Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa welcomes Nick Veldman as Director in Shipping and Transport Litigation
South Africa | Press release | May 2025
Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Veldman as a Director in its Shipping and Transport Litigation practice, based in Cape Town. Nick’s arrival reflects the firm’s continued focus on strengthening its dispute resolution offering across key sectors and jurisdictions in Sub-Saharan Africa and globally.
Nick joins from Clyde & Co, where he led high-stakes litigation for leading global insurers, vessel owners, commodity traders, and government clients. Recognised by Legal 500 as a recommended lawyer in South Africa’s Shipping & Transport category (2022–2025) and ranked in Chambers and Partners as "Up and Coming" in Shipping (2025), Nick brings over a decade of experience in complex commercial, insurance, and admiralty law disputes.
His practice spans subrogated recoveries, broker liability, professional indemnity claims, marine cargo losses, fine art and precious metals disputes, and high-profile cover matters involving civil unrest and shipping collisions. He has acted in proceedings before South African courts as well as international arbitration forums including the LMAA and LCIA.
“Nick is widely respected in the maritime legal communities for his technical skill, commercial judgment, and strategic approach to litigation. His appointment reinforces our position as a leader in the legal profession and enhances the strength of our Cape Town offering”, says Brent Botha, CEO of Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa.
On joining the firm, Nick comments: “Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa and its lawyers is a firm I’ve long admired for its deep sector expertise and forward-thinking approach. I’m excited to join the team and contribute to its continued growth in shipping, insurance, and complex cross-border disputes.”
Nick holds bachelor’s degrees in commerce and law from the University of South Africa and is an admitted attorney of the High Court. He serves on the Executive Committee of the Maritime Law Association of South Africa and is Secretary of its Cape Chapter.