The space where law listens.
The room where ideas take shape.
Practice Philosophy
Clerestory House is where the light of expertise enters organisational objectives. Our focus is on access, resolution and clarity for clients. Meaningful outcomes emerge through early intervention and interdisciplinary thinking.
Engagement Model
Clients are engaged on a consultative and non-litigious basis, with clearly defined scope, process and desired outcomes. Clerestory does not undertake formal legal representation.
Who We Are
Clerestory House is a boutique legal consultancy and multidisciplinary practice operating at the intersection of dispute resolution, company compliance and innovation strategy. The practice provides carefully considered, non-litigious services to businesses, organisations and select individuals who are navigating strategic and compliance related matters. Clerestory House is defined by a commitment to clarity, discretion and precision in both process and outcome.
Masebala Motimele
Masebala Veroschkka Motimele is an admitted attorney (non-practising), an accredited mediator (RMO enlisted), an innovation strategist and author. Having obtained an LLB from University of Limpopo, she combines experience in formal legal training, litigation and dispute resolution, with expertise in intellectual property law, dispute resolution, workplace conflicts, commercial contracts and compliance.
Masebala is a globally-minded innovation strategist shaped by world-class intellectual property training at the World Intellectual Property Organisation Academy and the South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law.
Illuminating Solutions through Strategic Practice
Mediation & ADR
ADR is a cost-effective, time-efficient and party-driven dispute resolution mechanism. As an accredited mediator Masebala Motimele works alongside parties and legal practitioners as an independent mediation partner, supporting the structured resolution of disputes within and alongside the litigation process. Clerestory House’s mediation practice is aligned with Rule 41A of the Uniform Rules of Court and is compliant with the Mediation Protocol.
Email us to request a booking.Contracts and Legal Compliance
Clerestory House provides contracts and legal compliance support for businesses requiring clear, enforceable and fit-for-purpose documentation. Services are human centred to align with the clients’ specific operational needs, ensuring that key legal and commercial risks are appropriately addressed.
Email us to request our business contracts compendium.Intellectual Property
Clerestory House provides intellectual property strategy and advisory services to support the identification, protection, and structured use of intangible assets.
Email us to request a consultation.Content and Self-Publishing
Clerestory House provides commissioned writing and self-publishing support for individuals seeking to develop, refine or independently publish written work. Support includes ghost writing, manuscript refinement, editing and guidance on independent publishing frameworks.