
Annélle de Jager
Specialist Legal ConsultantProfile
Annélle de Jager
Specialist Legal Consultant
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I’m an experienced legal practitioner specialising in legal costs, IT law, and software law. I offer clear, practical legal advice tailored to individuals and businesses navigating complex legal and technical challenges.
On this site, you can learn more about my professional background, the cases I’ve worked on, and the services I provide.
If you need support with a software-related dispute, IT contract, or issues around legal costs, feel free to get in touch—I’d be happy to help.
Resume
Resume
Education
Computer Science for Lawyers (in progress)
Harvard Law School Executive Education
2025
Admitted Advocate Of The High Court
Completed the Law Society Practical Legal Training course
2024
Software Law Cource
University of Cape Town Law@Work
2022
Certificate in Legal Costs
Law Society in Association with Legal Education And Development
2022
Accredited Mediator
Association of Arbitrators (South Africa)(Course delivered by London Society of Mediators)
2021
Passed Attorneys Admission Examination
Legal Practice Council
2019
Bachelor of Law (LLB)
University Of South Africa (UNISA)
2012
Professional Skills
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Experience
Experience
Employment
Legal Cost Consultant / Owner
Astute Legal Cost Consultants
April 2014 - Current
In 2014, I took the step to establish my own legal consultancy firm focused exclusively on legal costs.
Since then, I’ve worked independently with law firms, corporate clients, and government entities, offering tailored advice and representation in all aspects of cost litigation.
Building my own practice has allowed me to deliver hands-on, personalised service while maintaining the high professional standards expected in this specialised field.
Owner / Designer
Spoiled Rotten
1 August 2013 - April 2014
Founded and ran a creative design business specialising in custom vinyl decals, t-shirt printing, canvas art, and WordPress-based wedding websites.
Responsible for all aspects of design, production, and online store management—including product listings, order processing, and deliveries.
The business was successfully sold following the expiry of my restraint of trade.
Legal Cost Consultant
Rudolf Fuls Legal Cost Consultant
1 August 2010 - 31 July 2013
Provided comprehensive support in the preparation and review of legal bills of costs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant procedural rules and guidelines. Responsibilities included organizing and categorizing attorney files, transcribing dictations related to cost assessments, and performing detailed quality control checks to maintain high standards in documentation.
Additionally, assisted with a range of administrative and secretarial tasks such as managing correspondence, scheduling, and file maintenance. Conducted targeted legal research, primarily focused on case law and precedents relating to costs, to support the drafting of submissions and inform cost-related strategy.
Legal / Litigation Secratary
Louis Weinstein Attorney (General Litigation, Family and Criminal Law)
1 September 2008 - 31 July 2010
Delivered comprehensive secretarial support within a legal practice, with responsibilities including efficient switchboard operation, accurate Dictaphone transcription, handling client enquiries, and managing attorneys’ diaries to ensure smooth scheduling and time management.
Specialized in conveyancing processes, managing end-to-end property transactions such as property transfers, bond registrations, and bond cancellations. Regularly liaised with key external stakeholders, including banks, the South African Revenue Service (SARS), local government departments, and the Deeds Office, to coordinate documentation, ensure compliance, and expedite processing.
Also provided support across a diverse range of legal matters, including family law (divorces and antenuptial contracts), estate planning (wills), and notarial matters such as the drafting and registration of notarial tie agreements. Maintained a client-focused approach while ensuring legal accuracy and procedural efficiency.
Legal / Conveyancing Secratary
Louis Bergh & Associates (General Litigation, Conveyancing and Family Law)
2 August 2006 - 30 August 2008
Independently managed a broad range of secretarial and administrative responsibilities within a legal practice environment. Key duties included operating the switchboard to ensure efficient call routing and client service, performing high-volume Dictaphone typing, and preparing legal documents and pleadings for matters before both the High Court and Magistrate’s Court.
Provided reliable support across multiple areas of law, including family law (divorces), estate administration (deceased estates), civil litigation, and criminal defense. Maintained direct communication with clients, ensuring timely updates and professional handling of sensitive matters.
In addition, conducted official searches at the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) and Deeds Office, registered and maintained shelf companies, and managed the submission of annual returns to ensure statutory compliance for corporate clients.
Testimonials
Testimonials
Fiona Marcandonatos
I found Annélle to be professional, precise, and reliable. Her reports were clear and helpful to the Court, and her expertise greatly assisted in resolving complex cost issues. I highly recommend her services.
Dwaine Brooks
Brooks & Braatvedt Inc have been using the services Astute Legal Cost Consultants for over a decade now and we can vouch for their professional service, quick turnaround times and good advice when taxing a bill of costs.
Renate Jute
Working with Annélle was seamless. Her clarity, attention to detail, and calm professionalism brought confidence to complex decisions. She made cost management approachable and efficient—an invaluable asset to any business or individual.
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Contacts
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