Jurgens Philip Hanekom is a seasoned, self-employed advocate with more than 29 years of experience in criminal law, labour law, mediation, litigation, with a string of practice areas and sub-practice areas under his belt. He also has extensive practice as a trial lawyer that spans a vast spectrum of law. In addition he is an active arbitrator / mediator boasting an impressive success record and above average skills in cross- examination, analysis, problem solving, judgement, decision making, planning, and organising in more than 3000 cases. As a labour lawyer he has acted as representative and legal adviser to several parties in more than 1000 cases to date that include matters in High Court (High Court, Labour Court, and Labour Appeal Court) . This comprises dispute resolution, mediation, disciplinary hearings, and forensic investigations in respect of corruption, fraud, theft, and etcetera. Career highlights include a number of high profile arbitrations at the Office of the Premier

The Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA), a section 21 company founded by the legal and accounting professions and organised business, provides arbitration and mediation services, training and facilities.