Capacity: Advocate
First Appointed as a Judge: N/A
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: White
Date of Birth: September 1969
Qualifications: BComm (1990) LLB (1992)(University of KwaZulu Natal)
Candidate bio:
Advocate Garth Michael Harrison has built a successful legal career with over three decades of experience, specializing in commercial litigation, insolvency, company law, and intellectual property law. After completing his LLB degree at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in 1992, he began his legal journey as a candidate attorney, serving the KwaZulu-Natal Law Society from 1993 to 1994. His early career laid a strong foundation in legal practice, which was further developed when he worked as an attorney from 1995 to 1999 under the same society.
In 2000, Advocate Garth Michael Harrison transitioned into advocacy, where he has since focused his practice on commercial litigation. His early work as an advocate saw him extensively involved in insolvency, company law, and insurance matters in magistrates’ courts. His deep expertise in these areas allowed him to gain a reputation for handling complex corporate disputes and insolvency matters.
As his practice evolved, he expanded into other areas of law, particularly intellectual property and tax law. Advocate Harrison has appeared in numerous trials involving Road Accident Fund (RAF) claims, negligence cases, and insurance law disputes. His extensive motion court experience has made him a sought-after advocate, particularly in high-stakes commercial cases.
With years of experience across a broad spectrum of commercial litigation, Advocate Harrison continues to provide dedicated legal services in matters of insolvency, corporate restructuring, and intellectual property rights, contributing to the commercial law landscape in South Africa.
