Amelia Van der Merwe

Amelia Van der Merwe

Location for Mediation
Johannesburg
Primary Mediation Service Offering
Personal Injury Mediation including Medical Negligence and Road Accident Fund
Expertise
Advocate with 22 years of experience in general litigation including commercial law, specializing in delictual claims, medical negligence and personal injury law. Strong communicator, negotiator and good interpersonal skills. Paying attention to detail and has the ability to identify and simplify issues for determination. Ability to listen and respect others' opinions, taking time to understand individual concerns, but decisive when the situation demands. Ability to stay calm and focussed when under pressure. Can maintain confidentiality. Well organized and reliable. Gained vast experience representing plaintiffs and also the defendant in RAF High Court litigation. Involved in pro bono mediation of medical negligence and RAF matters as part of a pilot project initiated by SAMLA. Sat as an acting judge on various occasions since 2020 (approximately 14 weeks) inter alia involving civil trials relating to quantification of RAF matters.
Qualifications
BLC (University of Pretoria) LLB (UNISA) Medical Negligence Mediation Certificate (UCT) Attended Judicial Skills Programmes by invitation Memberships: Johannesburg Society of Advocates Legal Practice Council SAMLA Mediation in Motion

I provide mediation services for the following: