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Attorney, Notary & Conveyancer
Qualification: B.Com(UP), LLB(UP)

Michelle obtained her B. Comm (Law) and LLB degrees from the University of Pretoria in 1999 and 2001 respectively.

She completed her articles at Weavind & Weavind Attorneys in Pretoria and was admitted as Attorney in December 2002 and as Notary in February 2003. In March 2003 Michelle was appointed as Consultant at the Menlyn branch of PricewaterhouseCoopers Forensic Services where she gained valuable experience in forensic investigations and audits. In 2004 Michelle relocated to Bloemfontein where she was appointed as Assistant Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers Forensic Services in 2005. She was also admitted as Conveyancer in 2005. In 2007 Michelle decided to return to practicing law and was appointed as Professional Assistant in the Commercial Department of Phatshoane Henney Inc. She was mainly involved in the day-to-day management of the Phatshoane Henney Group of Associated Firms and provided a range of corporate and commercial services with specific focus on Black Economic Empowerment (“BEE”).

In 2009 Michelle and her family relocated to Port Elizabeth and she joined DTS attorneys in February 2012 where she headed the Bonds Department until August 2023.

In September 2023 she accepted a position at Van Rooyen & Efstratiou Attorneys.