Bartho was admitted in 2009 after completing his articles in Nelspruit, where he handled mostly litigious matters. He joined Thomson Wilks in 2011 after having worked in the UK.

Bartho completed his studies at UCT and Stellenbosch, where he specialised in advanced company, competition, internet and incorporeal property law.

Bartho enjoys all areas of litigation, and has a specific interest in intellectual property and entertainment law. He is active in performance and writing, with several articles published on news24 and other websites, as well as in print.

Bartho also has specific experience in negotiation of the sale of mining commodities and related logistics contracts, as well as in family law and consumer protection and credit law.

His practice further includes the drafting of agreements, wills, trusts and commercial documentation.

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