Corneli specialises in insurance related dispute resolution and focuses on providing unique and cost effective solutions to clients, which do not involve going to court.
Corneli specialises in insurance related dispute resolution and focuses on providing unique and cost effective solutions to clients, which do not involve going to court.
Corneli's practice involves all aspects of dispute resolution, with a particular focus on insurance law, general insurance related dispute resolution, professional indemnity litigation, personal injury and construction related disputes.
She has advised insurers and re-insurers in the long-term insurance market regarding policy response and coverage as well as the development of new insurance products. Corneli has also assisted long-term insurance clients with representations to the ombudsman for long-term insurance.
Corneli has represented some of the largest retailers in disputes relating to the Consumer Protection Act.
She is committed to doing pro bono work and serves as a commissioner in the Small Claims Court.
Corneli obtained a BA LLB degree from the University of Stellenbosch and was admitted as an attorney in 1997.
Expérience
Defending various public liability insurance claims resulting in favourable settlements for the insurance clients
Defending a large construction company and providing general advice in connection with various construction projects relating to the rehabilitation and upgrade of various national roads in the Western Cape
Advising a reinsurer on the regulatory and other requirements applicable to the development of a new insurance product
Instituting various actions on behalf of insurers to pursue subrogated recoveries