Press release
- Cox Yeats has appointed Natasha Brand as an Associate in its Business Rescue, Restructuring, Insolvency and Insurance (BRI) practice
- Based in the firm’s Sandton office, Brand brings 17 years of legal experience spanning commercial litigation, banking and finance, corporate and commercial law, and dispute resolution
- Her appointment further strengthens the firm’s capabilities across business rescue, restructuring, insolvency, and complex commercial disputes
Johannesburg, South Africa – 25 August 2026 – Leading South African law firm, Cox Yeats is pleased to announce the appointment of Natasha Brand as an Associate in its Business Rescue, Restructuring, Insolvency and Insurance (BRI) practice. Based in the firm’s Sandton office, Brand joins a growing multidisciplinary practice that advises clients on business rescue, restructuring, insolvency, debt recovery, corporate investigations, fraud, cybercrime and complex commercial disputes.
Brand brings 17 years of legal experience gained across commercial litigation, banking and finance, corporate and commercial law, and dispute resolution. She was admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa in 2024 and has developed significant experience in helping clients navigate complex legal and commercial challenges.
“We are delighted to welcome Natasha to Cox Yeats,” says Gareth Cremen, Partner and Head of the Johannesburg BRI practice. “Her broad litigation and commercial experience, combined with her practical approach to problem-solving, will add significant value to our clients and strengthen our growing presence in the Business Rescue, Restructuring, Insolvency and Insurance space.”
Brand began her legal career as a paralegal while completing her BCom and LLB degrees through the University of South Africa. She completed her articles at an international law firm before joining a local law firm in Johannesburg, where she gained extensive experience in banking and finance disputes, credit agreement matters, settlement negotiations and commercial dispute resolution.
Her professional interests include business rescue, insolvency and commercial disputes, areas in which she is passionate about helping clients find practical, commercially focused solutions during times of financial and operational pressure.
“I am excited to join Cox Yeats and to be part of a team that is recognised for its technical excellence and collaborative culture,” says Natasha Brand. “I look forward to contributing to complex business rescue and insolvency matters while continuing to grow my expertise and help clients navigate challenging legal and commercial situations.”
The appointment forms part of Cox Yeats’ continued investment in its BRI practice, which advises creditors, boards, business rescue practitioners, liquidators, turnaround specialists and listed companies on matters ranging from informal workouts and business rescue proceedings to restructuring, insolvency, corporate investigations and recoveries