ANNA UGUANGA
Windhoek
Summary
Experienced Legal Practitioner admitted to the High Court of Namibia with over 5 years of experience in civil litigation, legal collection, auctions, debt recovery, regulatory compliance, and legal risk management. Demonstrated success in implementing legal collection strategies, providing enforcement advice, overseeing litigation, and managing stakeholder relationships within banking and financial regulatory frameworks. Skilled in legal drafting, litigation and analysis, with a specialization in alternative dispute resolution. Eager to contribute to a compliance-focused organization such as Bank Windhoek, dedicated to reducing legal and financial risks through efficient court process management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Legal Practitioner
Shikongo Law Chambers
Windhoek
08.2024 - Current
- Attendance to perusal and drafting of pleadings from various banking institutions and commercial clients.
- Manage high-value debt recovery cases, with instructions regarding commercial or personal loans through methods of litigation and/or alternative dispute resolution.
- Advise clients on regulatory compliance and statutory obligations related to financial recovery
- Advise various banking institutions and commercial clients on effective ways to implement legal debt collection in the High Court of Namibia
- Represent various banking institutions in the high court of Namibia with case planning hearing, status hearing, case management hearing, rule 108 applications, court connected mediation.
- Draft, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts, compliance and various legal documents.
- Draft legal opinion and strict communication around legal obligations
- Monitor progress of ongoing litigation cases, ensuring all steps followed procedural fairness.
- Advise clients on statutory obligations, risk exposure and recovery strategies aligned with applicable legislation.
- Draft and review legal documents, including settlement agreements, legal opinions and case reports ensuring clarity and legal compliance.
- Provide expert legal guidance on commercial and civil matters ensuring that clients are well informed to enable them to make informed decisions.
- Attend and conduct mediation, negotiation and arbitration as directed by the court and/or at the option of the client, ensuring that the interests and rights of the client are protected.
- Advise clients on the management of compliance and regulatory risks to ensure their operations are conducted within the confines of the law.
- Represent clients in litigation, debt collections and dispute resolution by appearing before the different and applicable forums, tribunals and court.
- Reviewing and overseeing pleadings drafted by candidate legal practitioners.
- Conducted legal research to support case strategies and inform litigation decisions.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulations and client requirements.
- Developed comprehensive case strategies that improved efficiency in trial preparation processes.
- Collaborated with clients to gather information, enhancing accuracy of legal arguments presented.
- Improved workflow processes within the firm, streamlining document management and filing systems.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Participated in mediation sessions leading to cost-effective resolutions without resorting to lengthy trial procedures.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
Legal Practitioner
Appolos Shimakeleni Lawyers
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Handled litigation and debt recovery and commercial portfolio
- Led client consultations to assess legal needs and develop tailored strategies.
- Managed case files, maintaining organization and accuracy throughout litigation process.
- Managed complex caseloads for successful case resolution and client satisfaction.
- Negotiated favorable settlements with opposing counsel, avoiding costly litigation.
- Conducted thorough legal research to support case strategies and inform decision-making processes.
- Assessed potential risks and provided risk mitigation strategies to protect clients from future liabilities or disputes.
- Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings and arbitrations.
- Drafted pleadings, recovery strategies and reports related to financial claims.
- Drafted reports and legal opinions analyzing financial claims and potential recovery.
- Managed progress tracking of litigation outcomes and notified clients.
- Drafted legal documents for labour, civil and commercial clients.
- Conducted legal research and drafted legal opinions related to civil and commercial risk and compliance standards.
- Review legal contracts and advise clients on compliance within statutory framework.
- Provided litigation strategy and support in matters involving debt recovery, administrative, labour and civil law.
- Managed debt recovery processes and advised on dispute resolution strategies.
- Draft reports aligned with policy and legal standards legal opinions
- Conducting arbitrations, negotiations and mediation
- Providing legal advice and representation on civil, commercial, litigation and dispute resolution
- Court appearance for high court, labour and magistrate court.
Candidate Legal Practitioner
Appolos Shimakeleni Lawyers
07.2020 - 02.2023
- Assisted in case filing preparation, litigation document drafting and attendance to lower courts
- Provided legal administrative support and support preparation.
- Drafted legal documents, including policy- aligned memorandums
- Participated in dispute resolution proceedings.
- Assisted with legal research and drafted legal opinions for clients.
- Court Appearances in magistrate and labour courts
Intern
Sisa Namandje law firm
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Legal Research and Writing
- Legal Administrative Support
- Observing Legal Proceedings
- Case preparation and document review
- Research prior legislation, and perform fact checking activities, to provide cases with backups
Administrative assistant
Pure Scent Investment Company
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Schedule and Calendar Management
- Data Management and Reporting.
- Administrative Support
- Management of office equipment.
- Maintaining Statutory books and records
- Drafting and coordinating statutory reports
- Coordinating office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to company policies
Intern
Oshakati Magistrate Court
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Legal Research
- Drafting Reports and Memorandums on various legal matters
- Liaising with senior counsel
- Assisting senior counsels with their duties and case preparation.
- Administrative support
Education
Justice Training Centre (Board For Legal Education)
Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia03.2023
Bachelor of Law Honors Degree - LLB
University of Namibia
Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia04-2020
Diploma - Alternative Dispute Resolution
University of Namibia
Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia04-2016
Skills
- Debt collection management
- Civil litigation expertise
- Effective organization
- Exercising professional discretion
- Contract drafting expertise
- Dispute resolution expertise
- Strong communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Analytical problem-solving
References
Mercy Kemp, 0814374282, Shikongo Law Chambers
Appolos Shimakeleni ,0812130925, Appolos Shimakeleni Lawyers
Training
Justice Training Centre Professional Legal Training 2020-2022
Timeline
Associate Legal Practitioner
Shikongo Law Chambers
08.2024 - Current
Legal Practitioner
Appolos Shimakeleni Lawyers
03.2023 - 07.2024
Candidate Legal Practitioner
Appolos Shimakeleni Lawyers
07.2020 - 02.2023
Intern
Sisa Namandje law firm
07.2019 - 07.2019
Administrative assistant
Pure Scent Investment Company
03.2018 - 11.2018
Intern
Oshakati Magistrate Court
11.2017 - 01.2018
Justice Training Centre (Board For Legal Education)
Bachelor of Law Honors Degree - LLB
University of Namibia
Diploma - Alternative Dispute Resolution
University of Namibia
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