Leigh Allardyce is the founder and driving force behind Allardyce & Partners Inc., a premier specialist labour law firm renowned for its unwavering commitment to protecting the interests of employers. With over three decades of hands-on experience in South Africa’s most challenging legal forums and full rights of appearance in the High Court, Leigh has built a legacy of excellence in litigation, dispute resolution, and strategic workplace management.

Your Trusted Labour Law Partner in South Africa

At Allardyce & Partners Inc., Leigh Allardyce offers more than just legal representation; she provides a strategic partnership. Her approach is founded on the principle that expert legal guidance is essential for building a resilient and successful business. For specialist counsel rooted in over 30 years of proven experience in South African Labour Law, trust the dedicated expertise of Leigh Allardyce and her firm.

From the Courtroom to the Boardroom: Preventative Legal Strategy

Drawing directly from decades of courtroom experience, Leigh recognised that the most effective legal strategy is a proactive one. This insight led to the creation of Allardyce Academy, a critical service extension of the legal practice. The Academy translates hard-won litigation expertise into practical, preventative training for employers, HR practitioners, and business leaders. It serves the firm’s core mission by empowering clients to handle workplace issues confidently, reduce their reliance on external counsel, and prevent costly disputes before they arise.

Core areas of legal practice include:

Expert Representation: Successfully defending employers in complex proceedings before the CCMA, various Bargaining Councils, the Labour Court, and the High Court.

Strategic Dispute Management: Providing robust legal guidance on unfair dismissals, unfair labour practices, discrimination claims, and large-scale retrenchments.

Proactive Risk Mitigation: Advising executive leadership on mitigating legal risks during organisational restructuring, business transfers, and policy implementation.

Contractual Precision: Drafting and vetting legally sound employment contracts, settlement agreements, and workplace policies designed to pre-empt conflict and ensure compliance.

Kevin Allardyce is one of South Africa’s pre-eminent legal experts, specialising in high-stakes Construction and Engineering Law and complex Dispute Resolution. Based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, Kevin brings over 35 years of strategic litigation and advisory experience, establishing Allardyce & Partners Inc. as a leader in navigating intricate infrastructure and public sector challenges across the nation.

Expertise in High-Value Arbitration and Infrastructure

Kevin’s deep legal command is demonstrated by his qualification as a Fellow of the Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) (F A Arb) and his mastery of all major contract suites. He is fluent in the strategic application of:

JBCC          FIDIC          NEC3          GCC

His dual role as both a representative and an adjudicator provides clients with a decisive strategic advantage in multi-million rand disputes involving major infrastructure projects—such as roads, dams, and bridges—as well as specialised industrial and mining works.

Unparalleled Public Procurement Specialisation

What truly distinguishes Kevin is his profound understanding of South African Public Procurement Law. His specialist knowledge of the PFMA, MFMA, and Treasury Regulations makes him an exceptionally powerful advocate in disputes involving government tenders and state-owned entities.

This niche capability has been critical in landmark cases, including:

Successfully opposing a R500 million Special Investigating Unit (SIU) application to set aside a major construction contract .

Championing a successful tender review before the Supreme Court of Appeals, which set significant legal precedent .

For the most complex construction and engineering disputes in South Africa, Kevin Allardyce provides unparalleled strategic counsel designed to protect and advance client interests.

There is nothing meek about this lady’s story of personal growth! Meekness Ndlovu’s career journey showcases the power of mentorship, determination and opportunity. Starting as a receptionist at Allardyce & Partners Inc. Attorneys in May 2015, she has ascended to Associate Legal Practitioner and Director of Allardyce Academy. Her rise reflects personal dedication and the firm’s commitment to authentic transformation. Meekness is driven by a vision to make complex legal knowledge accessible and practical. Her journey fuels her passion for demystifying legal complexities and creating pathways to legal knowledge for underrepresented groups.

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Aurora Construction and Engineering Claims Consultants SA (Pty) Ltd

Aurora Construction and Engineering Claims Consultants SA (Pty) Ltd consists of a network of sedicated attorneys who are skilled, experienced and who specialise in construction law.

• Preparation of insurance claims and assessing of insurance claim awards
• Forensic analysis of delay claims
• Overseeing contracts during execution stages to facilitate compliance with contract conditions
• Management of commercial and contractual aspects of projects
• Final account finalisations
• Training staff on contractual and commercial matters
• Dispute avoidance

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195-02 Jutlander Rd, Beaulieu Estate

Witpoort, Midrand, 1684