Carlien completed her BA Law degree at Stellenbosch University in December 2005, and her LLB in December 2007. After completing her articles at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, Carlien was admitted as an Attorney and remained at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr as an associate in the Litigation Department. Carlien joined a boutique law firm thereafter, focusing on providing proper business solutions to clients' legal problems. She has represented businesses large and small, with high demands and quick turnaround times. Apart from her experience in dispute resolution (mediation and arbitration), Carlien is also proficient in general litigation. Carlien joined BM Attorneys in December 2011.

Contact Carlien for expert advice in the following:

Commercial Litigation: Insolvency law (liquidations and sequestrations), National Credit Act, Consumer Protection Act, contractual disputes, claims for damages, shareholders' disputes, debt collection, restraints of trade and internet law (disputes regarding website design or domain names).
Property Law: Disputes within Sectional Title Schemes (owner and body corporate disputes), lease disputes, evictions from commercial and residential properties, land use and planning disputes (reviews of decisions by municipalities, environmental law and by-laws).
General Litigation: Divorce proceedings, protection orders, curatorship applications, maintenance and custody disputes, personal injury claims and claims against the Road Accident Fund.
Litigation: Regional Court, Magistrates Court, High Court