Merlisha is an Executive in the firm’s Employment Practice, known for her strategic and pragmatic approach to resolving complex legal disputes. With nearly a decade of entrepreneurial experience running her own law firm before joining the firm in 2025, she brings a strong business acumen to her practice, ensuring cost-effective and commercially viable solutions for her clients.

She has extensive experience in high-profile litigation and dispute resolution, having represented clients in the High Court, Labour Court, Labour Appeal Court and the Constitutional Court. Her expertise covers a broad spectrum of employment and labour law matters, including collective labour disputes, strikes, restraints of trade, executive-level dismissals, and contractual disputes.

In addition to her litigation practice, Merlisha advises clients on compliance-related matters, such as policy development, internal investigations, disciplinary inquiries, and regulatory requirements under the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act, Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), FICA, and other legal frameworks. She frequently conducts training sessions to assist her clients in navigating these regulatory landscapes.

Her client base includes multinational corporations in the financial, nuclear energy, engineering, fintech, and mining sectors, as well as various national institutes and SMMEs. She has also represented high-profile individuals and senior executives in sensitive legal matters.

With her extensive industry knowledge and results-driven approach, Merlisha is a trusted legal advisor dedicated to helping businesses mitigate risks and navigate South Africa’s evolving labour and commercial landscape.