Riona Kalua

About the Lawyer

Riona Kalua is a director at LnP Beyond Legal and leads the firm’s Labour and Employment practice. She is a highly experienced labour law attorney with a strong focus on South African employment law matters. Her client base is diverse, including trade unions, non-governmental organizations, private sector entities, trusts, corporations, government departments, statutory bodies, and both local and international non-profit organizations.

Experience

Riona Kalua has a notable litigation track record across all major South African labour dispute forums, including the CCMA (Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration), various bargaining councils, and the Labour Courts. Her extensive experience covers the full spectrum of labour law, with a particular emphasis on complex disputes involving multiple parties. She is recognized for her in-depth understanding of the procedural and substantive nuances of South African labour litigation, including joinder requirements, where she is well-versed in ensuring compliance with court rules and preventing procedural abuse.

Specialty

Riona Kalua specializes exclusively in Labour and Employment law in South Africa. Her practice is rooted in providing comprehensive legal support for matters such as unfair dismissals, workplace disputes, collective bargaining, employee rights, trade union representation, and statutory compliance for employers and organizations. She is particularly skilled at navigating multi-party litigation in the Labour Courts and providing strategic advice tailored to both individual and institutional clients.

Education

Riona Kalua holds an LLB degree and an LLM degree in Business Law. She is a qualified lawyer and also holds certification as a Commissioner of Oaths in South Africa, further underpinning her professional credentials.

• Leadership Role: Riona Kalua is a Director and Team Leader in the Labour and Employment Team at LnP Beyond Legal, with extensive litigation experience in labour law including cases before the CCMA.
• Awards: LnP Beyond Legal, the firm where Riona Kalua is a key leader, won the Winner Award at the FIDIC User Awards 2024 for outstanding and innovative project work. Additionally, the firm was recognized at the African Legal Awards 2024, winning in the Environment, Energy category.
• Notable Contributions: Riona Kalua has authored articles on labour law topics such as restraint of trade agreements, demonstrating thought leadership in her practice area.