Jessica van den Berg
Jessica van den Berg is an Associate in our Dispute Resolution practice.
About Jessica
About Jessica
Jessica joined Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr as a Candidate Attorney in 2020 and has gained experience in the Dispute Resolution, Employment Law and Technology, Media & Telecommunications practices. She was exposed to general and labour litigation, and technology and telecommunications regulatory and compliance work.
Jessica was retained as an Associate Designate in 2022.
Credentials
Credentials
Education
- LLB, University of Pretoria (cum laude)
Languages
Languages
- English
About Jessica
Jessica joined Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr as a Candidate Attorney in 2020 and has gained experience in the Dispute Resolution, Employment Law and Technology, Media & Telecommunications practices. She was exposed to general and labour litigation, and technology and telecommunications regulatory and compliance work.
Jessica was retained as an Associate Designate in 2022.
Credentials
Education
- LLB, University of Pretoria (cum laude)
Languages
- English
Experience
Assisted in a wide range of litigation
Jessica has assisted in a wide range of litigation across various divisions of the Superior Courts. Focussing on commercial litigation, she has been exposed to and assisted with matters relating to inter alia mining law, public law, business rescue and insolvency law. Further, she has assisted in advising clients on data protection and regulation, with a particular focus on POPIA compliance.
News
Cutting corners in a rescue attempt: A most expensive lesson
Business rescue is a procedure to give companies breathing space while they overcome their financial difficulties. The business rescue proceedings aim to help a company which is in...
B-BBEE Commission found to lack evidence in finding of fronting
In the case of Cargo Carriers Proprietary Limited v Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Commission and Others (HC), the High Court reviewed and set aside a decision of the Broad-Based Black...
The beginning of an era: Certain sections of South Africa’s Cybercrimes Act have commenced and here’s what you need to know
There is no denying that rapid technological advancements and the use of various software, applications and data storage mechanisms have changed the way South Africans conduct themselves...
If it happened to them, it could happen to you: Lessons from the Information Regulator
A business’ operations can be brought to a standstill if it experiences a data breach – a reality which is becoming more and more familiar. Section 22 of the Protection of Personal...
Regulations Relating to the Promotion of Access to Information, 2021 issued by the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
On 27 August 2021 the Regulations relating to the Promotion of Access to Information, 2021 (new PAIA Regulations) were issued in Government Gazette No. 45057 by the Minister of Justice...
