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Sarah Doe

Managing Partner • Durban

Sarah Doe

Practice Areas

  • • Maritime & Logistics Law
  • • Supply Chain Disputes
  • • Commercial Arbitration
  • • Risk Mitigation

Education

  • LL.M. in Maritime Law
    University of KwaZulu-Natal
  • LL.B.
    University of Pretoria

Affiliations & Memberships

  • • Legal Practice Council (LPC)
  • • Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA)
  • • International Bar Association (IBA)

Biography

Sarah Doe oversees regional operations in Durban, focusing on maritime law, supply chain disputes, and commercial arbitration.

She is recognized for her pragmatic negotiation style and strong advocacy in complex multi-jurisdictional proceedings.


Awards & Recognition

  • Chambers Global (2024–2026): Ranked Band 1 Specialist in Commercial Litigation.
  • The Legal 500: Leading Individual in Dispute Resolution, Africa Region.
  • Best Lawyers South Africa: Recognized for Arbitration and Mediation (2023–2025).

Presentations & Publications

  • "Navigating Cross-Border Arbitration in SADC Economies"
    Keynote Speaker, African Dispute Resolution Summit (2025)
  • "Corporate Governance & Minority Shareholder Protections: A 10-Year Review"
    Published in the South African Commercial Law Journal, Vol. 42 (2024)