Willem Basson is a dual-qualified solicitor qualified in both South Africa and England and Wales with more than a decade of experience in London’s legal market, including at a top 50 UK law firm.
Willem is know for his pragmatic and commercially attuned approach, specialising in complex commercial disputes, contentious corporate insolvency, and cross-border litigation.
He represents a diverse client base ranging from multinational corporations to SMEs and start-ups, providing strategic advice and representation across sectors such as energy, manufacturing, retail, logistics and technology. He is particularly adept at resolving high-stakes matters involving commercial contracts, shareholder and director disputes, IT and technology disputes, and breach of restrictive covenant disputes.
Willem has significant expertise in international asset recovery having notably acted for the Trustee in Bankruptcy of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC and the estate of Bernard L. Madoff in ongoing United States and global claims.
Willem also advises on arbitration, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
Client’s value Willem’s clear advice and his ability to navigate disputes with minimal disruption to their business.
Commercial Litigation
Insolvency Litigation
