Services

Corporate & Commercial Law

Advising on the establishment of companies, partnerships, or trusts. Drafting and reviewing incorporation documents, such as Memoranda of Incorporation (MOI) and shareholder agreements. Structuring businesses to optimize tax, governance, and operational efficiency.  Facilitating the purchase, sale, or merger of businesses, including due diligence investigations. Drafting and negotiating transaction agreements, such as sale of shares or assets agreements. Ensuring compliance with competition law and regulatory approvals (e.g., Competition Commission). Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, including supply agreements, service contracts, franchise agreements, and joint venture agreements. Advising on contract enforcement, breach, or termination disputes. Advising boards and directors on compliance with the Companies Act, King IV Code on Corporate Governance, and other regulations. Assisting with shareholder meetings, board resolutions, and corporate policies. Ensuring businesses comply with laws that are unique to South Africa, such as the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act etc. Advising on industry-specific regulations (e.g., healthcare, financial services, or telecommunications).

Dispute Resolution

Representing clients in all superior courts across all jurisdictions within South Africa, as well as before various tribunals, forums, and both regional and district courts. Managing matters requiring arbitration or mediation, and serving as mediator or arbitrator when appropriate.

Property Law

Resolving boundary disputes, unlawful occupation, and breach of contract. Representing clients in eviction proceedings (e.g. PIE Act compliance). Litigating or mediating property-related conflicts. Advising on zoning, planning permissions, and municipal regulations. Assisting developers with land subdivision and consolidation. Navigating environmental and heritage compliance. Drafting lease agreements for residential and commercial properties. Advising landlords and tenants under the Rental Housing Act. Handling disputes over rental payments, maintenance, and evictions. Advising body corporates and homeowners’ associations. Interpreting and enforcing sectional title rules and governance. Handling disputes over levies, common property, and management rights.

Labour Law

Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, including restraint of trade and confidentiality clauses. Advising on workplace policies (disciplinary codes, grievance procedures, leave policies). Representing clients at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA). Handling disputes related to unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal, and unfair labour practices. Litigating in the Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court. Assisting with compliance under the Employment Equity Act. Ensuring compliance with OHSA regulations. Advising on liability and risk mitigation in workplace injury cases. Guiding employers through retrenchment processes under Section 189 of the LRA. Advising on restructuring, mergers, and section 197 transfers. Conducting workshops on labour law compliance. Advising HR departments on legal obligations and best practices.

Family Law

Assisting clients with divorce proceedings, including contested and uncontested divorces. Advising on the division of matrimonial property under the applicable marital regime (e.g., in community of property, out of community with/without accrual). Negotiating and drafting settlement agreements. Handling spousal maintenance claims. Resolving disputes over custody (care) and access (contact) of minor children. Advising on parental rights and responsibilities under the Children’s Act 38 of 2005. Handling child maintenance claims and disputes. Representing clients in cases involving child relocation or abduction (including Hague Convention matters). Advising on the legal rights of cohabiting partners, including claims to shared assets. Handling disputes arising from the dissolution of cohabitation or universal partnerships.

Debt Recovery

Section 129 Credit Notices.

Liquidated & Unliquidated Claims.

Tracing & Investigations.

Liquidation applications against insolvent companies.