Nicqui Galaktiou

Experience

Nicqui Galaktiou is the Founder and Director of Nicqui Galaktiou Inc., a boutique law firm based in Johannesburg. She was admitted as an attorney in 1999 with the right of appearance in the High Court. Nicqui started her legal career in 1997 and completed her articles at a medium-sized law firm, where she became the youngest female director in the firm's history. Over an 18-year tenure at that firm, she served as Chief Operating Officer and headed the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department and Media Law Department.

Her extensive experience includes representing a diverse clientele, ranging from political parties and governments to large corporates, entrepreneurs, and high-profile individuals. Her matters have been heard before various courts including the High Court, Supreme Court of Appeal, and Constitutional Court. Nicqui has also acted as adjudicator, mediator, and presiding officer in different forums.

Nicqui's legal practice has an international reach, with clients from Africa, Australia, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and the United Kingdom.

Specialty

Nicqui Galaktiou Inc. specializes in litigation, commercial, and media law, with expertise spanning several areas including commercial litigation, administrative law, tender disputes, bankruptcy and insolvency, media law, telecommunications, defamation, forensic investigations, and employment law. The firm also focuses on alternative dispute resolution, transactional law, compliance, family and matrimonial law, commercial crimes, due diligence, and recently expanded into property and conveyancing law.

The firm aims to provide innovative, unique, and strategic legal services, challenging traditional legal practices and focusing on achieving balanced client outcomes within the legal framework.

Education

Nicqui Galaktiou holds numerous diplomas in bankruptcy and insolvency law. Specific details about her formal degrees or university education were not found in the available information.

• Awards

  • Nicqui Galaktiou Inc. Attorneys was awarded the Global Awards Winner trophy for Boutique Law Firm of the Year in South Africa in 2019, with Nicqui Galaktiou as the Founder and Director playing a key role in this achievement.
  • Nicqui Galaktiou Inc. Attorneys was recognized as a winner at the MEA Legal Awards in 2017.

• Leadership Roles

  • Nicqui Galaktiou is the Founder and Director of Nicqui Galaktiou Inc. Attorneys.
  • She was the youngest female director at her previous medium-sized law firm and served as Chief Operating Officer, heading the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department and Media Law Department during her 18-year tenure.
  • She attended the exclusive Leadership Course for Top Senior Female Lawyers held by the Law Society of Gauteng.
  • Nicqui has served as an adjudicator, mediator, and presiding officer in various forums.

• Major Case Successes

  • Nicqui has appeared before the High Court, Supreme Court of Appeal, and Constitutional Court in South Africa, representing a diverse range of clients including political parties, governments, large corporates, entrepreneurs, and high-profile individuals.

• Contributions to Legal Profession

  • She is a member of the International Bar Association, Legal Practice Council, and various Businesswomen’s Associations.
  • Nicqui’s extensive experience in complex, high-profile matters has earned her a reputation as one of South Africa’s most respected attorneys.