Leane Ellison 

Family Law

Leane Ellison is a transferring South African trained solicitor and has completed the Bar Transfer Test in the United Kingdom.

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Leane was admitted onto the roll of ‘attorneys’ in South Africa in 1999, after completing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees through the University of South Africa. She also holds a Science degree in biochemistry and physiology.

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Leane practiced as a director of a private law firm for 10 years after undergoing two years of intensive practical training. 

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Leane has practiced in all spheres of family law: including adoptions, care proceedings, Children’s rights, maintenance and custody disputes, financial remedy proceedings and child welfare proceedings.

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She regularly appears in public (including Court of Protection) and private law cases in court.

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Leane sat on the family, civil and criminal bench for over two years.

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Leane has lectured in commercial law at post graduate level and was appointed onto the board of directors for the Law School in Durban, South Africa. Leane served on the council of the Law society for 7 years.

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Leane has over 20 years experience in private practice and on the bench and looks forward to offering you the best possible service going forward.