Trish Nelson (Townsend) Email & Phone Number

Western Cape, South Africa

Admitted Attorney in South Africa, an Accredited Commercial Mediator (Conflict Dynamics), Family Law, and Divorce Mediator (FAMAC), Trish is an experienced Head of Legal and Compliance Officer and recently the General Counsel for the Dusek Family Office based in the USA and their various companies.Enygma Ventures LLC is a venture capital fund focused on funding female founded businesses in Africa, assisting the investees grow and raise further funding which included a Series A fundraise of $10 million last year for one of the investee companies, Trish’s role was to provide full legal and compliance for both the investor and investee companies, including exploring funding options such as SAFE notes, debt funding or mergers and acquisitions.The Dusek Family Office’s latest venture is Few & Far which is acquiring, developing, and investing in sustainable eco-hospitality experiences to protect, preserve and rewild green spaces around the world, Trish’s role has been to do the company structuring, founding documents, funding agreements and with the knowledge and ability to work across multiple jurisdictions including the USA, UK, and Africa . Trish has insights into how the diverse aspects of international businesses operate and the complex legal and regulatory frameworks which we need to comply with.

South Africa

South Africa

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

I have gained a vast amount of experience in Commercial Law working with both local and international ICT companies at Board Level. I am a skilled draftsperson, able to provide advice and legal opinions on many areas of law from Privacy Law to Disputes. My main focus areas now are Commercial Legal Advisory and Alternative Dispute Resolution in particular Mediation.

George Area, South Africa

George Area, South Africa

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Drafting of Contracts, Divorce Law, Family Law, Litigation, Collections, Wills and Estates, General Legal Advice, Negotiation of Agreements, Alternative Dispute Resolution.

George Area, South Africa

Protection of Personal Information Act and Compliance Training- In a digital age where personal information is valuable and often freely available, the right to privacy and controlling your personal information is extremely important.Compliance, Risk Management And TrainingCompany PoliciesDrafting / Reviewing Of All Commercial Agreements-Joint Venture Agreements;-Memorandum Of Understanding;-Non-disclosure And Non-circumvention Agreements;-Distribution Agreements;-Technology Agreements;-Services And Licenses Agreements;

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Assisting commercial clients with all legal drafting of documents such as Memorandum of Incorporation, Shareholders Agreements, Agency Agreements, Non-Disclosure agreements, Mergers and Acquisitions.

General legal advice, drafting of contracts and agreements, family law, divorces, labour law, collections, training of clients on law applicable to their business, Magistrates Court litigation, High Court Litigation, criminal law, maintenance matters, arranged for marketing and advertising of the firm, helped with the training of junior staff members.

Served Articles in a general practice doing collections, litigation, divorces, wills and estates, family law, contract law, banking law.

Lead: Practical Legal Training, Legal Practice Management

Commercial Mediation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Commercial Mediation And Alternative Dispute Resolution

Bachelor Of Laws (Ll.B.); Bachelor Of Arts (Law), Law

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) L.L.B, Law

Education record

Prefect, Awarded the Andrews Trophy for Drama, Played first team Waterpolo, Swimming, Played Provincial Hockey. Member of the Student.