Kudzanai Gladman Kativhu

Highly skilled and versatile Paralegal with extensive experience spanning diverse legal domains across multiple jurisdictions, including the UAE and South Africa. Demonstrated proficiency in providing comprehensive litigation and arbitration support, as well as adeptness in navigating complex legal landscapes within the banking, finance, and energy sectors. Possesses a proven track record of excellence in drafting legal documents, conducting exhaustive research, managing discovery processes, and providing invaluable courtroom support. Adept at fostering collaborative relationships with attorneys, clients, and colleagues to optimize case outcomes and ensure seamless workflow. 

Career Summary:

Highly skilled and versatile Paralegal with extensive experience spanning diverse legal domains across multiple jurisdictions, including the UAE and South Africa. Demonstrated proficiency in providing comprehensive litigation and arbitration support, as well as adeptness in navigating complex legal landscapes within the banking, finance, and energy sectors. Possesses a proven track record of excellence in drafting legal documents, conducting exhaustive research, managing discovery processes, and providing invaluable courtroom support. Adept at fostering collaborative relationships with attorneys, clients, and colleagues to optimize case outcomes and ensure seamless workflow. Additionally, adept in regulatory compliance, risk management, and contract drafting within corporate environments. With a solid foundation in legal administration and trial preparation, consistently delivers meticulous attention to detail, strategic insight, and exemplary organizational skills.

Key Skills and Achievements:

Litigation and Arbitration: Provided vital support to attorneys specializing in insurance litigation and international arbitration, ensuring meticulous accuracy and compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Managed complete discovery processes and coordinated with clients, witnesses, and experts to procure crucial information and evidence.

Banking and Finance: Assisted in drafting contracts, managing cases, and registering securities within the banking and finance sector, demonstrating proficiency in legal documentation and regulatory compliance.

Energy & Renewables Consulting: Played a pivotal role in advancing initiatives for product development in the renewable energy sector, contributing to project plans, conducting legal and regulatory research, and drafting agreements. Invested significant time in discussions covering finance, technology applications, and project prospectus.

Office Management and Regulatory Compliance: Spearheaded regulatory compliance efforts, drafted various contracts, managed visa issues, and conducted risk assessments within corporate environments. Developed internal policies and procedures aligned with external regulations and standards.

Legal Administration: Conducted client interviews, drafted legal documents, assisted in trial preparation, and collaborated closely with attorneys to develop case strategies and legal arguments. Maintained filing systems, supervised new legal assistants, and ensured compliance with document retention policies.

EDUCATION Diploma In Law May 2020 University of South Africa, Pretoria South Africa Certificate in Contract Law In Progress