Dispute Resolution

When litigation is unavoidable, we weigh business objectives against legal, commercial and reputational risk to determine the best path to success. We analyse negotiating weaknesses and devise optimal procedural tactics or creative settlement approaches, executing as promptly and as cost effectively as possible.

Litigation and Arbitration

Litigation involves the legal process for settling disputes or claims between and amongst natural persons, juristic persons and the state that requires objective determination. Arbitration is a method used for commercial dispute resolution in South Africa and worldwide.

Once a dispute cannot be resolved amicably, you will need a litigation attorney to assist and represent you in resolving the dispute, either through skilled negotiations and a settlement or bringing your case before a court of law or other form of dispute resolution.

Criminal Law

Our criminal law attorneys have a wealth of experience and knowledge of all criminal laws and procedures. We know our clients' rights and we know how to enforce those rights as swiftly as possible. No matter what the situation may be, our professionals offer accurate, objective advice and strive to achieve the best outcome for each client.

Divorce and Family Law

We are committed to minimising the emotional and financial stress of divorce on all members of the family. Our team of attorneys are dedicated to understanding your unique issues and explaining how best to approach your situation, especially where there are children involved. We place the best interests of any children affected by divorce proceedings in top priority, with the aim of reducing the possible disruptions suffered by your family.

Banking and Finance

We will assist in negotiations, structuring deals, completing due diligence checks, mediating between parties and ensuring that all deals are legally compliant. We offer advice and legal representation in respect of all facets of banking and finance law, including financing relating to project and infrastructure, leverage and acquisition, assets and property, securitisations as well as capital markets. Our experienced team is serious about providing only the most accurate and reliable advice in order to protect our clients’ best interests and see to their success.

Commercial Law

Commercial law pertains to all aspects of business relationships and commerce. It applies to matters such as contracts, labour relations, tax, intellectual property, franchising and various other facets of the business world. It plays a definitive and crucial role in business and the economy in general.

Our clients can rest assure that our team of experienced attorneys will assist them with the drafting of integrated business contracts and resolve any matter with the utmost professionalism and proficiency, always prioritising their business needs.

Our corporate law attorneys have a polished knowledge of business law, the latest commercial trends and of course the prevailing developments in applicable legislation and regulations. When it comes to any of your unique corporate matters, our ambitious team can offer you expert advice and reliable representation. Regardless of the type of industry and size of the companies involved, we can assist you with the incorporation of companies, restructuring of corporate entities, mergers and acquisitions, listing or delisting on stock exchanges, securing finance and in many other respects.

Debt Collection

Different laws regulate the process of loan collection in South Africa. As such, debt collectors have certain limitations that they must not violate while carrying out their assignment.

Our attorneys have a keen awareness of the National Credit Act as well as the rights and obligations of a credit provider, and thus are competent to provide advice that our clients can depend on and use to make optimal decisions. Our team of experts have the experience to recognise delaying tactics and will ensure that unnecessary delays are swiftly dealt with in order to avoid drawing the matter out.

Insolvency

Our attorneys have the commercial expertise and practical skills to assist anyone who is affected by actual or pending insolvency proceedings.

Should informal attempts at settlement be unsuccessful, we will guide you in instituting insolvency proceedings and robustly defend your rights in a court of law, as creditor or insolvent debtor.

Insurance Law

Both insurance providers and insured parties seek the expertise of our legal professionals. We are apt to deal with all kinds of insurance policies and claims, relating to your business, health, home, vehicles, mortgage agreements and more.

We treat each matter on an individual basis and, in doing so, pride ourselves on ensuring that our client’s cost to recovery ratio remains highly favourable.

Personal Injury and Medical Negligence

We assist clients who have suffered physical and/or psychological injuries, as a result of the negligent or wrongful acts of another person or entity, to claim compensation for past and future losses suffered.

We are highly accomplished with claims against the Road Accident Fund for personal injuries suffered by drivers, passengers or pedestrians, and for loss of support suffered by dependents where the life of a breadwinner has been lost.

Our attorneys also have impeccable knowledge of medical malpractice claims. If you have suffered from poor medical treatment or an incorrect diagnosis at the hands of a medical professional or department, we are more than competent to assist with your claim from start to finish.

Trusts

If you wish to place property in trust, our attorneys will provide exceptional strategic advice for manoeuvring your resources in order to optimally preserve your wealth. 

We understand that every client has differing needs. We take into consideration your particular legal relationships and obligations, as well as your family and personal circumstances in order to furnish you with the best expert advice and legal services.