Jurgens Philip Hanekom is a seasoned, self-employed advocate with more than 25 years of experience in criminal law, labour law and litigation and a string of practice areas and sub-practice areas under his belt. He also has extensive practice as a trial lawyer which spans a vast spectrum of law. In addition he is an active arbitrator boasting an impressive success record and above average skills in analysis, problem solving, judgement, decision making, planning and organising in more than 2000 cases. As a labour lawyer he has assisted more than 1000 cases and has acted as representative and legal adviser to several parties in more than 800 cases to date. This comprises dispute resolutions, disciplinary hearings, legal advice, legal opinions, litigation, and forensic investigations such as corruption, fraud and theft. Career highlights include a number of high profile arbitrations at the Office of the Premier Western Cape.