Dip & Dunk tea & Tribute to Philip Ginsburg SC
Members of the Group gathered for a cozy and comforting surprise ‘Dip & Dunk’ to “chase away the winter chill” which was also used to honour and recognize Philip Ginsburg SC, highlighting his long-standing contributions and mentorship at Group One. In his tribute...
Third Group One Jules Browde Lecture – Justice and accountability
On 18 February 2026, Group One hosted the third installment of the Group One Jules Browde annual public lecture, delivered by the Auditor-General of South Africa, Ms Tsakani Maluleke, the first woman to be appointed to this role in over 100 years. The flagship lecture...
In Memory of Andrew Kemack SC
Last year as most of us were winding-down our practices to look forward to the festive season, we learned of the tragic passing of one of our beloved members Andrew Kemack SC. Andrew, his wife and mother-in-law passed away on 18 December 2025 in a fatal head-on...
Wine , Whiskey and Art
To round off another productive year, on 10 December 2025, Group One hosted a Wine, Whiskey & Art to elevate our usual Whiskey Wednesday in The Bailey, organised by our very own members Grace Goedhart SC and Madidimalo V-J Chauke.It was a wonderful experience of...
Deputy Chief Justice Mlambo informal visit at tea
Group One had the privilege of hosting the Honourable Deputy Chief Justice Dunstan Mlambo at tea in The Bailey this morning in a delightful informal surprise visit. Our members enjoyed the interaction with the DCJ and were awestruck by his humility and passion for the...
Practice Development Committee Legal Sector Code discussion
GROUP ONE PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE PRESENTS LSC 101: On 13 March 2025, Group One hosted an information session on the Legal Sector Code (LSC) in the Bailey moderated by our member Kameshni Pillay SC with guest speakers Ms Christine Qunta (Chairperson of the LPC...
Group One Annual Jules Browde Lecture – National Health Insurance Quo vadis
On 19 June 2024, we hosted the second Group One Annual Jules Browde Lecture proudly sponsored by Investec, this time taking the format of a panel discussion of renowned experts in the public health sector, economics and law moderated by retired Chief Justice Sandile...
Group One Tea in honour of Guy Hoffman SC
After a remarkable career spanning 51 years at the Johannesburg Bar, 9 February 2024 marked the end of an era for one of the Group's longstanding members,Guy Hoffman SC, who has decided to finally allow himself the luxury of retirement. In honour of one of our most...
Group One Jules Browde Public Lecture, 2023
On 14 September 2023, Group One hosted the inaugural Group One Jules Browde Public Lecture, 2023 which was delivered by Supreme Court of Appeal Justice Malcolm Wallis (ret.) on Oudekraal, Kirland and the difficulties with self-review. The public lecture was...
Group One Women in Law Symposium and official opening of the Bailey and Dennis Fine Library
In March 1923, the first woman was admitted to the legal profession. Four decades later, in 1962, the first woman of colour was admitted to the legal profession. The year 2023 marks 100 years of women in the legal profession and 61 years of women of colour in the...