About Neshnie
Neshnie Pillay is a highly accomplished legal professional admitted to practice in both South Africa and Western Australia. With a rich career spanning over 7 years in the corporate sector, she has garnered extensive experience within the Mining and Resources industry, having worked in diverse locations such as South Africa, Mozambique, Australia, and Singapore. Her tenure with industry giants like BHP Billiton and South32 saw her excel in roles focusing on Procurement and Supply Chain Management, with particular expertise in Category Management. Her global position at BHP Billiton in Singapore involved significant contributions to global supply systems, e-commerce, and governance, where she adeptly supported teams worldwide in legal and compliance matters.
In her current role as Director at P & P Legal Pty Ltd, a prominent law firm based in Perth, Western Australia, Neshnie leads a team providing comprehensive legal services encompassing Corporate and Commercial Law, Property Law, Wills and Estate Planning, Probate Law, and both Business and Residential settlements. Her robust background in the mining sector equips her with a particular proficiency in Contract Law, especially in commercial and procurement contracts.
Neshnie's prior experience includes her position as a Solicitor at MP Commercial Lawyers, where she specialised in Contracts, Commercial and Retail Leasing, Franchise Law, and the Sale of Commercial Property. Her legal career began in South Africa with AT Moodley and Associates, where she managed a variety of legal matters including Family Law, Civil and Criminal Litigation, Property Law, and Labour Law.
Her academic credentials are equally impressive, having completed her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and subsequently bridging her qualifications at Murdoch University to meet Australian legal standards. Neshnie further refined her expertise through Practical Legal Training and a Practice Management Course at The College of Law Australia. Her diverse and international career trajectory highlights her as a lawyer with both technical acumen and a deep understanding of cross-border legal and commercial landscapes.
