About the Lawyer
Mark Leathers is a Director, Attorney, Conveyancer, and Notary Public at Mc Naught & Company, strategically managing and planning the legal aspects of large commercial and property projects for over 18 years. Born in Benoni in 1984, he has established himself as a dynamic legal professional in South Africa, currently serving as the director of the firm based at the Bluff office in Durban. His career is defined by a blend of traditional legal practice and innovative business development, driving growth strategies that result in increased turnover and profit while implementing organizational change to improve productivity.
Experience
Mark Leathers began his legal journey by serving his articles of clerkship at Mc Naught & Co in July 2006. In 2010, he was admitted as an attorney, notary, and conveyancer, becoming a partner at the firm shortly thereafter. He has been a Partner at Mc Naught & Company from 2010 to the present, and assumed the role of Director in 2019. Over his 18-year tenure, he has managed the firm’s growth from a small two-roomed office in Durban city centre to a decentralized legal entity with multiple offices. His professional scope extends beyond standard litigation; he assists conveyancing software providers in formulating documents and provides advisory services to local councils on property law matters. He serves a select number of multinational clients as legal counsel, handling their commercial litigation, corporate structuring, contracts, and credit security requirements.
Specialty
Mark Leathers specializes in Commercial Law and General Counsel, with a deep focus on contract drafting, dispute resolution, mergers and acquisitions, insolvency law, civil litigation, and property law. His expertise encompasses International Business, Trade, and Tax Law, including specific knowledge in international shipping and export transactions. He is also proficient in anti-money laundering (AML) protocols and complex financial structures. In the realm of property law, he holds extensive experience in conveyancing and notary services, frequently advising on property transactions and credit security.
Education
Mark Leathers holds a Master of Laws (LLM) in Private Law and Credit Security, graduated from the University of South Africa (UNISA) in 2015. He completed his undergraduate Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree at UNISA in 2010, after attending various educational institutions including Nigel Primary School, Drakensberg Boys Choir School, St Alban’s College, and Hoërskool Johan Jurgens. His academic foundation was further supported by his attendance at varsity at the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education (PUKKE). In addition to his formal degrees, he has completed multiple diploma courses in International Commercial Law, Anti-Money Laundering, Tax Avoidance, International Business, Trade, and Tax Law between 2008 and 2020.
Achievements and Recognition
Mark Leathers was born in Benoni in 1984. He attended Nigel Primary School and thereafter the Drakensberg Boys Choir, St Alban’s College and Hoërskool Johan Jurgens.
He attended varsity at the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education (PUKKE) and graduated with his undergraduate degree from UNISA in 2009 and his Master’s degree in private law in 2015.
Mark served his articles of clerkship at Mc Naught & Co from July 2006. In 2010 he was admitted as an attorney, notary and conveyancer and became a partner at Mc Naught & Co. In 2019, Mark took over as the director of the firm based at our Bluff office.
In addition to being an attorney, Mark is an experienced conveyancer and notary public. He assists conveyancing software providers in formulating documents and providing advisory services to various local councils on property law matters.
Mark has a number of select multi-national clients that he serves as legal counsel for, handling their commercial litigation, structuring, contracts and credit security requirements.
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