Senior Associate

George Steyn

George Steyn
Senior Associate
09 488 1463
PA: Natalia Rich, 09 486 8381
George is a senior associate in the litigation team assisting our clients with a wide range of civil and commercial disputes.

George applies his experience that spans over 15 years to disputed matters arising out of and relating to contracts, construction disputes and defective buildings, insolvency, debt recovery and enforcement.

Prior to joining Simpson Western, George practiced as a barrister (Advocate) for 8 years in South Africa, before qualifying and being admitted to practice in Australia and New Zealand. George has appeared as counsel with considerable success in a number of District Court and High Court cases, as well as in various tribunals, arbitrations and mediations.

 

“My primary goal is to assist clients to resolve disputes quickly and cost effectively. When it comes to disputes, I often find that matters can be unnecessarily overcomplicated which inevitably leads to protracted and expensive litigation. What sets me apart is the ability to simplify complex issues, enabling me to provide clients with clear and concise advice.” 

 

George is fluent in English, Greek and Afrikaans. When George is not assisting clients, you’ll find him on the ocean or wading a backcountry river fly fishing. George is an avid footballer. When he is not playing football, he is on the sidelines supporting his young daughters and wife.

  • Qualifications

    LLB (Hons), University of Johannesburg 2006

  • Professional Memberships

    Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand

    Lawyer, Supreme Court New South Wales, Australia

    Advocate (Barrister) of the High Court of South Africa

    New Zealand Law Society

    The Law Association

George Steyn
Senior Associate
09 488 1463
PA: Natalia Rich, 09 486 8381

Areas of EXPERTISE

  • General civil litigation
  • Contractual disputes
  • Construction and defective buildings
  • Debt recovery
  • Insolvency
  • Property disputes
  • Land and lease disputes
  • Defamation
  • Company and shareholder disputes