Johannes de Witt N O and Others (1270/2021) ZASCA, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) had to determine whether the court a quo...

All articles by Belinda
Webinar Recording | Your land or mine?

Webinar Recording | Your land or mine?

A review of the law and trends in relation to unlawful occupation, both rural and urban.
Turnaround Talks | Unpacking the Comair saga
Business Rescue, Restructuring & Insolvency

Turnaround Talks | Unpacking the Comair saga

Director and Head of our Business Rescue, Restructuring & Insolvency sector Tobie Jordaan, with Directors, Lucinde Rhoodie, Belinda Scriba, Roxanne Webster, and Associate Nseula Chilikhuma...
The state of business rescue in South Africa
Dispute Resolution

The state of business rescue in South Africa

Belinda Scriba, Director in our Dispute Resolution practice joined Newzroom Africa to discuss the state of business rescue in South Africa. One of the major concerns raised is that...
Navigating Business Rescue, Restructuring & Insolvency during COVID-19 | Part 2
Business Rescue, Restructuring & Insolvency

Navigating Business Rescue, Restructuring & Insolvency during COVID-19 | Part 2

Topics discussed included the impact of COVID-19 on South African economy, Directors’ liability when trading in financially distressed or insolvent circumstances, current legislative...

All videos by Belinda
Belinda Scriba unpacks maritime law
Dispute Resolution

Belinda Scriba unpacks maritime law

As we continue to commemorate 100 years of women in law, we bring you another insightful episode of the CDH Women Empowerment podcast series. This month we are joined by Belinda Scriba.
Digital progression of South Africa's courts

Digital progression of South Africa's courts

Belinda Scriba, Director in the Dispute Resolution practice joined Cape Talk to discuss the digital progression of South Africa's courts, particularly amid Covid-19 and lockdown. She...

All podcasts by Belinda

Market recognition

Belinda was listed in the Legal 500 Private Practice Arbitration Powerlist: Africa 2023.

Market recognition

Belinda was listed in the Legal 500 Private Practice Arbitration Powerlist: Africa 2023.

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