Expertise
Graham Houston is a Director at Fairbridges Wertheim Becker, specialising in dispute resolution and litigation across a range of sectors. Admitted as an attorney in 2016, Graham acts for major clients in the telecommunications, security, manufacturing, property, and energy industries.
His commercial disputes practice includes managing all litigation for a major JSE-listed company, with a focus on defending business interests in complex, high-value matters. Graham also represents clients in landlord and tenant disputes, including eviction proceedings, and advises on administrative law issues relating to compliance and regulatory disputes. In the family law arena, he handles matrimonial matters with a focus on care, contact, and asset division.
A career highlight includes acting as lead attorney in a reported Supreme Court of Appeal matter addressing anti-dissipation interdicts, securing the protection of his client’s interests in a highly complex asset preservation dispute.
Methodology
Clients value Graham’s calm, clear-headed manner and his strategic, results-oriented approach to litigation. His strong legal reasoning and attention to detail ensure consistent delivery of practical, effective outcomes for his clients.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts (Rhodes University, 2008)
- Bachelor of Laws (Rhodes University, 2014)
Recognition
- Lead attorney in a reported Supreme Court of Appeal matter on anti-dissipation interdicts
- Recipient of the Vice-Chancellor & Dean of Student Affairs Certificate for the Most Outstanding Student Leader in a Club, Society, and Organisation (University of the Witwatersrand, 2017)
