1 The Avenue Law Chambers
Block B & C
Cnr Henrietta Road & Grant Avenue
Norwood, Gauteng

Welcome to CN Sweetnam

We are an established litigation law firm, specialising in personal injury claims.

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About Us

CN Sweetnam is a well-known litigating firm of substance. We opened our doors in 1998, and have gone from strength to strength. After its 26 years of successful litigation we count among our clients senior advocates, attorney colleagues, sports people, politicians and corporate executives, as well as ordinary people – seeking a reasonably priced, solid and successful service.

We have a growing national footprint, and we litigate in all of the courts across the country. Currently we have matters in the High Courts of all of the provinces.

Our Services

Our core competencies include the following:

Qualification:

  • L.L.B. (U.N.I.S.A)

Years Of Experience: 

  • 2019 – 2021 (Candidate Attorney)
  • 2022 – Current (Associate Attorneys

Core competencies/expertise:

  • Magistrate’s and High Court Litigation
  • Personal Injury cases incl, MVA (Motor Vehicle Accidents), medical negligence & public liability
  • Insurance claims – material damages
  • Corporate Collections, incl. collections from S.O.E’s on Notice

 

Email: federica@cnslaw.co.za

Qualification:

  • BA (University of the Witwatersrand)
  • LLB (University of the Witwatersrand)
  • Qualified Lawyers UK Transfer Test 2007 – BPP
  • Professional education
  • Diploma in Mediation, University of Cape Town

Core competencies/expertise:

  • Creating and maintaining personal client base
  • Drafting of inter alia the following: commercial contracts, High Court particulars of claim, settlement agreements, Pleadings, agency agreements, Antenuptial Contracts, Consumer Protection agreements
  • High Court applications and pleadings Civil and family trial court preparation
  • Briefing, consulting and attending with counsel at trial
  • Handling matters relating to Medical Negligence, Third Party, Family law, General law, Insurance law and Litigation
  • Involved in high profile negotiations, litigation matters which involves High Court attendance, settlement negotiations with senior counsel, opposing counsel and attorneys
  • Legal Costs – drafting and opposing Party and party Bills of Costs and Attorney/Client Bills of Cost
  • Admitted Mediator
  • Research, case law and related for court
  • Health Professions Council inquiries

 

Email:  vanessa@cnslaw.co.za

Qualification: LLB (RAU)

Years of Experience:

  • 2006-2008 (Candidate Attorney)
  • 2008 Admitted as an Attorney

Core competencies/expertise:

  • Magistrate’s and High Court Litigation
  • Personal Injury cases incl. MVA (Motor Vehicle Accidents) & medical negligence
  • Deceased Estates, incl. drafting Wills and Liquidation & Distribution Accounts
  • Matrimonial Law

Email: giulia@cnslaw.co.za

Qualification: BA LLB (Rhodes)

Years of Experience:

  • 1991-1992 (Candidate Attorney)
  • 1993 Admitted as an Attorney

Core competencies/expertise:

  • Magistrate’s and High Court Litigation
  • Personal Injury cases incl. MVA (Motor Vehicle Accidents) & medical negligence
  • Criminal Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Drafting Agreements
  • Debt Collection

Email: nelson@cnslaw.co.za

Qualification: BA LLB (Rhodes)

Years of Experience: Worked in insurance and was admitted as an attorney in 1996

Core competencies/expertise:

  • Magistrate’s and High Court Litigation
  • Personal Injury cases incl. MVA (Motor Vehicle Accidents) & medical negligence
  • Oversee all matters delegated to staff
  • Negotiating settlements
  • Matrimonial Law

Email: nelson@cnslaw.co.za