About Us
Founded in 2002 by Mark Lynn and Steven Main, Lynn & Main Incorporated is a South African law firm dedicated to the recovery of distressed debt. For more than two decades, we have focused exclusively on this specialised field, acting primarily for Shackleton Credit Management.
The debt we manage is typically ceded to Shackleton by banks and other credit providers, making Shackleton the legal owner of the debt.
With a team of over 250 employees, including 50 Attorneys, and offices in Johannesburg, Pietermaritzburg, and Umhlanga, Lynn & Main offers nationwide coverage and expertise in banking law, insolvency, and debt enforcement.
Our firm is built on values of integrity, governance, and results, enabling us to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes in a highly specialised and regulated field.
Our Directors
Dalene Woodgett-Breytenbach
LLB Dip. Insolvency Law
Dalene, admitted as an attorney in 2007, joined the firm in 2008, and was appointed as a director in 2010. She heads our Johannesburg office and leads the Gauteng defended litigation team. A qualified Conveyancer and Notary Public, she also holds specialist certifications in Insolvency, Business Rescue, and International Compliance.
Mark Peddie
BA LLB Dip .Insolvency Law
Mark studied for his law degree at the University of Natal, graduating in 1991. He served his articles at Austen Smith and was admitted as an attorney in 1994. He gained court experience as a prosecutor before entering private practice as a litigator with Mason Incorporated. In 2004, he joined Lynn & Main Incorporated. He became a director of the firm in 2010.
Nimmi Ramkasoon
LLB
Nimmi Ramkason is a seasoned attorney specialising in Debt Recovery and Corporate Law. She joined the firm in 2007, completed her LLB through UNISA, and was admitted as an attorney of the High Court in 2017. In March 2023, she was appointed as a Director. Nimmi also holds a Practice Management certificate from LEAD and currently heads the Legal Recoveries team.
Pravika Rajoo
BA LLB
Pravika Rajoo, BA LLB, was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court in 2002. She joined the firm in 2004, moving from the Internal Recoveries team to Defended Actions Team in 2016. On 1 March 2022 she was appointed as a Director of L&M.
Catherine Strauss
LLB
Catherine Strauss is the Head of the Legal Process Department. An attorney of the High Court since 2005, she joined the firm in 2006, established its first call centre, and later created the Legal Process Team. She holds an LLB from the University of Natal, won the final-year moot competition, and completed the L.E.A.D Practice Management Training Course. Outside work, she enjoys gardening, family time, and caring for animals.
Merusha Seeparsad
LLB
Merusha Seeparsad served her articles at Tomlinson, Mnguni, James Inc, having completed her degree at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (PMB). She was admitted as an Attorney in March 2010, and joined Lynn & Main Inc. She holds specialised post qualification certifications in Labour Law, and Advanced Labour Law. She then went on as a Legal Advisor in the Finance Industry, where she gained experience in Labour, Compliance and Wills & Trusts. In 2013, she rejoined Lynn & Main Inc.
Mark Lynn (Non Executive)
Steven Main (Non Executive)
Management
- Mark Govender LLB
- Yusuf Haywood LLB
- Lungani Nzimande
- Tiniel Williams
- Stacey Murthi
- Zama Mia
- Seth Amiss
- Smita Maharaj
- Maxwell Mhlongo
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