Aidan Carelse Associate 021 941 7777

Aidan Carelse earned his L.L.B degree from the University of the Western Cape in 2021 and began his legal career at BDP Attorneys in February 2023 as a Candidate Legal Practitioner in the Insurance and Legal Liability Department.

During his articles, he acquired extensive experience in insurance law and motor vehicle accident litigation, while also assisting senior practitioners in matters involving veld fire claims, personal injury, and a range of legal liability issues.

He was admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa in April 2025.

Aidan has since cultivated a well-rounded and dynamic practice in litigation and dispute resolution, with a particular emphasis on handling complex, high stakes matters. Committed to ongoing professional growth, Aidan is currently furthering his legal education through certificate programmes in Corporate and Commercial Law, as well as Medical Law at the University of South Africa (UNISA), alongside accredited courses in mediation and arbitration.

He is known for his analytical approach, attention to detail, and dedication to achieving effective, client-focused legal outcomes.

He brings a prominent level of professionalism and integrity to every matter he oversees.

Principal Services
  • Insurance Law
  • Litigation
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Personal Injury

Qualifications
L.L.B University of the Western Cape

Admissions
Admitted Attorney

Community Involvement
UWC Street Law Society
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Andy Alexander

  • LLB at the University of the Western Cape – 2020
  • Commenced Articles of Clerkship in June 2021

 

Andy holds an LLB from the University of the Western Cape. He is currently completing his articles of clerkship at BDP Attorneys under John Smit and Rosshin Rossouw.

Gaenor Michel

  • BA (language and culture) – Stellenbosch University – 2013;
  • BA Hons (philosophy) (cum laude) – Stellenbosch University – 2014;
  • LLB – Stellenbosch University – 2017;
  • MA (philosophy) (cum laude) Stellenbosch University – 2020;
  • Commenced articles of clerkship – November 2020.

Gaenor holds a BA, a BA Hons (cum laude), an LLB and an MA (cum laude) from the University of Stellenbosch. Her MA thesis focussed on wrongful life delictual actions and the ethical desirability thereof. She is currently completing her articles of clerkship at BDP Attorneys under Christo Potgieter and John Smit. Gaenor is also a registered PhD student at Stellenbosch University, working towards a PhD in the field of Bioethics.