DR. SARAH-LYNNE TENNANT
Attorney Consultant
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- sarah@bmalaw.co.za
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DR. SARAH-LYNNE TENNANT - SPECIALIST ATTORNEY CONSULTANT
Meet Dr. Sarah-lynn Tennant, the head of our Consumer Law Department.
Dr. Sarah-Lynn Tennant is a distinguished legal academic, educator, and author whose career spans over two decades of impactful contributions to South African law and education. As a specialist in consumer protection, banking law, credit law, and POPIA, she brings both deep subject knowledge and a passion for making complex legal concepts accessible and relevant.
Sarah’s impressive academic journey is a testament to her expertise and dedication:
Doctor of Laws (LLD) from the University of Pretoria | Focused on defective product liability in South African delict and consumer law, with comparative insights from European and Australian systems
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Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of Johannesburg | Specialising in banking law and consumer law
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Diploma in Corporate Law from the University of Johannesburg | Exploring South Africa’s corporate legal landscape under the Companies Acts
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Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Johannesburg
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Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) through MANCOSA | Registered educator with the South African Council for Educators (SACE), qualified to teach high school English Home Language |
Sarah has held teaching and leadership roles at institutions including Stadio, UNISA, Advtech, and the University of Johannesburg, lecturing in a variety of subjects, from property law and intellectual property to commercial law and delict, across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Her publications have shaped legal understanding and practice:
- Consumer Law Compliance (JUTA, 2nd ed.)
- Academic articles on the Consumer Protection Act and National Credit Act in journals such as Journal of African Law, THRHR, and SA Mercantile Law Journal.
- A forthcoming chapter in the Integrative Law textbook project.
She’s appeared on TV to unpack legal challenges, served as an examiner of postgraduate research, and won multiple academic and research awards. Sarah continues to shape South African legal discourse with clarity, integrity, and a deep commitment to justice.