Sally Tlokana
Director
How Chanel Works
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- The full picture first: I take time to understand the facts, the history of the dispute and the outcome you need before recommending a course of action.
- Clear procedural guidance: Litigation can feel unfamiliar and demanding. I explain what happens next, what is required from you and how each step affects the matter.
- Practical strategy: The legal approach should account for the strength of the case, the available evidence, the cost of proceeding and the result that can realistically be achieved.
- Careful preparation: Applications, pleadings and trial matters require accurate drafting, organised evidence and close attention to court processes.
- Calm management of sensitive matters: Family and personal disputes often carry consequences beyond the courtroom. I approach them with firmness, discretion and an understanding of what is at stake.
- Focused on progress: I keep track of the procedural requirements and outstanding steps so that the matter continues moving towards resolution.
Tell me what has happened, what documents you have and whether any court dates or deadlines are approaching. I will help you identify the next step.
What Chanel Does
- Assessing the facts, legal position and available options before proceedings begin
- Launching and opposing applications in the High Court and Magistrates’ Courts
- Preparing pleadings, notices and other litigation documents
- Managing civil disputes involving contracts, damages, property and commercial relationships
- Assisting with divorce, maintenance, domestic violence and harassment matters
- Handling disputes and applications involving children and family arrangements
- Preparing matters for trial and representing clients through the litigation process
- Managing unopposed motions and court procedures through Court Online and CaseLines
- Identifying opportunities to resolve disputes without unnecessary delay or expense
- Coordinating the procedural and administrative requirements needed to keep a matter progressing
Insights from Chanel and the Litigation team
Credentials
- Associate in Barnard’s Litigation practice
- Admitted as an attorney in September 2016
- Obtained right of appearance in January 2017
- Bachelor of Laws, University of South Africa, completed in 2014
- Advanced Diploma in Deceased Estates, University of South Africa, completed in 2019
- Completed the LEAD Practice Management Course in 2020
- Experience in High Court and Magistrates’ Court litigation
- Experience launching and opposing applications and conducting trials
- Experience in family law matters involving divorce, maintenance, domestic violence, harassment and children
- Experience in contractual, commercial, damages, property and motor vehicle disputes
- Experience administering deceased estates and preparing liquidation and distribution accounts
- Previously served as the managing director of a general legal practice
- Previously managed litigation, conveyancing, estates and financial departments
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