Areas Of Law
Our team of dedicated & dependable attorneys are experts in a wide range of practice areas. Whether you’re an individual or a corporation, we have the experience and results-driven mindset that you need on your side.
We offer a full spectrum of legal services, which are rendered at a competitive rate. Our legal services are primarily and not limited to the following:
commercial
law
We use our experience, expertise and business mindedness to provide practical advice and draft contracts that are well structured and easily comprehensible. We also review contracts drafted by other parties and advise clients accordingly. We draft various types of agreements including but not limited to Sales Agreements, Business Agreements, Building Agreements, etc.
litigation
The litigation department deals with all aspects which involve actual or potential court hearings in the Magistrates and High Court, either by action or application. We have the necessary skills and expertise to litigate in any dispute you may be involved in and will guide you through the process as painlessly as possible. We carefully assess the prospects and cost implications and give you practical advice on the outset to avoid unnecessary costs and litigation. If an alternative and more cost-effective means is available to resolve the matter we advise clients on the outset and ensure that their best interests are served. We ensure that processes and procedures are followed timeously and correctly.
Family
law
We provide advice in all aspects of Family Law particularly issues relating to divorce, custody, access, maintenance, domestic violence and harassment proceedings. We deal with opposed and unopposed divorces. We use our experience to counsel the parties to resolve their disputes and always endeavor to find the best solution especially when minor children are involved. Family law matters are often emotionally challenging; hence we deal with these matters with understanding and sensitivity
Criminal
law
We represent clients in most criminal matters. We attend to bail applications including after- hours bail applications, preparation and consultation for trial, including expert witnesses, attending to trials in the Regional Magistrate’s Court. We also attend to alternative dispute resolutions on behalf of our clients to try and facilitate settlements.
conveyancing
Buying, selling and leasing immovable property is a complex legal process involving different parties. Let us assist you to make the process as seamless and hassle- free as possible. We deal with registration of transfer of residential and commercial properties. We also attend to sub-divisions, consolidations and opening of Sectional Title Registers. We assist clients who buy and sell property privately. We assist them with negotiations and the best way to structure property transactions. We also vet mandates and offers to purchase on behalf of clients dealing with estate agents to ensure that all documents are correct and to avoid pitfalls at a later stage. This is done at no charge to our clients who instruct us to attend to the conveyancing. We pride ourselves with client satisfaction and furnish clients and stakeholders with regular updates.
notarial
work
Notarial work This department is concerned with Registration of Antenuptial Contracts Registration and cancellation of servitudes over property, long term notarial lease agreements, registration of notarial bonds etc
Civil litigation | Debt Collection
We attend to debt collection, breach of contract, rescission of judgements, rental disputes, evictions, damages claims in respect of property and personal injury. We institute claims, defend summons, attend to court applications and trial matters, draft Settlement agreements and Acknowledgments of debt etc. Debt Collections have always been an integral part of the practice often being a stepping stone to litigation. Our aim in collections is speedy recovery with minimal loss to the client. Our skilled staff attend to pre-legal collections, legal collections and Enforcement services.
Will, Trusts and Estate Planning
We offer advice and assistance in all aspects of Estate planning. Legal services provided include drafting of Wills and Deeds of Trust, Estate Planning and winding up of deceased estates. We have helped many clients get their affairs in order. The death of a family member is a traumatic experience and we know that the process of winding up a loved one’s estate can be a daunting task. We therefore tackle the legal issues giving our clients an opportunity to cope with their loss and giving them peace of mind. Utilisation of Trusts is one of the most effective tools in business, estate duty and tax planning.