Ezekiel Dikio

Commercial litigation associate with experience acting for corporate clients and SOEs in High Court, Regional Court and District Magistrate Court disputes. Experienced in drafting complex pleadings, briefing counsel and managing procedural litigation under the Uniform Rules of Court. Seeking to develop within a leading commercial disputes practice with exposure to investigations and high-value contentious work.

Associate – Litigation & Dispute Resolution at Le Roux Vivier Attorneys (LVA) (2025-05 – Present)

Commercial litigation associate practising in the High Court, Regional Courts and District Magistrates' Courts, acting for large corporate clients, property funds, financial institutions and commercial landlords in recovery and contractual disputes.

• Drafting combined summonses, particulars of claim, notices of motion and founding Affidavits interlocutory applications, summary judgment applications, settlement agreements, and heads of argument
• Developing and executing post-judgment enforcement strategies, including writs, attachments, ejectments, interpleader proceedings and emoluments attachment orders
• Preparing briefs to counsel and costs consultants
• Conducting High Court litigation involving commercial lease disputes, suretyships, business rescue implications and enforcement proceedings
• Advising clients on litigation strategy, risk exposure, and settlement positioning
• Spearheading mediation processes under Rule 41A of the Uniform Rules of Court, drafting Amplified Rule 41A Notices and negotiating commercial settlements
• Supervising candidate attorneys and delegating drafting and procedural work
• Managing electronic timekeeping, budgeting, and file administration in a client-facing environment

Junior Associate Attorney – Commercial & Labour Litigation at Moodley Attorneys Incorporated (2024-07 – 2025-04)

Practised in commercial litigation and labour litigation.

• Focused on corporate law and labour law, advising clients on regulatory compliance, employment disputes, and commercial agreements
• Assisted large clients, including multinational corporations and SMEs, in drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements, service contracts, and employment policies
• Represented corporate clients in labour disputes before the CCMA, Bargaining Councils, and Labour Court
• Provided strategic advice on retrenchments, dismissals, employment equity compliance, and workplace restructuring
• Litigated complex matters involving judicial reviews, public procurement irregularities, and constitutional challenges in the High Court
• Drafted pleadings, notices, affidavits, and heads of argument, including Rule 11 and Rule 37 Applications in the Labour Court
• Served as the key point of contact for clients, including SOEs, SMEs, and startups, advising on constitutional, administrative, labour, and corporate law matters
• Directed debt recovery litigation, from drafting summons and default judgments to negotiating settlements and enforcing judgments

Legal Consultant at Lawyers on Demand (Seconded to London Stock Exchange Group) (2024-10 – 2025-03)

Legal consultant role in high-value international transactions and corporate governance.

• Drafted and negotiated NDAs for high-value international transactions
• Advised sales and procurement teams on contractual risk allocation
• Worked in a structured, high-performance corporate environment with strict turnaround deadlines
• Operated within multinational governance and compliance frameworks

Legal Tech & AI Specialist at Legal Interact (2024-01 – 2024-06)

Specialist role in legal technology and artificial intelligence integration.

• Assisted with AI integration into legal drafting and contract analysis workflows
• Reviewed AI-generated outputs for accuracy and legal compliance
• Advised on contract lifecycle management systems

Associate at Mkhabela Huntley Attorneys Inc (2023-07 – 2023-12)

Practised in administrative, constitutional and commercial litigation, acting for SOEs and regulatory bodies.

• Drafted review applications challenging administrative decisions
• Advised government entities on procurement compliance and irregular expenditure
• Participated in investigations into board conflicts and procurement irregularities
• Conducted due diligence for SOEs and large companies relating to regulatory exposure during mergers and financial transactions
• Participated in Competition Commission litigation and Competition Tribunal proceedings
• Attended High Court proceedings, consultations with senior counsel and clients

Candidate Attorney at Mkhabela Huntley Attorneys Inc (2022-02 – 2023-07)

Candidate attorney role in administrative, constitutional and commercial litigation.

• Drafted review applications challenging administrative decisions
• Advised government entities on procurement compliance and irregular expenditure
• Participated in investigations into board conflicts and procurement irregularities
• Conducted due diligence for SOEs and large companies relating to regulatory exposure during mergers and financial transactions
• Participated in Competition Commission litigation and Competition Tribunal proceedings
• Attended High Court proceedings, consultations with senior counsel and clients

LLB in Law – North-West University (2020)

Certificate in Civil Mediation – L.E.A.D (2024)