Van Zyl's Incorporated: Who We Are

At Van Zyl’s Incorporated, our strength lies in our dedicated team's exceptional talent and diverse expertise.  We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative environment where innovation and integrity are at the forefront, reflecting our unwavering commitment to delivering the highest standards of legal service.

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Meet the people who make Van Zyl’s Incorporated your trusted partner in navigating complex legal landscapes.

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Cronje van Zyl

Managing Partner
Contact Cronje van Zyl

Cronje van Zyl, the managing partner of Van Zyl’s Incorporated, has been practising labour and employment law for over 25 years. Admitted as an attorney in 1993, Cronje brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his clients.

Cronje specialises in labour law litigation and workplace labour and employment-related processes. He acts as a facilitator and advisor in wage negotiations and other labour and employment bargaining forums, focusing on meeting both macro and micro labour needs of corporate clients. His extensive industry experience includes the motor component, automotive, financial, retail, leather/shoe, security, transport, hospitality, mining, food production and processing, and engineering sectors.

Qualifications:

B Juris LLB University of Port Elizabeth 1987

LLM – Master of Law University of South Africa 1994

Diploma Human Rights Rand Afrikaans University 1995

Expertise:
HR and IR Practices
Disciplinary and Performance Proceedings
Litigation and Representation
Compliance and Training
Restructuring and Workplace Safety
Documentation and Bargaining
Trade Union Interaction
Business Agreements
B-BBEE Compliance
Legal Entity Management
Employment Issues in Business Transactions
Civil Litigation
Industry Experience:
Agriculture
Financial
Retail
Leather and Shoe Sector
Security
Transport
Hospitality
Mining
Food Production and Processing
Engineering
Metal
Construction
Manufacturing
Automotive
Leanne Kok: Attorney Port Elizabeth

Leanne Kok

Senior Partner
Contact Leanne Kok

Leanne Kok is a dedicated attorney at Van Zyl’s Incorporated, where she became a partner in 2018. She obtained her BCom and LLB qualifications from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and was admitted as an attorney in 2010.

Leanne specialises in labour law and workplace-related processes and litigation. She appears in the Labour Court, CCMA, and other dispute resolution forums and is regularly appointed to chair disciplinary enquiries at various companies throughout South Africa. Leanne has experience in the retail, hospitality, manufacturing, food production, automotive component manufacturing, mining, and engineering industries.

Qualifications:

B Com Nelson Mandela University 2006

LLB Nelson Mandela University 2008

Expertise:
Civil Litigation
Employment Issues in Business Transactions
Legal Entity Management
B-BBEE Compliance
Business Agreements
Industry Experience:
Mining
Engineering
Automotive
Food Production and Processing
Manufacturing
Hospitality
Retail
Julius Pauw | Attorney Port Elizabeth

Julius Pauw

Attorney
Contact Julius Pauw

Julius Pauw, an attorney at Van Zyl’s Incorporated since June 2018, has a solid background in labour law. He was admitted as an attorney in 2008 and has held significant positions in the Motor Industry Bargaining Council (MIBCO).

Julius began his career at Wikus van Rensburg Attorneys and served as the Regional Legal Officer and then Legal Liaison Manager for MIBCO South Africa, eventually heading the Legal Division. His expertise in labour law has been honed through these roles, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of industry-specific legal needs.

Qualifications:

LLB Nelson Mandela University 2005

Masters in Law Nelson Mandela University 2012

Expertise:
Civil Litigation
Trade Union Interaction
Documentation and Bargaining
Restructuring and Workplace Safety
Compliance and Training
Litigation and Representation
Disciplinary and Performance Proceedings
HR and IR Practices
Industry Experience:
Manufacturing
Automotive
Arther Sterley | Port Elizabeth Attorney

Arthur Sterley

Attorney
Contact Arthur Sterley

Arthur Sterley, an attorney at Van Zyl’s Incorporated since 2019, brings extensive experience in various industries. He obtained his LLB degree from the University of the Western Cape.

Arthur has gained valuable legal experience in the motor, metal, retail, manufacturing, and construction industries. His diverse background equips him to handle a wide range of legal issues within these sectors.

Qualifications:

LLB Degree University of the Western Cape

Expertise:
Employment Issues in Business Transactions
HR and IR Practices
Disciplinary and Performance Proceedings
Litigation and Representation
Compliance and Training
Restructuring and Workplace Safety
Trade Union Interaction
Documentation and Bargaining
Business Agreements
B-BBEE Compliance
Legal Entity Management
Civil Litigation
Industry Experience:
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail
Metal
Automotive
Alicia Booysen | Attorney Port Elizabeth

Alicia Booysen

Attorney
Contact Alicia Booysen

Alicia Booysen, an attorney at the Nelson Mandela University Law Clinic, was admitted to the High Court in September 2019 after completing her studies at UNISA.

Alicia has been practising as an attorney with a focus on providing legal services through the Nelson Mandela University Law Clinic.

Qualifications:

LLB UNISA 2015

Expertise:
HR and IR Practices
Compliance and Training
Documentation and Bargaining
B-BBEE Compliance
Business Agreements
Litigation and Representation
Civil Litigation
Industry Experience:
Hospitality
Marius Fourie | Attorney Durban

Marius Fourie

Associate
Contact Marius Fourie

Marius Fourie, an expert in workplace labour relations and law, joined the professional consulting field in 2010. He previously held a senior leadership position at Goodyear SA (Pty) Ltd and now serves as an associate member of Van Zyl Incorporated.

Marius specialises in advising on workplace labour relations, dispute facilitation and resolution, wage negotiations, and chairing disciplinary enquiries. He has been actively involved in several prominent roles, including Vice Chairperson of the Bargaining Council for the New Tyre Manufacturing Industry, Board Member of MERSETA, and lead negotiator for the Automobile Manufacturers Employer’s Organisation (AMEO).

Qualifications:

B Comm Degree (Industrial Psychology & Business Economics) 1987

B Comm Honours (Industrial Relations, Organisational Psychology & Labour Law) 1989

Expertise:
Trade Union Interaction
Documentation and Bargaining
Restructuring and Workplace Safety
Compliance and Training
Disciplinary and Performance Proceedings
HR and IR Practices
Industry Experience:
Leather and Shoe Sector
Metal
Automotive