Margot Du Preez

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with experience in High Court litigation, legal drafting, dispute resolution, legal research and stakeholder management. Experienced in managing legal matters from inception to finalisation, drafting complex legal documents, consulting with clients, coordinating with counsel and experts, and navigating complex litigation. Passionate about transitioning into an in-house Legal Counsel role within a leading corporate organisation where I can provide commercially focused legal advice, manage disputes and litigation, draft and negotiate legal documentation, support governance and compliance, and partner with business leaders to manage legal risk and achieve strategic objectives.

Admitted Attorney at GERT NEL INC (2026-06 – Present)

In addition to continuing to manage litigation matters, I am expanding my expertise in legal costs and taxation.

• Continue managing High Court litigation matters.
• Prepare and draft Party and Party and Attorney and Client Bills of Costs.
• Review court files and supporting documentation for the preparation of Bills of Costs.
• Apply the Uniform Rules of Court, relevant tariffs and applicable legal principles during the preparation of Bills of Costs.
• Develop practical expertise in taxation proceedings and the assessment of legal costs.

Candidate Attorney at GERT NEL INC (2024-01 – 2026-05)

• Drafted pleadings, notices, affidavits, applications, settlement agreements and other High Court litigation documents.
• Assisted in managing civil litigation matters, including Road Accident Fund, personal injury and guardianship matters.
• Issued, filed and managed court documents on CaseLines, Court Online and at the High Court.
• Liaised with clients, counsel, attorneys, the Road Accident Fund and other stakeholders.
• Assisted with file takeovers, including liaising with former attorneys regarding outstanding costs, transfer documentation and litigation files.
• Conducted legal research and interpreted legislation, case law and practice directives.
• Assessed medical records, quantified damages and coordinated medico-legal experts.
• Managed case files and assisted with the administration of an attorney's practice.
• Utilised the AJS practice management system.

Baccalaureus Legum (LLB) in Law – University of Pretoria (2020-01 – 2023-12)

National Senior Certificate – Eduplex High School - Deputy (2018-01 – 2018-12)