Dirk Swanepoel
Director
How Aaliyah approaches her work
Aaliyah works with diligence, curiosity, and a strong commitment to getting the detail right. She brings a proactive mindset to her work and supports matters in a way that is organised, clear, and responsive.
Careful support. Clear communication. Strong foundations.
A thoughtful and hard-working approach to litigation support, research, and procedural preparation.
How Aaliyah supports clients
- Supports senior lawyers on commercial and general litigation matters.
- Assists with legal research, drafting, court preparation, and client support.
- Contributes to both litigation and advisory work across procedural and substantive legal issues.
- Helps with the behind-the-scenes legal work that supports effective dispute management.
- Brings developing experience in commercial litigation and contractual disputes.
- Supports matters with a client-focused and diligent approach.
Insights from Aaliyah
Credentials
- LLB, University of KwaZulu-Natal
- Prior practical experience through clerkships and vacation placements
- Participated in court shadowing programmes
- Attended client meetings and observed proceedings in the Magistrates’ and High Courts
- Developing experience in commercial litigation, contractual disputes, legal research and drafting, and civil procedure
