EDUCATION

BA (Law), University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa

LLB (Law) University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa

The Hague Academy of International Law, winter course.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

England & Wales Solicitors Regulation Authority (in process)

LANGUAGES

English

French

Tyla M’Crystal

Paralegal and Administrator

Tyla is a passionate Paralegal and her focus areas are wide-scope, including commercial law and dispute resolution.

Tyla assists with legal research of statutes and regulations when advising clients and for trial. She also assists the associates with drafting and proofreading agreements and contracts, client and trial correspondence, and legal opinions. Tyla has also provided support on dispute resolution matters, including reviewing contracts, case files, and evidence.

In addition to her legal responsibilities, Tyla also oversees the Dubai offices to ensure the smooth delivery of the facilities and services required, which includes daily problem-solving skills. Tyla has to collaborate with the Partners on office decisions and provide administrative support, coordinate meetings, handle employee onboarding and offboarding, and manage external suppliers.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Paralegal

  • Tyla has assisted in drafting and proofreading Shareholder Agreements, Employment contracts, and Non-disclosure agreements for clients’ cases, to name a few.
  • Tyla has assisted in Intellectual Property cases with drafting trademark descriptions for client filing.
  • She has also assisted clients on arbitration cases in relation to contractual disputes with subcontractors, including requesting trial time extensions and case submissions.
  • Tyla regularly assists and prepares client and court correspondences and memos, as well as client due diligence.
  • Attending client meetings, taking detailed notes, and assisting in client communication.

 

Legal Administration

  • Tyla manages the firm’s filing system and case documentation.
  • She also manages the suppliers and contracts required to run the office without any interruptions such as IT and Facilities.
  • Tyla handles the onboarding and offboarding of employees and manages the visa application processes.