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Pieter Venter

Special Counsel at Wynyard Wood
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Pieter Venter, a seasoned advocate with extensive experience in Labour Law, Criminal Law, and Civil Law, is a qualified attorney and advocate with a strong educational background in Equity and Trusts, Constitutional Law, Property Law, and Advocates' Bar Exam.
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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, NZ
Skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Criminal Law
  • Matrimonial Law
  • Labour Law
  • Administrative Law
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Pieter Venter is a seasoned advocate with extensive experience in various legal fields. He holds a strong educational background, having completed his studies in Equity and Trusts, Constitutional Law, Property Law, and Advocates’ Bar Exam from the University of New England (AU). Pieter has worked with prominent law firms and institutions, including Wynyard Wood, Shine Lawyers NZ Limited, and CN Bekker Attorneys. He has demonstrated expertise in litigation, civil law, and criminal law, with a strong track record of successfully arguing cases and achieving favorable outcomes for his clients. Pieter is fluent in multiple languages, including English, Afrikaans, and isiZulu. He is also proficient in Microsoft Office and has a strong understanding of legislative compliance and advocacy. With over 8 years of experience in the legal profession, Pieter is a highly skilled and accomplished advocate with a strong reputation in the industry.

Credentials

  • Pupillage Training
    General Council of the Bar of South Africa
    Jan, 2010
    - Apr, 2026
  • Practical Legal Training
    Law Society of South Africa
  • South African Revenue Services e-filing
    South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Experience

  • Wynyard Wood
    • New Zealand
    • Special Counsel
      • May 2024 - Present
      • New Zealand

  • Shine Lawyers NZ Limited
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Associate
      • Sep 2019 - Present
      • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Self-employed
    • South Africa
    • Advocate
      • Dec 2010 - Nov 2018
      • South Africa

      In this role, I offered accurate, ethical and professional legal services to individual and corporate clients, and institutions.• Actively litigated in the fields of Labour Law, Criminal Law and Civil Law, specialising mostly in trial-based litigation• Attended Civil Law disputes, including:­ - general delict (torts), medical negligence, labour disputes and arbitration tribunals, administrative law, insolvency law, insurance law, construction law, business rescue related matters, property law, commercial and corporate law and general contract law, both serving corporate and private clients• Acted and appeared in Criminal Law matters, family violence matters and matrimonial law matters. Attended to: ­ - bail applications, acquittals, inquests, and attended cross examinations, trial proceedings, sentencing and appeals• Appeared in Labour Law disputes and arbitrations, including CCMA tribunals• Attended to my own general practice management and administrative functionsNoteworthy Achievements:As an advocate, I acted in two reported cases, wherein I challenged the existing legal position and successfully argued my client’s case, effectively causing a change in the relevant law and applicable legal principles.Please see my CV for details.

  • CN Bekker Attorneys
    • South Africa
    • Attorney and Professional Assistant
      • Aug 2009 - Dec 2009
      • South Africa

      • Short-term employment prior to the approval of my pupillage application.

  • Lourens, Bezuidenhout & Venter Attorneys
    • South Africa
    • Attorney, Conveyancer and Partner
      • Dec 2001 - Jun 2009
      • South Africa

      During my partnership period I practised in all fields of the legal profession, but more particularly in Conveyancing, Civil Litigation (Magistrates’ Court and High Court) and Criminal Law.• My principle clients were the local City Council, ABSA Bank, Nedbank, Standard Bank and Anglogold Ashanti• Served as panel attorney for ABSA Bank, Nedbank and Standard Bank• Attended to the registration of property transfers on behalf of Anglogold Ashanti and the City Council of Matlosana (previously Klerksdorp City Council) and private property sales, including trusts• Acted for clients in criminal trials across South Africa in the District and Regional Courts• Assisted clients in drafting wills and planning their estates, including the drafting and registration of trust documents

  • Lourens, Heppell & Bezuidenhout Attorneys (previously Rudolph, Lourens & Heppell Attorneys)
    • South Africa
    • Professional Assistant
      • Apr 2000 - Dec 2001
      • South Africa

  • Rudolph, Lourens & Heppell Attorneys
    • South Africa
    • Article Clerk
      • Jun 1999 - Apr 2000
      • South Africa

  • Botha, de Wet & Rood Attorneys
    • Article Clerk
      • Jan 1998 - Jun 1999

    • Part time holiday worker
      • 1994 - Jan 1998

Education

  • University of New England (AU)
    Equity and Trusts
  • University of New England (AU)
    Constitutional Law
  • University of New England (AU)
    Property Law
  • General Council of the Bar of South Africa
    Advocates’ Bar Exam
  • Law Society of South Africa
    Attorneys’ Conveyancing Exam
  • Law Society of South Africa
    Attorneys’ Admission/Bar Exam
  • North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit
    Baccalaureus Legum
  • North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit
    Baccalaureus Juris

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