Katherine Barnard
@katherinebarnard
Experienced litigation attorney delivering strategic, solution-oriented legal outcomes.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a forward-thinking litigation attorney with extensive experience in commercial litigation, general dispute resolution, and municipal recoveries, having worked across Cape Town and Port Elizabeth law firms. I have led departments, mentored candidate and junior attorneys, and consistently achieved favourable client outcomes through strategic advocacy, negotiation and courtroom representation.
My practice includes drafting high court and magistrates pleadings, applications, contracts and notarial documents, advising on employment and corporate governance matters, and implementing risk mitigation procedures. I bring a proactive, client-focused approach, strong leadership, and a commitment to integrity, transparency and operational innovation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Associate Attorney
Webb Attorneys
Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Manage commercial and general litigation matters including High Court and Magistrates Court pleadings, mentored candidate and junior attorneys, and helped grow the Family Law and Trial Advocacy departments since April 2023.
Ad Hoc Associate Attorney
Morne Binnedal Attorneys
Nov 2022 - Feb 2023 (3 months)
Handled High Court and Magistrates’ Court actions and applications on an ad hoc basis, providing litigation support and court representation from November 2022 to February 2023.
Head of Municipal Recoveries
Unknown
Apr 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 5 months)
Managed a municipal recoveries team of four paralegals, implemented procedures and policies, oversaw debtor’s court appearances, and produced bi-weekly reports from April 2021 to September 2022.
Associate Attorney
O' Brien Inc Attorneys
Dec 2018 - Mar 2021 (2 years 3 months)
Managed complex litigation matters from initiation to resolution, headed the Injury on Duty (IOD) department, and handled High Court applications, tribunals and consultations from December 2018 to March 2021.
Candidate Attorney
O' Brien Inc Attorneys
Apr 2018 - Dec 2018 (8 months)
Collaborated on commercial and civil litigation matters, negotiated settlements and assisted directors and associates from April 2018 to December 2018 during articles training.
Candidate Attorney
Stuart Laubscher Inc Attorneys
May 2017 - Mar 2018 (10 months)
Prepared motion court applications, action pleadings and legal opinions; managed client mandates and represented clients in magistrates, children’s, domestic violence and criminal courts from May 2017 to March 2018.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UAUniversity of South Africa
Bachelor of Laws, Law
2014 - 2017
Completed an LL.B degree at the University of South Africa, focusing on legal practice and courtroom advocacy.
Academy for Montessori Teaching
Montessori Teaching Diploma, Early Childhood Education
Completed a Montessori teaching diploma for ages 3–6 to support early childhood education practice.
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