Our Team
Our team is driven by a commitment to help businesses navigate international markets with clarity, confidence, and perspective. From in-depth market research to strategic guidance on cross-border expansion, we focus on delivering insight that supports informed and thoughtful decision-making.
We take the time to understand each client’s goals, challenges, and context so we can provide guidance that is both practical and grounded in credible analysis. Our core experience spans law, business, deep research and analysis.
Claudius du Plooy
Claudius has 25 years experience as a corporate commercial lawyer and a masters in international economic law. He founded Siyabonga to help companies expand internationally with confidence.
Outside of work, Claudius enjoys painting, woodworking and other creative pursuits.
- Admitted to the Alberta Bar, 2004
- LLM – International Economic Law, 2005
- LLB – Specialization in Commercial and International Comparative Law, 1999
- BComm (Law) – focus on Business and Communications Management, 1995
- Admitted to the Bar in the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, 2000
- Admitted to the Bar in Transvaal, South Africa, 1999
Maleah Grue
Maleah is a corporate commercial lawyer with a background in political science. She is passionate about assisting clients with complex international matters and assessing new markets.
Outside of work, Maleah enjoys spending her time exploring the outdoors with her friends and family.
- Admitted to the Alberta Bar, 2025
- Bachelor of Laws with Honours from Queen Mary University of London, 2023
- Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) from Biola University, 2020
Isabel Fernandez
Isabel is a corporate paralegal with a background in research and writing. She enjoys conducting deep research into new and exciting topics in the world of international expansion.
Outside of work, Isabel enjoys reading and spending time with her family, her dogs Lily and Molly, and her cat Malcolm.
- Bachelor of Arts (History) from Mount Royal University, 2020
- Legal Assistant Diploma from Bow Valley College, 2022
Kattie-Lynn McNulty
Kattie-Lynn is a research librarian with over ten years of experience specializing in legal, regulatory and business research. She supports legal and professional teams with complex research projects, including regulatory frameworks, cross-border policies and market landscapes. She is also highly skilled at synthesizing large volumes of information into actionable insights that inform decision making.
Outside of work, Kattie-Lynn enjoys gardening, floral design, knitting, reading, baking and long walks. She also loves spending time with her family and dog, Roxy.
- Master of Library and Information Science from University of Alberta, 2016
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Mount Royal University, 2013
Michelle De Agostini
Michelle is a library worker with nearly a decade of experience across a wide range of library sectors. Michelle’s research interests include critical librarianship, social justice and prison libraries. She has published and spoken widely on prison libraries in Canada.
Outside of work, Michelle enjoys creating ceramic and textile art, playing guitar and spending time outdoors with her dog, Blackberry.
- Professional LLM in Constitutional Law (Candidate) from York University, 2026 – 2028
- Graduate Diploma in Foundations of Canadian Law from York University, 2025
- Master of Library and Information Studies from University of Alberta, 2018
- Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in combined French and Italian, 2014
Camille Bultena
Camille is a librarian and researcher who has worked in both academic and prison sectors. Her research interest includes prison librarianship and information access. She is well versed in researching and synthesizing information for a broader audience.
When she is not reading or researching, she also enjoys camping, hiking and spending time with her family.
- Master of Library and Information Science from University of Alberta, 2024
- Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Concordia University of Alberta, 2015