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Eugene Bester

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Eugene Bester is a Director in our Dispute Resolution practice with experience in general commercial litigation. Eugene specialises in banking litigation and has extensive experience in High Court litigation, mediation and arbitration with an emphasis on banking, property finance related disputes, tender reviews and general contractual claims.

+27 (0)11 562 1173
eugene.bester@cdhlegal.comJohannesburg
Eugene Bester

Credentials

Credentials

Education

  • BCom LLB, University of Johannesburg
  • Year of admission as an attorney: 1995

Credentials

Education

  • BCom LLB, University of Johannesburg
  • Year of admission as an attorney: 1995

Experience

Has represented the Banking Industry in a precedent setting judgement dealing with the constitutionality of s118 of the Municipal Systems Act 

Advises a listed REIT in relation to numerous property related disputes 

Advises a leading credit provider on numerous disputes dealing with the National Credit Act and the Financial Intelligence Centre Act 

Advises a large established and reputable manufacturer and supplier of auto spare parts and accessories for rail and commercial vehicles. 

Has represented various clients at the Zondo and Nugent Commissions of Enquiry. 

News

How special is special when determining special leave to appeal?
Dispute Resolution

How special is special when determining special leave to appeal?

In Mosselbaai Boeredienste (Pty) Ltd v OKB Motors CC ZASCA 91, taken on appeal from the Free State Division of the High Court, Bloemfontein, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) considered...
The answer lies in the rules of interpretation
Dispute Resolution

The answer lies in the rules of interpretation

In the recent case of Zoviflo (Pty) Ltd v Prokas and Others (010253/2023) ZAGPJHC 918 (15 August 2023), the essential issue for determination by the Gauteng Division of the High Court, Johannesburg,...
What constitutes “special circumstances” in an application to the Supreme Court of Appeal, for special leave to appeal
Dispute Resolution

What constitutes “special circumstances” in an application to the Supreme Court of Appeal, for special leave to appeal

Section 17(3) read with section 16(1)(b) of the Superior Courts Act 10 of 2013 provides for an application for special leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA). According...
Fish cannot sometimes be fowl: The Constitutional Court has the final say
Dispute Resolution

Fish cannot sometimes be fowl: The Constitutional Court has the final say

On 13 July 2021 and 9 November 2021 CDH reported on the judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal (the SCA), which dealt with two similar judgments, of the Pretoria and Grahamstown High...
To wind up or not to wind up: The narrow discretion of the courts
Business Rescue, Restructuring & Insolvency

To wind up or not to wind up: The narrow discretion of the courts

In accordance with the so-called “ Badenhorst Rule ” established in the Badenhorst v Northern Construction Enterprise (Pty) Ltd (2) SA 346 (T) judgment, it is trite that winding up...

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"Is it possible that in 2018 your debts may be written off?"
Dispute Resolution

"Is it possible that in 2018 your debts may be written off?"

"Is it possible that in 2018 your debts may be written off?" Dispute Resolution practice Director, Eugene Bester joined Michael J Avery on Classic Business to discuss this further.

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Market recognition

  • The Legal 500 EMEA 2015-2021 recommended Eugene Bester for dispute resolution.

Market recognition

  • The Legal 500 EMEA 2015-2021 recommended Eugene Bester for dispute resolution.

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