Expertise
Shivani Govender is a Director at Fairbridges Wertheim Becker, specialising in commercial litigation, insolvency, and dispute resolution. Admitted as an attorney in 2015, Shivani advises and represents a wide range of clients, including a multinational packaging company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, and acts in high-profile commercial disputes against various parastatals.
Her practice focuses on contractual claims, insolvency-related litigation, conducting enquiries on behalf of liquidators and creditors, and managing complex arbitration proceedings. Shivani is also well-versed in regulatory litigation and debt recovery strategies for major corporates.
Her extensive litigation experience spans the Magistrates’ Courts, High Courts, the Supreme Court of Appeal, and arbitration forums, where she consistently delivers strategic, commercially focused outcomes for her clients.
Methodology
Clients value Shivani’s strong advocacy skills, attention to detail, and strategic, solution-driven approach to litigation. Her ability to manage high-profile, high-value disputes with a clear focus on client outcomes has earned her a reputation for reliability and effectiveness.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Commerce (University of Johannesburg)
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (University of Johannesburg)
- Certificate in Law of Banking and Financial Markets (University of the Witwatersrand, 2021) (cum laude)
- Certificate in Advanced Company Law I (University of the Witwatersrand, 2024) (cum laude)
