James John (James) Grundlingh is a Partner at Webber Newdigate Attorneys, Maseru, Lesotho with a career at the firm dating from 1992. He graduated from the University of the Free State and progressed from articles through to Professional Assistant and then Partner. James has more than three decades of practice and is widely recognised for his depth of experience in insurance law and litigation in both the High Court and Magistrates’ Courts. He also practices in South Africa through Webbers Attorneys and advises clients across Lesotho and South Africa on insurance-related disputes.
Practice Areas
- Insurance Law
- High Court Litigation
- Magistrates’ Court Litigation
- Insurance-related Dispute Resolution
Professional Experience
- Director / Partner, Webbers Attorneys (Bloemfontein).
- Partner, Webber Newdigates Attorneys (Lesotho).
- Joined Webbers Attorneys and Webber Newdigate Attorneys in 1992; progressed from articles to Professional Assistant and thereafter to Director and Partner.
- Over 30 years’ litigation experience, leading and conducting matters in both High Court and Magistrates’ Court concerning insurance claims and related disputes.
- Advises insurers, insured parties and other stakeholders on claims handling, recovery actions and defence strategies.
Education & Qualifications
- B Juris (UFS)
- LL.B (UFS)
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
- Legal Practice Council of South Africa
- Law Society of Lesotho
Awards & Rankings
- Chambers and Partners, Band 2, General Business Law.
