Yossi Witkowsky

Yossi Witkowsky, a Senior Lawyer at Phoenix Law & Associates, embodies a unique blend of legal expertise and genuine warmth. Holding a BA and LLB, Yossi was admitted to practice in both Australia and South Africa, where he is also a member of the South African Law Association. With over 20 years of experience across various legal domains, he possesses in-depth knowledge particularly in commercial and migration law, including family law matters. His commercial law prowess encompasses litigation, providing general advice, and drafting intricate cross-border contracts. In Australia, Yossi has made his mark as a highly successful migration lawyer, adeptly managing clients with ties in both Australia and South Africa. He skillfully coordinates with South African lawyers to safeguard his clients' interests, including business dealings and estate matters. His extensive litigation experience extends to representing clients effectively in complex cases before the Administrative Review Tribunal, the Federal Circuit and Family Court, and the Federal Court of Australia. In addition to his practice work, Yossi has contributed his expertise in the legal departments of multinational blue-chip companies, where he has served as a practising solicitor, mediator, compliance officer, and in-house legal counsel. His role as a guest speaker for Migration Queensland at the Queensland Parliament underscores his authority in the immigration process, an area he understands intimately from personal experience. Yossi, along with his family, immigrated to Australia years ago, giving him a personal perspective on the immigration journey and enabling him to empathise deeply with his clients. Away from the legal sphere, he is a family man who enjoys rugby, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, CrossFit, and chess, and is known within the firm for his positive energy, tenacity, and dedication to continuous development. Fluent in English and proficient in Afrikaans, Yossi is a pillar of integrity at Phoenix Law, driven by his personal philosophy: Be true to thyself.