David McDonough

I am a driven and determined individual who is passionate about effective and reliable professional services. I believe I can apply my enthusiasm and goal-directed mind- set to add value to any organization.

I pride myself on my diligence and my ability to adapt to new challenges.

I feel that I would be a good addition to any company environment. I have found the legal field fascinating and have a great passion for the grand tradition of the practice of law. I look forward to applying my broad and practical experience to deliver reliable, consistent and exclient service to my organisation and the clients of my organisation.

I believe I would be both an asset and a sound investment for any organization. I am excited at the prospect of continuing my journey as a person and professional

Client Relationship Manager – Corporate Services

January 2023 - October 2023

EQN Management Services SA (Pty) Ltd.

 Incorporation and liquidation of companies;

 Registration and termination of trusts;

 Perform Company Secritarial services;

 Maintenance of company records in accordance with legislative, internal compliance and other statutory requirements;

 Preparation for and attendance at Board and Committee meetings;

 Ensuring regulatory compliance with Companies Act, Trust Property Control Act, FICA,

FATCA/CRS, etc. as relevant;

 Review and preparation of shareholder and board of director minutes, resolutions and general correspondence;

 Review and preparation of company Share Capital documents;

 Review of annual financial statements;

 Regular liaison with third parties including accountants/tax consultants/auditors/lawyers,

CIPC, South African Revenue Services and the Master of the High Court;

 Keeping clients informed of regulatory changes and updates;

 Develop and maintain sound relationships with clients and third parties;

 Ensuring that clients consistently receive the highest level of service;

 Ensuring the correct invoicing of client matters and collection;.

Candidate Attorney Novemeber 2020 - December 2022

Mariam Cassim and Associates.

Fields of Practical experience

 Family law – Divorces, Maintenance Applications, Care and Custody Hearing, Domestic

Violence and Protections Orders, and referrals to the Family Advocate.

 Contract law – Contractual disputes, Contractual Negotiation, Contract management,

and Drafting fundamental contracts.

 Debt collections – Default Judgments, Warrants of executions, and Section 65 financial inquiries.

 Property Law – Attending Adjudications by Sectional Title Ombudsman, Eviction

Applications, and Automatic rent interdicts.

Litigation Department Duties

 Responsible for providing accurate and practical advice to clients on all legal aspects relating to their cases.

 Primarily responsible for managing client relations, client’s accounts, capturing fees for services rendered, and promoting the growth of the firm’s client pool.

 Extensive experience in drafting various legal documents including but not limited to,

Combined Summons, Particulars of Claim, Notice of Motion, Founding Affidavits,

Notice to Defend, Pleas, Counterclaims, Notice of Exception, Discovery Affidavits,

Notices of Appeal, and Headsof Arguments.

 Extensive experience in Court appearances including but not limited to appearing at hearings for unopposed and opposed applications, preparing and presenting oral arguments in both District and Regional Magistrates Courts, preparing witnesses for testimony, conducting examination in chief and cross-examination.

 Preparation of briefs to Council for High Court Litigation and attending to Council’s instructions.

Estate Department Duties

 Preparation and submission of preliminary documents for the registrationof Estates.

 Preparation and submission of preliminary documents for the registrationof trusts.

 Taking instructions for Last Wills and testaments and Living Wills.Drafting the above referred to documents.

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of the Free State.