Gavin Schär

Firm:

Knowles Husain Lindsay Inc (Johannesburg, Sandton)

Areas Of Practice:

Insolvency, Litigation (Commercial), Restructuring of State Assets

Phone Number:

+27 (0)11 669 6000

Docex:

42 Sandton Square

Email address:

enquiries@khl.co.za

Position:

Director

Years of Practice:

LPC Number:

25537

Address:

4th Floor, The Forum, 2 Maude Street, Sandown, Sandton, 2196

Region:

Gauteng / Johannesburg

Area:

Sandton

Postal Address:

P O Box 782687, Sandton, 2146

Qualifications:

• B. Com LLB (University of Cape Town)
• Certificate in Advanced Company Law (Mandela Institute – University of the Witwatersrand)

History:

Gavin specialises in commercial litigation and has a specific interest and specialised expertise in insolvency and restructuring law. One of Gavin’s recent successes is representing the Estate Agency Affairs Board in a high profile and landmark case for consumers and the property sector.

Some of Gavin’s achievements and experience include:

Member of the South African Restructuring and Insolvency Practitioners Association (SARIPA).
Member of the International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Professionals (INSOL International).
Member of the South African Branch of the International Law Association (SABILA).
Completed certificate course in Advanced Company Law through the School of Law (Mandela Institute) at the University of the Witwatersrand.

Gavin has been recognised by Best Lawyers for litigation in 2022, 2023 and 2024

Languages:

English

Attorney Profile last updated: 12 March 2026