Gillian is a director at Lowndes Dlamini Inc. and brings over two decades of experience across all areas of family law. She is widely recognized for her skill as both a litigator and a trusted advisor, combining legal expertise with a compassionate approach to support her clients through challenging family transitions.
Gillian holds a Bachelor of Commerce and LLB from the University of the Witwatersrand and began her legal career as an attorney in January 1998. She further specialized in family law, completing her Master’s degree in Family Law in 2015.
Over the years, Gillian has developed a reputation for high-level collaborative practice, aiming wherever possible to preserve family relationships through negotiation and collegial engagement with peers. Her approach balances assertive representation with sensitivity to the emotional complexities of family matters.
An accredited mediator with NABFAM/SAAM and Conflict Dynamics, Gillian first trained in mediation in 2014, and mediation has been a central component of her practice for over a decade. She is also a trained collaborative divorce practitioner.
Gillian has also contributed to the broader legal community, presenting at conferences, sitting as an acting judge, and participating in podcasts and radio discussions on topical legal issues.
Driven by a passion for the law and a commitment to her clients, Gillian helps families navigate some of life’s most challenging chapters with expertise, empathy, and integrity.