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
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
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
Menelisi (Mene) Ndlovu
Email: rmlaw1@ricmlaw.co.za
Qualification:
LLB – University of South Africa
Career experience:
Mene joined our team as a candidate attorney in July 2019. In 2022 he was admitted as an attorney and retained as associate. Mene specialises in insurance litigation.
Mene graduated from the University of South Africa and is currently a first-year candidate attorney. He started his journey with us as Candidate Attorney in July 2019; he is currently doing his rotation in our General Litigation and Insurance Law Department.
“The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark.” – Michelangelo Buonarroti
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
Juanita Kallychurn
Email – rmlaw3@ricmlaw.co.za
Qualification:
Bcom Law – University of South Africa
LLB – University of South Africa
Certificate in Economic Management Sciences – University of South Africa
Short Course in Human Resource Management – University of South Africa
Career experience:
Juanita Kallychurn joined Ric Martin Incorporated in January 2024 as a candidate attorney. While pursuing her legal qualifications through UNISA she held a position within the marketing team at the South African National Blood Service (SANBS).
During her tenure at SANBS, she broadened her legal knowledge by serving as a Safety, Health, and Environment Employee Representative, later assuming the role of Chairperson of the Committee.
Throughout her academic career, Juanita actively participated in student leadership and initiatives aimed at uplifting socially disadvantaged students. In recent years, she has demonstrated her commitment to community service by volunteering at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Services.
Her mission is to serve people through the law. She is passionate about leveraging the law as a tool for positive change and societal betterment.
“There is no passion to be found playing small in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”
Lehlohonolo Langa
Email: rmlaw4@ricmlaw.co.za
Qualification:
BCom Law – Pearson Institute of Higher Education
LLB – University of Pretoria
Career experience:
Lehlohonolo Kamvelihle Lucky Langa was born and raised in Bisho, the capital town of the Eastern Cape. He completed his BCom Law at Pearson Institute of Higher Education in 2020 and obtained his LLB from the University of Pretoria in 2023.
He has had the privilege of being Head Prefect in both Primary School and High School and later went on to be elected as SRC President of his alma mater. Lehlo’s passion for people makes the pursuit for law very easy and he seeks to leverage the profession to transform the lives of others.
“They should see law for what it is, as an instrument that was used to oppress in the past, but that has that immense power and capacity to transform our society.”
– CJ Pius Langa (no affiliation)
Lehlohonolo Langa
Email: rmlaw4@ricmlaw.co.za
Qualification:
Qualification BCom Law – Pearson Institute of Higher Education
LLB – University of Pretoria
Career experience:
Lehlohonolo Kamvelihle Lucky Langa was born and raised in Bisho, the capital town of the Eastern Cape. He completed his BCom Law at Pearson Institute of Higher Education in 2020 and obtained his LLB from the University of Pretoria in 2023.
He has had the privilege of being Head Prefect in both Primary School and High School and later went on to be elected as SRC President of his alma mater. Lehlo’s passion for people makes the pursuit for law very easy and he seeks to leverage the profession to transform the lives of others.
“They should see law for what it is, as an instrument that was used to oppress in the past, but that has that immense power and capacity to transform our society.”
– CJ Pius Langa (no affiliation)
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.
Nthabiseng Masilela
Email: rmlaw5@ricmlaw.co.za
Qualification:
BCom Law Cum Laude – Pearson Institute of Higher Education
LLB – University of Pretoria
Career experience:
Nthabiseng Masilela joined Ric Martin Incorporated as a Candidate Attorney in March 2024. She completed her BCom Law at Pearson Institute of Higher Education graduating Cum Laude and then went on to complete her LLB Degree at The University of Pretoria.
Before joining our team Nthabiseng’s gained experience in Labour Law and Corporate Law, working as a paralegal at Smollan SA Services. As a first-year Candidate Attorney, she is currently doing her rotation in our Insurance Law and General Litigation Department.
With a solid educational background and a passion for justice, she is ready to embark on a fulfilling legal career. She is armed with courage and a steadfast commitment to the principles of fairness and equality by approaching each legal challenge with determination and conviction.
“Courage is the most important of all the virtues because, without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently” – Maya Angelou
Nthabiseng Masilela
Email: rmlaw5@ricmlaw.co.za
Qualification:
BCom Law Cum Laude – Pearson Institute of Higher Education
LLB – University of Pretoria
Career experience:
Nthabiseng Masilela joined Ric Martin Incorporated as a Candidate Attorney in March 2024. She completed her BCom Law at Pearson Institute of Higher Education graduating Cum Laude and then went on to complete her LLB Degree at The University of Pretoria.
Before joining our team Nthabiseng’s gained experience in Labour Law and Corporate Law, working as a paralegal at Smollan SA Services. As a first-year Candidate Attorney, she is currently doing her rotation in our Insurance Law and General Litigation Department.
With a solid educational background and a passion for justice, she is ready to embark on a fulfilling legal career. She is armed with courage and a steadfast commitment to the principles of fairness and equality by approaching each legal challenge with determination and conviction.
“Courage is the most important of all the virtues because, without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently” – Maya Angelou
Dylan Armstrong
Email: rmlaw6@ricmlaw.co.za
