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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

Languages

Languages

  • English

Credentials

Education

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

Languages

  • English

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. 

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The dispute resolution process explained
Dispute Resolution

The dispute resolution process explained

Civil disputes are an inevitable part of everyday life, affecting not only individuals, but businesses and communities as a whole. An understanding of how to resolve these disputes...
The effect of the accessorial principle on prescription, res judicata, and estoppel
Banking, Finance & Projects

The effect of the accessorial principle on prescription, res judicata, and estoppel

In the matter of Estelle Le Roux and Another v Dielemaar Holdings (Cape) Pty Ltd and Another (414/2023) ZASCA 118, three lease agreements were concluded between a close corporation...
Appealability of a High Court order
Dispute Resolution

Appealability of a High Court order

In the recent case of MEC for Economic Development, Gauteng and Another v Sibongile Vilakazi and Others (783/2023) ZASCA 126, the issue of appealability of a High Court orderwasdebated. 
Commissioning affidavits virtually: Yay or nay?
Dispute Resolution

Commissioning affidavits virtually: Yay or nay?

The COVID-19 pandemic was an unprecedented event that required big shifts in how businesses operate, and the legal industry was no different. Court hearings on MS Teams and filing...
Resisting an enrichment claim on the basis of non-enrichment
Dispute Resolution

Resisting an enrichment claim on the basis of non-enrichment

In the recent case of Wamjay Holdings Investments (Pty) Ltd v Auckland Park Theological Seminary (2022/9895) ZAGPJHC 1098; 1 All SA 298 (GJ); 2024 (3) SA 614 (GJ) (2 October 2023),...

All articles by Eugene
"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.

All podcasts by Eugene

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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