Mrs. Palm is a accomplished professional with a diverse background. She graduated from the University of Johannesburg with a B.Com LLB degree, laying the foundation for her career in the legal profession. She specializes in civil litigation, with a focus on areas such as banking, insurance, contractual, regulatory, and compliance matters.

Mrs. Palm's career has seen her excel in the corporate sphere, where she has held roles including GM and Executive Member. These positions have not only honed her legal skills but also provided her with a deep understanding of corporate dynamics and challenges. This experience has shaped her into a pragmatic and insightful professional, always seeking innovative solutions to operational challenges.

One of Mrs. Palm's key strengths is her advocacy for technological enhancement in operations. She champions cost-effective solutions that leverage technology to streamline processes and improve efficiency. This hands-on approach reflects her commitment to delivering practical, results-oriented outcomes for her clients.

Overall, Mrs. Palm's career is characterized by her blend of legal expertise, corporate acumen, and a proactive approach to leveraging technology. She is known for her dedication to her clients and her ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes with ease.

Yolandi Kotze is a skilled legal professional with a wealth of experience. She is an admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa and a member of the Legal Practice Council. Yolandi earned her LLB degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, laying the groundwork for her successful legal career.

Joining the firm in 2021, Yolandi serves as an Attorney in the KwaZulu-Natal Branch, where she plays a pivotal role in overseeing the Litigation Department. Her expertise lies in Insurance and Third-Party Recovery Litigation, where she has represented clients in both the High Court and Magistrates Court. Yolandi is particularly skilled in commercial litigation, specializing in areas such as bank foreclosures, vehicle asset finance recoveries and debt collection.

In addition to her work in civil litigation, Yolandi also has a background in criminal Law and Road Accident Fund matters, further highlighting her versatility and breadth of legal knowledge. Her dedication to providing exceptional legal services makes her a valuable asset to the legal profession.

Kiara Sewsunker is a dedicated legal professional who has achieved significant academic success. She graduated with a Bachelor of Laws Degree (Cum Laude) from the University of South Africa in 2021, showcasing her commitment to excellence in her legal studies.

Following her academic achievements, Kiara completed her Practical Vocational Training at Palm and Hollander Attorneys, where she gained valuable practical experience and refined her legal skills. This training provided her with the hands-on knowledge and expertise necessary for a successful legal career.

Kiara's expertise extends across various legal areas, including civil litigation, insurance law, family law, and the administration of deceased estates. Her extensive experience in these fields enables her to offer comprehensive legal advice and representation to her clients.

With her strong academic background, practical training, and broad experience, Kiara is a valuable asset to the legal profession. Her dedication to her clients and her commitment to excellence make her a trusted and respected legal professional.

Candice Teixeira is a result driven legal assistant with experience in civil litigation, family law and the administration of deceased estates. She joined the litigation department in 2021 and works under the guidance and mentorship of Mrs. Palm.

Candice is currently completing her studies to qualify as a Paralegal highlighting her commitment to furthering her legal career. Her unwavering dedication to growth and excellence ensures she constantly expands her legal knowledge and skills through short learning courses. Candice’s enthusiasm for law coupled with her resilient and zealous nature makes her a great asset to Palm Hollander. .

Chriszane is a versatile senior recovery advisor, team leader, and manager with over a decade of experience in the insurance industry. Her expertise encompasses recoveries, liabilities, claims, and salvage, showcasing a broad understanding of legal insurance concepts.

After completing her matriculation in 2009, Chriszane pursued various courses to expand her skills, including telephone etiquette, professional administration, and achieving an NQF level 4 in claims assessing. With more than 10 years in the industry, she has excelled in building trust with colleagues and clients, particularly in her role as a recoveries manager for medium to large insurance companies. Throughout her career, she has consistently trained and motivated staff to achieve targets and meet business objectives.

Chriszane's key skills include strong administrative abilities, a focus on deadlines and results, and proficiency in query resolution, which are essential in her current position. She is known for her meticulous attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and effective negotiation tactics.

With her comprehensive knowledge of claims, recoveries, liabilities, and salvage, Chriszane is a valuable asset in the legal field and to Palm Hollander.

Carolynn Leigh Kistadoo is a dedicated Candidate Attorney working in the Litigation Department. She graduated with her Bachelor of Laws Degree from Varsity Collage in 2022 and thereafter proceeded to obtain her postgraduate Master of Laws degree in environmental law at the University of Cape Town. Carolynn is self-motivated, resilient, and determined to make a meaningful contribution to the legal field.

We provide comprehensive legal advise and expertise across the broad spectrum of labour legislation. Our labour law services include but are not limited to CCMA cases, disciplinary hearings and labour compliance auditing.

The corporate and commercial sphere continuously evolve. We assist clients to stay ahead of these changes and adapt with a pro-active mindset. Our services include commercial drafting, litigation and contract management.

Both directors gained extensive experience and exposure in the short and long-term insurance environment and have used this knowledge to develop an insurance law practice specialising in advice relating to policy fulfillment, claims administration, ombud referrals and third party and recovery processes as well as all litigation resulting therefrom. We have developed a purpose-built system to facilitate bulk handover and reporting with real-time client engagement and access.

The regulatory and compliance team conducts business and operational reviews with specific emphasis on FAIS, POPI, FICA, CPA and NCA compliance.

We assist with advice and support in drafting of wills and administration of deceased estates. Included in the above are the reporting of the estate to the Master, obtaining letters of executorship or Section 18(3) letters of appointment, drafting liquidation and distribution accounts and winding up of the late estate.

Our firm is aware that planning to buy or sell property can be financially and personally stressful. We are committed to making this process easier for you by referring your conveyancing needs to our expert business partners who will ensure tranparency throughout the process.

We offer comprehensive debt collection services through specialized knowledge of consumer and credit regulations. Our firm maximizes our debt recoveries through system optimization and ensuring our recovery agents are experienced, well-trained and continuously upskilling themselves.

We offer a variety of services related to insolvency law including but not limited to the sequestration of personal estates, the winding-up of companies and the winding-up of close corporations.