Melanie (neé Allen) matriculated from Clarendon High School for Girls in 2003. While at school Mel was elected Junior Mayor of Buffalo City (2002-2003). Mel enrolled at Rhodes University, Grahamstown and obtained a BA degree in 2006 and a LLB degree in 2008.
In 2009 Mel joined Bate Chubb & Dickson Inc. as a Candidate Attorney. After completing her articles she was admitted as an attorney in January 2011 and Bate Chubb & Dickson offered her a position as a Professional Assistant. In January 2014 Mel was promoted to the position of Associate and subsequently on 1 September 2015 was appointed as a Director.
Mel has a general practice with a focus on Commercial work, Road Accident Fund matters, Personal Injury law, Family Law & Divorces and Domestic Violence & Harassment Applications.
Melanie is a mother to two daughters, Klara and Amelia, and loves to spend her free time with them.