Our Services

1. ADMINISTRATION OF DECEASED ESTATES PRACTICE

The estate of a deceased person must be reported to the Master of the High Court within 14 days of the date of death. Any person that has control or possession of any property or a will of the deceased, can report the death by lodging a completed death notice with the Master. An executor of the estate is normally nominated in the will to do this as well as carry out the directives you set out in your will.

  • The acceptance of the appointment as an Executor, or an Agent, by the Master of the High Court;
  • Administering the estate as required by law;
  • Transfer of immovable properties;
  • Transfer of movable assets;
  • General advice relating to the administration of an estate;
  • Litigation relating to estate late matters.
  • Wills
  • Trusts

2. CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL LAW PRACTICE

Commercial law pertains to those legal principles applied in the world of business and applies to persons and entities who are engaged in business and commercial transactions. Corporate law deals with those legal principles applicable to companies and other legal entities

  • Company Law
  • Competition Law
  • Contract Law
  • Corporate Governance
  • Due Diligence Investigations
  • Environmental law Project
  • Trust Law
  • Mining Law and energy law

3. CRIMINAL LAW PRACTICE

In South Africa, as in most adversarial legal systems, the standard of evidence required to validate a criminal conviction is proof beyond a reasonable doubt. The sources of South African criminal law are to be found in the common law, in case law and in legislation.

  • After hours bail applications
  • Police bail applications
  • Formal and Informal bail application
  • Preparing for and attending trials

 

4. DEBT COLLECTION SERVICES

The National Debt Collection Act 114 of 1998 regulates the process of collecting debts in South Africa. Debt collection is when an attorney, a person who is an agent of an attorney or a registered debt collector collects, on behalf of the credit provider, an outstanding amount plus lawful interest, admin costs and collection fees, which by law is capped to certain amounts.

Our firm specialises in high volume debt collection. A genuine understanding of our clients’ needs, values and priorities empowers us to deliver, efficient, tailor-made debt collection services at competitive rates.

5. EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR LAW PRACTICE

The principle of fair labour practice is a fundamental right that is enshrined and guaranteed in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa which is the supreme law of the land. Furthermore, the Labour Relations Act of 1995; and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act of 1997 give effect to the principle of fair labour practice. These pieces of legislation also prescribe recourse for employees who feel that their rights have been trampled upon.

  • General Employment Law.
  • Arbitration and Mediation.
  • Collective Bargaining Issues and Strike Management.
  • Disciplinary investigations and enquiries.
  • Employment Contracts.
  • Employment Discrimination.
  • Employment Legislation.
  • Employment Litigation (Labour and High Court litigation).
  • Litigation: Alternative Dispute Resolutions.
  • Policy development and drafting.
  • Public law employment issues.
  • Restructuring and retrenchment planning.
  • Pension Law and Employee Benefits.

 

6. FAMILY LAW PRACTICE

Family law or matrimonial law incorporates family matters and domestic relationships such as marriage and civil unions, divorce and annulment, child custody and the best interests of the child, maintenance, child abuse and domestic violence.

  • Marriages and Civil Unions
  • Antenuptial contracts and changes in matrimonial property regimes
  • Assistance in reaching amicable settlements through negotiation and support
  • Rule 43 applications for interim relief
  • Mediation in family law disputes
  • Divorces
  • Enforcement of orders relating to family law matters
  • Parental responsibilities and rights including guardianship, care and contact
  • Rights of fathers of children born out of wedlock
  • Child custody
  • Maintenance
  • Training, Seminars and Employment Law Updates.

 

7. GENERAL LITIGATION PRACTICE

General Litigation is an umbrella term associated with civil lawsuits in general, relating to a wide number of industries and matters. Our team has excellent investigative skills, are extremely resourceful in locating the requisite evidence to establish claims.

  • Personal injury claims (RAF, PRASA and Medical negligence)
  • Unlawful arrest
  • Debt review matters
  • High Court & Magistrate’s Court Litigation
  • Eviction Matters
  • Rent Interdicts
  • Liquidation & Sequestration
  • Court Applications

8. INSURANCE LAW PRACTICE

Insurance Law deals with claims against persons and entities who are insured, and focuses, to a large extent, on claims relating to the liability of insured persons for harm or damage caused to others. This can include the loss of or damage to property, and even injury to or the death of, a person or persons.

  • Advice on insurance legislation.
  • Litigation on policy liability or repudiated claims.
  • Fire claims litigation.
  • Loss of production litigation.
  • Advice on regulatory aspects and compliance with the applicable legislation.
  • Assessment of liability on policy.
  • Product liability claims.
  • Interpretation of policy wording.
  • Subrogated recoveries of damages and defences.

 

9. PUBLIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW PRACTICE

These arears of law regulate and control government departments and other public bodies is known as public and administrative law. Its principle remedy is judicial review. This is the means whereby an individual or business can challenge the lawfulness of government action that affects them.

  • Administrative Law
  • Health Professions Law
  • Local Government Law// Municipal Law
  • Medical Schemes Law
  • Procurement Law
  • Regulatory and Compliance Law
  • Advisory opinions on the interpretation and application of the Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations and Treasury guidelines and directives. 
  • Advice on the interpretation of legislation and compliance in the healthcare industry.
  • Advisory services on governance within public entities and regulated entities such as medical schemes.
  • Advisory services on the restructuring of public entities.
  • Commercial Litigation and Arbitration proceedings.
  • Litigation centred around the interpretation of legislation and the exercise of public power.
  • Professional Negligence Litigation with regard to the liability of professionals in respect of professional conduct.
  • Building and construction disputes including litigation with regard to the recovery of professional fees.
  • Advice on legislative drafting.