Stephanie Chetty

Senior Associate

Qualifications:

LLB - University of KwaZulu-Natal
LLM - University of KwaZulu-Natal

STEPHANIE is a Senior Associate at MBA Incorporated boasting 12 years post admission experience. Stephanie brings a rich blend of Public and Private law experience to Alternative Dispute Resolution Services. She has over 12 years of diversified experience in both the Public and Private sectors of law.

Professional Journey:

She commenced her career by serving articles at a boutique firm in Umhlanga. After being admitted as an Attorney in October 2012, she relocated to Johannesburg to broaden her legal horizons. Stephanie obtained her Right of Appearance in the High Court of South Africa in September 2014. She worked as an Associate for a reputable firm in Killarney, Johannesburg, Kgokong Nameng Tumagole (KNT Inc.) from January 2013 to May 2015. Subsequently, Stephanie joined Kunene Ramapala Incorporated (KR Inc.), another prestigious firm in Bryanston, also in an Associate role, from June 2015 to May 2017. In June 2017 Stephanie joined Poswa Incorporated. Her commitment and expertise led to a Senior Associate position at the firm within the litigation and dispute resolution department. Stephanie brought her wealth of experience to MBA Incorporated in August 2023, joining the litigation and regulatory team as a Senior Associate Attorney.

Areas of Interest and Expertise:

Stephanie has 12 years working experience in the following areas of practice which include but are not limited to:

Commercial, Civil, and General Litigation
Property Disputes, including Commercial Evictions
Spatial Planning and Land Use Management (SPLUMA)
Municipal Law
Regulatory and Administrative Law
Electoral Law

Experience Highlights:

Stephanie's extensive post-admission experience spans a wide range of practice areas, including but not limited to:

Attended to various litigation matters and made appearances in various matters in both the Johannesburg and Pretoria High Courts, as well as various Magistrates courts (both district and regional) throughout KwaZulu-Natal, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Rustenburg.
Stephanie has also been the lead attorney in numerous Arbitrations and Adjudications.
Drafting legal opinions on the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA) and the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), including the processes and timeframes involved in a request for information as well as permitted and restricted information.
Attending to High Court Applications for and on behalf of the various Municipalities which pertain to breach of Building Regulations and Town Planning Schemes and requires us to secure Interdicts and Demolition Orders.
Drafting and vetting of Internal Company Regulatory and Compliance Policies viz, Internet Usage Policy, Grievance Resolution Policy, Disciplinary Policy, Harassment Policy, Electronic Mail Policy, Leave Policy and Procedures, Performance Management Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy,

Contact Details:

Email: Stephanie Chetty

Cell: 083 399 0585