Experience
Thomas C. Hippele's practice focuses on Commercial, Corporate and Contract Law matters as well as Intellectual Property Law, especially in a cross-border context, with particular emphasis on South African Law. His areas of work include International Inheritance Law and Arbitration, which involve South Africa (and to some extent SADC countries).
Career
- Since 1997: Partner with Umbricht Attorneys Ltd. and Resident Partner of the office Johannesburg
- 1995-1996: Internship Bowman Gilfillan Attorneys, Johannesburg
- 1992-1995: Associate with Umbricht Attorneys
- 1992: Admission to the Bar
- 1990: lic.iur. (University of Zurich)
Preferred Areas of Work
Commercial Law, Corporate and Company Law, Intellectual Property Law, International Law, Arbitration, South African Law
Memberships
- Member of the Swiss and Zurich Bar Associations (SAV, ZAV)
- Member of the International Bar Association (IBA)
- Member of the Fellow Institute of Directors (IOD), South Africa
- President of the SwissCham Southern Africa – South Africa Chapter
- Member of the Rotary Club
- Live Member Safari Club International, The Rowland Ward Guild of Field Sportsmen