Elham Shaik
Elham Shaik is an Associate Designate in our Competition Law practice.
About Elham
About Elham
In 2024, Elham spent a year in the Corporate & Commercial practice and Oil & Gas sector, and has been exposed to diverse aspects, which include but are not limited to research, drafting of various industry-specific agreements, preparing presentations, drafting and submitting various applications in terms of the MPRDA.
Credentials
Credentials
Education
- BA Law Stellenbosch University 2018
- Postgraduate LLB Stellenbosch University 2022
Languages
Languages
- English
About Elham
In 2024, Elham spent a year in the Corporate & Commercial practice and Oil & Gas sector, and has been exposed to diverse aspects, which include but are not limited to research, drafting of various industry-specific agreements, preparing presentations, drafting and submitting various applications in terms of the MPRDA.
Credentials
Education
- BA Law Stellenbosch University 2018
- Postgraduate LLB Stellenbosch University 2022
Languages
- English
Experience
Advised and assisted international oil company on a closure certificate application and notice of withdrawal of production right application.
Assisted client in due diligence and transfer process for proposed transaction in Guyana.
Providing comments on behalf of clients on the draft integrated resource plan published in government gazette no. 49974
Advised international oil company on the disposal of a majority participating interest share and transfer of operatorship in a right to explore for oil and gas resources in the Republic of South Africa, and terms of the joint operating agreement.
Advised on the Environmental Authorization Appeal process and the submission of responses on appeals on behalf of clients.
Advised clients on the proposed changes and implications of the enactment of the Upstream Act.
Draft court document, research attended court hearings, had a appearance before the Magistrate's Court and Bargaining Council, attended consultations with client and counsel, assisted with trial preparation and prepared briefs for counsel.
News
Can a positive ESG story justify an anti-competitive ending?
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have evolved from toothless corporate catchphrases into key strategic imperatives. Globally, ESG principles now shape investment decisions,...
Can companies in business rescue shield themselves from guarantee or suretyship claims by using section 133(2)?
Section 133 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 (Act) plays a crucial role in South Africa’s corporate restructuring framework by introducing a general moratorium on instituting legal...
Legislation on the move: The President signs the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Act
The Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill (now the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Act. 23 of 2024) (Act) was finally assented to by the President on 25 October 2024...
