Criminal Litigation
We assist clients with bail applications both at the police station and at Court. Our aim is to protect the rights of the individual and will ensure that individuals rights are protected at all times and that a fair trial is given to the accused.
We offer assistance from bail to trial and guide you throughout; advice on various aspects of criminal law and will educate you on your rights so that you are aware of same and will be protected in the future
Civil Litigation
We understand the High Court and Magistrate Court processes and procedures and have extensive knowledge and experience in applying legislation, case law and the rules of court to the unique facts of a particular case. We conduct our own trials and motion proceedings and strive to ensure that our Clients receive the best possible outcome.
We handle all litigation matters in both the High Court and Magistrate’s Court as well as arbitration proceedings for individual and corporate purposes.
Often the only solution is recourse to a court of law. In these cases, employing our capable and effective legal professionals assures that all cases are properly prepared and managed in all respects.
Road Construction Law
We offer drafting, interpreting and enforcing construction contracts;
Arbitration over disputes in terms of construction contracts;
Legal advice relating to national, regional and municipal legislation relating to building, engineering, architectural, environmental and other associated industries;
Alternative dispute resolution processes, including mediation and arbitration, over construction disputes;
Creating bid documentation and putting together tenders for bids, and advice relating to preferential procurement laws;
Builder’s liens; and
Enforcement of payment guarantees
Aviation Law
We offer advises on all aspects of aviation industry disputes including delivery disputes, lease defaults and repossessions, airline passenger claims, risk management and contractual and insurance issues.
We povide legal assistance to aviation companies making applications to aviation regulators in terms of the aviation regulations.
Employment & Labour law
We represent clients in significant labour matters; litigate in the CCMA, bargaining councils, Labour Courts, the Supreme Court of Appeal and the Constitutional Court; and act for a diverse range of clients, inclusive of multinationals and trade unions. Our employment law services include Alternative Dispute Resolution; Hearing Facilitation; Policy Guidance; Counsel & Recommendations; Change Management; Legal Representation; Integrated Forensics and Employment Law Training.
Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
We resolve domestic and cross-border mandates, international arbitrations and investigations and enforcement for clients across all the key industry sectors.
We prevent and resolve disputes by providing clients with practical, creative legal advice that focuses on their strategic and commercial objectives.
We also represent clients at forums of alternative dispute resolution, e.g. various tribunals, commissions, mediation and arbitration.
Also, we offer independent Mediation services and serve on several panels for mediators.
Real Estate & Commercial Transactions
We handle a wide variety of real estate transactions and our strong track record of working on some of the most high-profile and innovative real estate matters allows us to bring solutions that add value at all stages of property investments and development transactions.
We guide clients through the process of transferring ownership of any immovable property (real estate).
We advise clients on any Property law or related matter such as:
general compliance before buying or selling a property; the state of or remedy required in building compliance; sectional title schemes and their management
property rights, the enforcement thereof or resolving property related disputes; assistance in the advertising of the property; help with the signing of the contract; facilitating home loan applications; facilitating bridging finance to any party in the property transaction and attending to registration in the Deeds Office.
Property Management
We offer property management services that include drafting contracts to buy or sell your property, such as agreements of sale or lease (business or residential), buying or selling your other assets, and and a myriad of other issues relating to acquiring or disposing of personal and fixed property. We can also assist you if your ownership of any assets, movable or immovable, is at risk.
Personal Injury Claims
We assist clients who were injured, wronged or experienced damage at the hands of another in respect of their person, property, rights or reputation.
Personal injury law refers to a set of legal processes involved in civil cases arising as result of wrongful or negligent conduct on the part of a third party.
Our personal injury legal services include counsel, the processing of claims and handling of matters related to personal injury cases, motor vehicle and road accident claims, medical malpractice claims, medical negligence claims, slip and fall claims, Metrorail or train accident claims, aviation accident claims, dog bite and animal attack claims, product liability claims, lift and gate or door malfunction claims, police assault claims, and wrongful arrest and detention claims.
Motor Vehicle Accident Claims
We asist with third party claims, which are claims for compensation resulting from personal injury to or the death of a person, eg. the death of a breadwinner, in a motor vehicle accident. Such a claim will lie against the RAF, a statutory body.
A third party claim only relates to bodily injuries, and accordingly no claim for damage to a motor vehicle or other assets can be claimed from the RAF.
We conduct a comprehensive investigation so you can get compensated the fair amount for your pain and suffering.
Family Law
Our services and dedicated support assists families to navigate their way through some of the most difficult challenges facing them, whether it concerns the family, matrimonial matters, maintenance or custody of minor children, antenuptial contracts, postnuptial agreements or divorce.
We can act on behalf of both parties concerned in divorce proceedings where it is clear at the inception of the matter that the parties will be able to reach an amicable settlement.
In addition, our services include ante nuptial contracts; changes in matrimonial property regimes; Rule 43 applications for interim relief; mediation in family law disputes; enforcement of orders relating to family law matters
Administration of Deceased Estates & Trusts
We also offer a specialist service in administrating deceased estates which includes drafting and executing wills to suit every individual’s specific needs and to give effect to the particular estate planning strategies implemented. It is a pivotal instrument to ensure that your life’s endeavours leave a lasting legacy much larger than yourself.
We assist clients in setting up either:
An inter vivos trust (a trust between the living or a group of people) for the benefit of selected beneficiaries (including BBBEE beneficiaries); or
A testamentary trust (stipulation/provision in a will) for the benefit of the testator’s heirs. Managing a trust, ensuring it is relevant and compliant, or being an appointed trustee.
We can guide you and/or your appointed trustees to ensure that they handle matters in terms of prevailing best practice.
Medical Malpractice Claims
We investigate and litigate all aspects pertaining to medical malpractice matters and to achieve the best possible result. We have the requisite knowledge & expertise to assist the aggrieved client, so as to place the client in the position that the client would have been in, were it not for the professional’s negligent conduct or malpractice.
Environmental Law Compliance
We offer high-level specialized advice on all areas of environmental legal compliance and assist our clients in meeting their statutory and corporate governance obligations.
We provide our clients with clarity and relevant resources surrounding the laws that regulate the impact of human activities on the environment,
which include due diligence investigations and environmental legal compliance with the suite of environmental laws, including waste, air emissions, environmental impact and biodiversity laws, as well as heritage law, land claims and ISO 14001 compliance and implementation.
Debt Collection
As Debt collection attorneys in South Africa, our team have perfected a swift, no-nonsense way of collecting monies and have been employed by both companies in South Africa and internationally to do so.
We offer a two-phased plan for your debt collection:
Phase 1: Soft Collections
We contact the debtors and negotiate a mutually beneficial agreement for the repayment of the debt in order for the business relationship between you and your client to continue for many years.
Phase 2: Soft Collections
We offer our collections services on the following terms:
1. A predetermined set fee;
2. Collecting commission on an agreed percentage on the retrieved debt;
3. A monthly fee for unlimited instructions etc. We are flexible enough to tailor our services and fees to each client independently.
Corporate Governance
We advise on the full range of domestic and international governance issues, from best practices, salaries, indemnification and insurance to conflicts of interests, internal investigations, defensive mandates and crisis management.
Our experience includes advising on board and committee composition including board diversity, leadership structures and oversight of risk management, as well as board functions and duties including reviewing bylaws and guidelines, committee charters, codes of ethics and other governance-related materials designed to comply with legal and regulatory requirements and best practices.
We also have extensive experience representing board committees on sensitive transactional and litigation-related matters ranging from related party transactions, going private and other transactions to matters involving potential conflicts of interest.
Regulatory Compliance, Risk & Quality Assurance
Our service extends to identifying specific governance and/or compliance risks that resulted in prejudice and/or losses,and making recommendations to mitigate these.
Our services including compliance audits and training as well as the drafting and reviewing of all relevant documentation, policies and agreements, preventative risk management and compliance advice, tailored risk management strategies and in-depth guidance on emergency response preparation and crisis management solutions.
Commercial Law & Contracts
We offer a wide range of commercial products & industry specific solutions that make both legal and good business sense, including the registration of close corporations, companies, trusts and Section 21 Companies.
We attend to the negotiating and drafting of commercial agreements, more particular various sale agreements, building agreements, land availability agreements and service agreements.
Our type of written contract offers you the convenience of ensuring that both parties to the agreement are fully aware of the contents of the agreement; establishing transparency between the parties;
creating and maintaining trust between parties; and avoiding unnecessary disputes between parties.
We also offer legal advice pertaining to the viability, legal and tax implications in respect thereof.
Correspondent Work
We have an in-depth knowledge of the jurisdictions that we serve and we have a hands-on approach to the matters under our care.
.We offer other firms our services to act as correspondent for the jurisdictions of Gauteng and Eastern Cape.
We are committed to offer service that is expeditious and diligent. Unless any other agreement is in place, we tend to fee on a party and party scale. We look forward to being of your assistance.
Black Economic Empowerment
We offer advisory on the Broad-Based BEE Act, the Codes of Good Practice, Transformation Charters and Sector Codes, and related legislation and regulations.
The constitutionally mandated objective of the Government seeks to address the legacy of apartheid through legislation and policy aimed at increasing the participation of black people in the economy.
We work with any size business and across any sector to ensure the best possible BBBEE score allowing the business to grow and expand.
Our services are therefore not only confined to setup and compliance but include regular updates, implementation and an annual review.
Forensic Investigations
We identify and manage the extent of commercial, regulatory and reputation risks in your organisation, while preserving legal professional privilege. Our forensic services includes commercial & criminal, cyber and fruad investigations.
We have a broad understanding of investigations and enquiries, and the subsequent litigation, enabling them to guide clients through investigations and increase the prospect of a successful outcome
Our forensic team is solutions focused, providing prompt responses and timely updates.
Technology & Telecomms
We offer advice on the legal aspects on wide range of functions and sector-related issues including: ICT infrastructure; software licensing, distribution, integration and development; services integration and aggregation; contract management; off-shoring; procurement; business processing; technology turnkey solutions; e-commerce; software and technology-related intellectual property issues; data privacy; cloud service solutions; and information security.Technology is enabling businesses in many ways.
Trust us for practical legal advice that ensures technology enables growth and development in your business.
Immigration Law
We offer immigration services and workforce mobility including timely solutions to immigration matters including work permit; visas; study permits; permanent resident status and citizenship. We assist our clients ensure they are operating their businesses with the best legal startegues for achieving smooth worforce transitions.
We will handle and file your paperwork correctly, promptly and efficiently with the Department of Home Affairs, for those abroad and within the South African border as well as appeals.
Our expertise prevents untimely delays or mistakes with the lodging of documents.
Insolvency, Restructuring & Business Rescue
We focus on minimising loss, maximising returns and assisting clients to proactively manage financial risk and exposure.
We maximise the likelihood of the company continuing in existence on a solvent basis by assisting directors and creditors and sets out a broad overview of business rescue proceedings and the sections of the Act which will affect companies in financial distress.
Our portfolio includes lenders, private equity and distressed debt funds, hedge funds, bondholders, public and private corporations, debtors, liquidators, examiners, office-holders, secured and unsecured creditors, committees, management and other relevant stakeholders.
Intellectual Property
We register and protect clients’ trademarks, patents, designs, copyright, domain names and plant breeders’ rights.
We are skilled in assessing the size, content and value of clients’ IP portfolios, following up with strategic development guidelines and portfolio management. In keeping with current technological advancements, clients enjoy free and direct internet access to the IP portfolios managed on their behalf. Where clients’ IP rights are threatened, we litigate, be it in the form of interdicts, injunctions or claims for damages.We are also experienced in conducting domain name dispute proceedings.
