PEOPLE

MARK HARRIS – DIRECTOR
BA LLB (WITS)

The founder of the firm in 1995, Mark specialises primarily in commercial and corporate agreements including property transactions and commercial litigation. Mark is closely aligned to numerous property developers, owners, brokers and managers. He provides a wide range of legal services for clients, including all aspects of the commercial and residential property development process, commercial and development sale and lease negotiations and solutions for all property and commercially related issues.

Qualifications: BA (University of Witwatersrand) LLB (University of Witwatersrand)
Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
Admitted as a Notary Public

Email: mark@harrisinc.co.za

JUSTIN BERMAN – SENIOR ASSOCIATE
BA (Hons.) LLB (WITS)

Justin joined the firm as a senior associate in 2024. Justin was previously an associate at a boutique law firm in Johannesburg specialising primarily in the enforcement of property rights and litigation. Justin has considerable experience and expertise in property and land related litigation with a distinct focus on residential and commercial eviction, the drafting and vetting of property related agreements and general commercial litigation.

Qualifications: BA (Hons.) (University of Witwatersrand) LLB (University of Witwatersrand)
Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Email: justin@harrisinc.co.za

ANESU MANAMIKE – ASSOCIATE
LLB LLM (WITS) (With Distinction)

Anesu served articles at the firm in 2020 and 2021 and became an Associate following her admission in 2022. She previously obtained her Master’s degree in corporate law, a field about which she is passionate. Anesu represents the firm’s clients in civil matters and advises clients regarding contractual compliance, commercial and residential lease agreements and evictions, dispute resolution and collection matters, against both private individuals, corporates and the State.

Qualifications: LLB LLM (University of Witwatersrand)
Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.

Email: anesu@harrisinc.co.za

VAL MOGG – CONSULTANT
BPROC (UFS)

Val began practising in 1981 and was previously a partner at Bowman Gilfillan. She operated her own niche property law practice from 2004 and joined the firm as a director in 2018. Val has considerable experience and expertise in property law and conveyancing, specialising in sectional title and development work. She personally oversees all of the firm’s transfers with all due care and skill and makes an invaluable contribution to the firm’s property law and commercial departments.

Qualifications: BProc (UFS)
Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
Admitted as a Conveyancer
Admitted as a Notary Public

Email: val@harrisinc.co.za

ERIN GRANT – CANDIDATE ATTORNEY
BA LLB (WITS) (With Distinction)

Erin commenced articles at the firm in 2022. She assists in all aspects of the firm’s practice with a particular focus on litigation and collection matters.

Qualifications:  BA (University of Witwatersrand) LLB (University of Witwatersrand)

Email: erin@harrisinc.co.za

REVANI MOOPANAR – CANDIDATE ATTORNEY
LLB (UKZN) (With Distinction)

Revani joined the firm in February 2023 to commence her practical vocational training. She assists in all aspects of the firm’s practice including litigation and debt-collection matters.

Qualifications:  LLB (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

Email: revani@harrisinc.co.za