Meet our Founding Partners


Caleb McKellar

FOUNDER & PARTNER

Caleb is a cool headed, strategic and tough litigator.
— Mike Sacher, Regional Director: Pretoria, North West & Limpopo: The FD Centre South Africa

Meet Caleb: Your Expert Litigation Attorney and Dispute Resolution Specialist in South Africa

Caleb stands out as a seasoned litigation attorney in South Africa, renowned for his expertise in commercial, contractual, corporate, family law, insolvency, labour, medical malpractice and personal injury, mining and property related litigation. His reputation as a "cool-headed, tough, and strategic litigator" is well-earned in the legal community, especially in dispute resolution fields like conciliation, mediation, arbitration, adjudication and litigation. Caleb's strategic approach to legal advice ensures optimal outcomes for clients.

As a qualified attorney with a BSocSci and LLB from the University of Cape Town, Caleb's legal journey began with articles at a prestigious law firm in Johannesburg. His passion lies in civil litigation and dispute resolution, where his pragmatic and strategic methods are evident.

Caleb's diverse experience spans multiple legal forums – from the Maintenance Court, Children's Court, Magistrates Court, High Court, Supreme Court of Appeal, Constitutional Court right through to various Bargaining Councils, the CCMA and the Labour Court. He excels in alternative dispute resolution, with significant experience in mediation and arbitration within private sectors and bodies like AFSA and regulatory tribunals (e.g. North West Gambling Board, Broadcasting Complaints Commission).

In his practice, Caleb has advised individuals right through to listed entities on a multitude of legal matters. His dedication to staying abreast of the latest legal developments and judgments in the litigation field is a testament to his commitment to excellence.

For anyone seeking a litigation lawyer with a proven track record in South Africa, Caleb's expertise in civil litigation (which includes, inter alia, matters involving commercial law, construction law, contractual law, corporate law, employment law, family law, insolvency law, labour law, medical malpractice, mining law and property law) and dispute resolution makes him an invaluable asset.

Caleb’s experience includes:

  • Administrative Law

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution - Mediation, Arbitration

  • Civil Litigation

  • Dispute Resolution

  • Employment and Labour Law (disciplinary proceedings, CCMA and Bargaining Councils, Labour Court, Labour Appeal Court)

  • Family & Divorce Law (e.g. divorces, maintenance claims, rule 43, contact applications, guardianship applications, protection orders)

  • Insolvency Law

  • Medical Malpractice Law and Personal Injury Law

  • Mining Law

  • Property Law

  • Sports Law