Leishen Pillay
2005 LLB (cum laude) – University of KwaZulu-Natal 2010 LLM – University of Witwatersrand (distinction in , law)
Leishen Pillay is a ,lawyer who focuses on technology, law, data privacy and protection, and railway ,s. An in-depth understanding of these practice areas makes him the obvious choice to provide training on practical regulatory implementations, including the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, the National Credit Act and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI). He has acted for various national and International Lawclients in both the , and private sector. Leishen has been interviewed on television and radio on a variety of topics and has been a guest speaker at several conferences and seminars. Representative experience: Acting for the SA Post Office as lead contract negotiator and sole technology legal advisor on a multibillion rand infrastructure , with technology service providers. Assisting Postbank in respect of the , of its networking and disaster , infrastructure and its compliance with the national regulator’s requirements. Advising the City of Johannesburg in respect of its multibillion rand broadband fibre ,. Advising Telkom in respect of regulatory,and licencing matters. Advising an International Lawrolling stock manufacturer in respect of a multibillion rand railway , in South Africa. Acting on behalf of the National Credit Regulator to audit a registered credit provider’s compliance with the data protection requirements ito the National Credit Act. Advising the South African , Corporation in respect of its acquisition of mobile , transmission units for the 2010 World Cup. Advising an International Lawbroadcaster on its possible expansion into Africa.
Director/Partner at Hogan Lovells, Sandton
Admitted to the High Court as an attorney in January 2007.
