Member Profiles

Janez Starman began his professional career after graduation in 1996 as a Junior Associate for mag. Gregor Velkaverh. In 1998 he passed the National legal exam. In the period between 1997 and 1998 he worked as a Judge trainee at the Koper Higher Court. He has been a partner in the Law Firm Straman/Velkaveh since 2000. In 2005 he successfully completed training in the program: »International Criminal Court (ICC) from the perspective of defence lawyers« acquiring the skills necessary to act as counsellor before the International Criminal Tribunal in the Hague. Two years later he enrolled in postgraduate studies of Civil, Commercial and Corporate law. In 2009 he successfully completed training and acquired the title of mediator trainer at the Slovenian mediators association. Since 2010 he has been working as a mediator at the Ljubljana District Court, Koper District Court and Koper Labour Court. Since 2012 he is also involved in the work of the Slovenian Bar Association and from 2021 he is the President of the Bar for the 3 (three) year term. Fields of practice: Civil law, Commercial and corporate law, Labour law, Law of inheritance Criminal law Administrative law, Constitutional law International law Alternative Dispute Resolution Foreign language skills: English, Italian, Croatian, Serbian.

Attorney Vesna Gorjup Zupančič is admitted as a lawyer in Slovenia and has earned her the necessary prerequisites in the context of studying law at the University of Maribor / Slovenia. In 2003, she was admitted as a lawyer, has since acquired extensive professional experience and is at Law office Gorjup an expert lawyer. She is also a representative for models and trademarks and a member of the Board of Directors of AVRIO ADVOCATI. In Law office Gorjup, national and international companies as well as private individuals can trust the law firm professionally and can expect to receive legal support tailored to their needs and expectations.

Before starting his career as an attorney, Aleš Avbreht acquired experience in the commercial sector as an independent legal consultant – Assistant to the Managing Director for Corporate Law – in a large company. Further, he also acquired experience in the judicature. Today, he is active especially in the field of corporate law, public procurement law and public-private partnerships. He has led a number of challenging merger procedures and procedures for legal status changes in companies. He regularly acts as a lecturer or moderator at expert events and is a certified supervisory board member with the Slovenian Directors’ Association. Foreign Languages: English, German, Croatian, Serbian

Luyolo Poswa is the founder of Poswa Incorporated Attorneys. In March 2010 Luyolo commenced business under the name Poswa Incorporated Attorneys, Notaries and Conveyancers. From 2010 until 2017 served as the Chief Executive Officer of the company as well as the Director of a successful banking and finance department. In April 2017 Luyolo appointed Nima Gagjee as the Chief Executive Officer and serves as the Chairman as well as the lead director of the Banking & Finance Team. Luyolo’s leadership has taken the company from strength to strength and will continue to drive Poswa Incorporated’s mission and vision. Luyolo is a Director for a number of companies within the Debt Capital Market space. Notably he is a Director for ED INL Investments (Pty) Ltd (Investec Limited BEE Company) and he is also a Chairman and Non – Executive Director of the board of ABSA Alternative Asset Management (Pty) Ltd. Academic Background University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (formerly University of Natal – Durban) 1992 to 1996 - Luyolo obtained BA (Law) and LLB Degrees from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (formerly University of Natal – Durban) in 1994 and 1996 respectively. University of Kwa-Zulu Natal 2004 - He also obtained a Master of Laws Degree (LLM) in Maritime Law from the University of Kwa Zulu Natal in 2004. University College London (University of London, UK) 2001 - In 2001 he obtained an LLM Degree in International Business Law from University College London (University of London, UK). Beaufort Institute 2000 and 2002 - In 2000 and 2002 he obtained a Diploma in Import and Export and a Certificate in Mechanics of Financial Markets (Beaufort Institute) respectively. University of Witwatersrand in 2013 - He obtained Advanced Company Law I and II certificates from the University of Witwatersrand in 2013. Experience Luyolo served his Articles of Clerkship with Deneys Reitz Attorneys from 1998 to 1999 and was duly admitted as an Attorney in March 1999. He focused primarily on Maritime Law while at Deneys Reitz. He spent a year in the United Kingdom between 2000 and 2001 pursuing a Master of Laws Degree (LLM) (International Business Law) at the University of London (UCL). In 2002 he joined Absa Corporate and Merchant Bank (Absa Capital) and worked in the Debt Capital Markets division specialising on securitisation, Domestic Medium Term Notes and Corporate Bonds, loans and asset backed commercial paper conduits. He also managed a ZAR 15 billion commercial paper conduit vehicle. In April 2007 he joined Investec Capital Markets as an in-house Legal Adviser and worked in various areas of Banking and Finance law, including Aircraft finance, Acquisition finance, Property finance, Securitisation, Domestic Medium Term Note Programmes and Principal finance. KEY PRACTICE FEATURES Term Loans (Secured and Unsecured) Asset Based Finance Corporate Finance Mergers and Acquisitions Project Finance Securitisation Corporate Bonds Commercial Paper Domestic Medium Term Note Programmes Global Medium Term Note Programmes

Aubrey Magerman is an accomplished South African attorney with 15 years of post-qualification experience supporting a diverse range of clients in commercial and legal matters. As Director of Magerman Attorneys, he specialize in complex commercial litigation, arbitration, and mediation, with a focus on regulatory inquiries, insolvency law, defamation disputes, and media law. Education: Certified commercial mediator from the University of Cape Town (2014) Completed the Arbitration Foundation of South Africa’s Commercial Arbitration Course (2014) Advanced Litigation and Advocacy Course from the General Council of the Bar of South Africa (2009) Post Graduate Diploma in Insolvency Litigation and Practice from the University of Pretoria (2008) LLB from the University of Stellenbosch (2005) Career Highlights: Director, Magerman Inc Attorneys (Current) Director, Abrahams Kiewitz Inc Attorneys (2017 – 2023) Partner, Webber Wentzel (2013 – 2015) Candidate Attorney, Associate, and Senior Associate at Webber Wentzel (2005 – 2013) Expertise: Extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, arbitration, and mediation Handling regulatory inquiries and investigations Proficient in recoveries and insolvency law Skilled in administrative law and media law Specialized knowledge in insurance, coverage, and subrogated litigation Leadership & People Management: Successfully trained and managed teams of junior lawyers and support staff Conducted performance reviews and provided mentorship to young professionals Known for adaptability, effective communication, and leading by example Significant Matters: Led teams in complex litigation cases involving administrative law, civil actions, insurance, and injunctions/interdicts Represented clients in regulatory investigations by various authorities, including the Financial Sector Conduct Authority and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange Handled insolvency inquiries and commissions of inquiry, including the Mpati and Zondo Commissions Commercial Agreements & Media Law: Negotiated and settled commercial lease agreements for shopping mall owners Advised on sale of shares and business agreements for private companies Prepared executive employment agreements for small to medium-sized businesses Represented major South African news groups in media law cases Above all, Aubrey is passionate about delivering exceptional results for clients through creative problem-solving and meticulous attention to detail.