Ric Martin
Email: ric@ricmlaw.co.za
Qualification:
BA LLB – University of Witwatersrand
LLM – Ruprecht Karls University (Heidelberg, Germany)
Career experience:
Ric Martin is the founding director of Ric Martin incorporated. He has 23 years post admission experience. Before establishing Ric Martin Incorporated in 2014, Ric was as a director at Dyason Incorporated and later joined Routledge Modise Incorporated (now known as Hogen Lovells) as a director.
Ric’s area of expertise is in Insurances Law where he frequently litigates on behalf of various underwriters and intermediaries in matters. He also represents various medical professionals nationwide in connection with regulatory and medical malpractice claims and has successfully represented underwrites and their insureds in respect of medical malpractice claims relating to brain injuries sustained by both adults and neonates. His experience, therefore, ranges from Professional Indemnity Insurance, All Risks, Business Interruption, Personal Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Aviation Insurance and Medical Malpractice.
“It’s not by muscle, speed or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character and judgement.” – Marcus Tullius Cicero
Ric Martin
Email: ric@ricmlaw.co.za
Qualification:
BA LLB – University of Witwatersrand
LLM – Ruprecht Karls University (Heidelberg, Germany)
Career experience:
Ric Martin is the founding director of Ric Martin incorporated. He has 23 years post admission experience. Before establishing Ric Martin Incorporated in 2014, Ric was as a director at Dyason Incorporated and later joined Routledge Modise Incorporated (now known as Hogen Lovells) as a director.
Ric’s area of expertise is in Insurances Law where he frequently litigates on behalf of various underwriters and intermediaries in matters. He also represents various medical professionals nationwide in connection with regulatory and medical malpractice claims and has successfully represented underwrites and their insureds in respect of medical malpractice claims relating to brain injuries sustained by both adults and neonates. His experience, therefore, ranges from Professional Indemnity Insurance, All Risks, Business Interruption, Personal Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Aviation Insurance and Medical Malpractice.
“It’s not by muscle, speed or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character and judgement.” – Marcus Tullius Cicero
Celeste Wathen
Email: celeste@ricmlaw.co.za
Qualification:
LLB cum laude* – University of South Africa
Certificate in Advanced Labour Law – University of Pretoria (Enterprises)
Certificate in Casualty Insurance Practice – University of Cape Town
Certificate in Business Rescue – University Of South Africa
Career experience:
Celeste’s career kickstarted at First National Bank and Saambou Bank where she gained extensive experience in Banking law. She joined Ric Martin Incorporated in 2015 and was appointed as director and chairperson in 2018.
In terms of expertise, Celeste works closely with Ric in the Insurance law Department, specifically with matters relating to Personal Injuries and Medical Malpractice, however, she has branched out to Business Rescue, Insolvency Law and Employment Law. Furthermore, she heads our Family Law Department.
“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Chuchill
Shannon Robin Wathen-Marais
Email: shannon@ricmlaw.co.za
Qualification:
BA Law – University of Pretoria
LLB – University of Pretoria
Certificate in Advanced Labour Law – University of Pretoria (Enterprises)
Certificate in Casualty Insurance Practice – University of Cape Town
Post graduate certificate in Company Law – University of Witwatersrand
Career experience:
Shannon joined the firm as a Candidate Attorney in 2018. Upon completing her practical vocational training she was admitted as an attorney in October 2020, retained as an associate and promoted to senior associate in 2023.
Her focus area is insurance law with an emphasis on medical negligence, professional indemnity, public liability, and personal injury. With regards to medical negligence matters, Shannon has experience in both litigation and assisting medical practitioners and allied medical practitioners with complaints lodges against them at their respective regulatory bodies including the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP), and the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA).
“The key to good decision making is not knowledge. It is understanding. We are swimming in the former. We are desperately lacking in the latter.” – Malcom Gladwell
Shannon Robin Wathen-Marais
Email: shannon@ricmlaw.co.za
Qualification:
BA Law – University of Pretoria
LLB – University of Pretoria
Certificate in Advanced Labour Law – University of Pretoria (Enterprises)
Certificate in Casualty Insurance Practice – University of Cape Town
Post graduate certificate in Company Law – University of Witwatersrand
Career experience:
Shannon joined the firm as a Candidate Attorney in 2018. Upon completing her practical vocational training she was admitted as an attorney in October 2020, retained as an associate and promoted to senior associate in 2023.
Her focus area is insurance law with an emphasis on medical negligence, professional indemnity, public liability, and personal injury. With regards to medical negligence matters, Shannon has experience in both litigation and assisting medical practitioners and allied medical practitioners with complaints lodges against them at their respective regulatory bodies including the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP), and the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA).
“The key to good decision making is not knowledge. It is understanding. We are swimming in the former. We are desperately lacking in the latter.” – Malcom Gladwell
Tshiamo Simon Mohale
Email: rmlaw2@ricmlaw.co.za
Qualification:
LLB – University of the Free State
Career Experience:
Tshiamo started his journey with Ric Martin Incorporated as part of the inaugural vacation work programme in 2017 and later went on to be selected as a candidate attorney in 2019. Before commencing his Articles of Clerkship, he worked at a labour consultancy on a part-time basis.
Upon completing his practical vocational training he was admitted as an attorney in 2022 and was retained as an associate. Tshiamo specialises in insurance litigation and has further developed an interest in specialised commercial crimes matters.
Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do so” – Pele
Tshiamo Simon Mohale
Email: rmlaw2@ricmlaw.co.za
Qualification:
LLB – University of the Free State
Career Experience:
Tshiamo started his journey with Ric Martin Incorporated as part of the inaugural vacation work programme in 2017 and later went on to be selected as a candidate attorney in 2019. Before commencing his Articles of Clerkship, he worked at a labour consultancy on a part-time basis.
Upon completing his practical vocational training he was admitted as an attorney in 2022 and was retained as an associate. Tshiamo specialises in insurance litigation and has further developed an interest in specialised commercial crimes matters.
Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do so” – Pele
Lehlohonolo Langa
Email: rmlaw4@ricmlaw.co.za
Qualification:
BCom Law – Pearson Institute of Higher Education
LLB – University of Pretoria
Career experience:
Lehlohonolo joined Ric Martin Incorporated as a Candidate Attorney in March 2024 and is currently awaiting his admission as an attorney.
Lehlohonolo takes detailed care in his work output, actively keeping up to date with developments in the firm’s practice areas and beyond. This curiosity and eagerness to learn translates to a current and considered approach to practising law.
“I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me.” – Dudley Field Malone (American Lawyer, Politician)
Lehlohonolo Langa
Email: rmlaw4@ricmlaw.co.za
Qualification:
Qualification BCom Law – Pearson Institute of Higher Education
LLB – University of Pretoria
Career experience:
Lehlohonolo joined Ric Martin Incorporated as a Candidate Attorney in March 2024 and is currently awaiting his admission as an attorney.
Lehlohonolo takes detailed care in his work output, actively keeping up to date with developments in the firm’s practice areas and beyond. This curiosity and eagerness to learn translates to a current and considered approach to practising law.
“I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me.” – Dudley Field Malone (American Lawyer, Politician)
Nthabiseng Masilela
Email: rmlaw5@ricmlaw.co.za
Qualification:
BCom Law Cum Laude – Pearson Institute of Higher Education (now Eduvos)
LLB – University of Pretoria
Career experience:
Nthabiseng Masilela joined Ric Martin Incorporated as a Candidate Attorney in March 2024 and is currently awaiting her admission as an attorney.
During her practical vocational training, Nthabiseng gained experience in insurance litigation, with a focus on medical negligence, personal injury, and contract repudiation. She has developed a keen interest in insurance litigation.
Before joining the firm, Nthabiseng worked as a paralegal at Smollan SA Services, where she handled labour and corporate law matters.
She is dedicated to building meaningful client relationships and delivering thoughtful, effective legal solutions.
“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” – Richard Webber
Nthabiseng Masilela
Email: rmlaw5@ricmlaw.co.za
Qualification:
BCom Law Cum Laude – Pearson Institute of Higher Education (now Eduvos)
LLB – University of Pretoria
Career experience:
Nthabiseng Masilela joined Ric Martin Incorporated as a Candidate Attorney in March 2024 and is currently awaiting her admission as an attorney.
During her practical vocational training, Nthabiseng gained experience in insurance litigation, with a focus on medical negligence, personal injury, and contract repudiation. She has developed a keen interest in insurance litigation.
Before joining the firm, Nthabiseng worked as a paralegal at Smollan SA Services, where she handled labour and corporate law matters.
She is dedicated to building meaningful client relationships and delivering thoughtful, effective legal solutions.
“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” – Richard Webber
Margaret Viviers
Email – litsec2@ricmlaw.co.za
Qualification:
LLB – University of South Africa
Career experience:
Margaret graduated from the University of South Africa and is currently a candidate attorney. She started her journey with us as Candidate Attorney in January 2024; she is currently doing her articles in our General Litigation and Insurance Law Department.
“A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.” – David Brinkley.
Kgalalelo Maloko
Email – rmlaw10@ricmlaw.co.za
Qualification:
LLB – The IIE Varsity College Pretoria
Career experience:
Kgalalelo Maloka joined Ric Martin Incorporated as a candidate attorney in September 2025, after completing her LLB Degree at IIE Varsity College. As a first-year candidate attorney, Kgalalelo assists with matters relating to general litigation, insurance law, and medical negligence.
Kgalalelo’s journey to the legal profession has always been rooted in service, as is evident in her involvement in various charitable initiatives and community outreach projects, including volunteering at the Varsity College Law Clinic, participating in ProBono.Org, and Wills Week. Her love of service combined with her experience in various leadership roles, have equipped her with the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
“Don’t wait until you’ve reached your goal to be proud of yourself. Be proud of every step you take toward reaching that goal.” – Simone Biles.
Kgalalelo Maloko
Email – rmlaw10@ricmlaw.co.za
Qualification:
LLB – The IIE Varsity College Pretoria
Career experience:
Kgalalelo Maloka joined Ric Martin Incorporated as a candidate attorney in September 2025, after completing her LLB Degree at IIE Varsity College. As a first-year candidate attorney, Kgalalelo assists with matters relating to general litigation, insurance law, and medical negligence.
Kgalalelo’s journey to the legal profession has always been rooted in service, as is evident in her involvement in various charitable initiatives and community outreach projects, including volunteering at the Varsity College Law Clinic, participating in ProBono.Org, and Wills Week. Her love of service combined with her experience in various leadership roles, have equipped her with the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
“Don’t wait until you’ve reached your goal to be proud of yourself. Be proud of every step you take toward reaching that goal.” – Simone Biles.
Angelo Jullies
Email – rmlaw8@ricmlaw.co.za
Qualification:
LLB – University of Western Cape
Career experience:
Angelo joined Ric Martin Incorporated as a candidate attorney in September 2025, after completing his LLB at the University of the Western Cape in 2024. As a first-year candidate attorney, Angelo assists with matters relating to general litigation, insurance law, and medical negligence.
“I am Built upon the small things I do every day, and the end result are no more than a byproduct of that.” – Shinsuke Kita.
Dhishaan Darmalingam
Email – rmlaw9@ricmlaw.co.za
Qualification:
LLB – University of South Africa
Career experience:
Dhishaan Darmalingam joined Ric Martin Incorporated as a candidate attorney in September 2025, after completing his LLB Degree at the University of South Africa. As a first-year candidate attorney, Dhishaan assists with matters relating to general litigation, insurance law, and medical negligence.
While pursuing his qualification Dhishaan was able to balance work and studies, allowing him to gain valuable experience in various administrative roles.
“There is no better teacher than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time.” – Malcom X.
Dhishaan Darmalingam
Email – rmlaw9@ricmlaw.co.za
Qualification:
LLB – University of South Africa
Career experience:
Dhishaan Darmalingam joined Ric Martin Incorporated as a candidate attorney in September 2025, after completing his LLB Degree at the University of South Africa. As a first-year candidate attorney, Dhishaan assists with matters relating to general litigation, insurance law, and medical negligence.
While pursuing his qualification Dhishaan was able to balance work and studies, allowing him to gain valuable experience in various administrative roles.
“There is no better teacher than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time.” – Malcom X.
