OUR SERVICES
Administrative and Constitutional law
Our team assists in the judicial review of decisions made by the government and other state organs. Our role/involvement largely includes assessing the lawfulness, fairness, and reasonableness of the relevant decisions. We further advise on the relationship between labour law and administrative law and on how decisions should be made to be insulated from judicial review. Some of the services that we render in this area of the law include:
- Litigation arising out of the exercise of administrative powers by an organ of the state.
- Drafting of legal opinions on constitutional and administrative powers of organs of state.
Employment & Labour Law
In every industry, employees are the company’s main competitive and customers In ensuring a continuing successful operation, adherence to employment law and labour laws is essential. As part of our service
offering, we assist our clients with all their employment needs, in relation to the following:
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts.
- Assist in dispute resolution and disciplinary matters.
- Advise on matters relating to organizational restructure.
- Advise on collective bargaining.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
We provide a comprehensive service in most of the country’s major corporations and have dealt with many of the problems generated by changes in the financial marketplace. Our countrywide network includes many experienced former litigants, enabling us to represent clients effectively in the most difficult and sophisticated government investigations. Depending on the nature of the grievance our office is equipped with the necessary facilities to facilitate Arbitrations and Mediation. Further we have a vast selection of private Arbitrators and other specialists to assist our clients.
Tax Law (Income, VAT, Customs & Trade)
We have a strong and experienced Team in practicing and consulting in Tax Laws . We represent taxpayers and advice on tax and regulatory aspects relating to income tax, and value-added tax. With a special focus on and Objections and Dispute Resolutions and Tax Rulings.
We have a strong and experienced Team in practicing and consulting Customs and excise consulting, with a service that extends to the following:
- Objections and Dispute Resolutions.
- Customs Valuation.
- Diesel Refunds Audits.
- Registrations.
Recoveries and Liquidation
Efficient debt collection from sending letters of demand to processing legal claims. We have been involved in collection for several years. We deal with soft and hard collections depending on the client’s needs. We tailor our methods of collection to that which suits the Client’s needs. We have a particularly good track record of recovery. We are currently collecting on behalf of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency and other private entities.
Commercial Law
Our team boost extensive experience in all forms of commercial law, which includes drafting, reviewing and commenting on various documents and transactions, including articles of association, shareholders, agreements etc.
We ensure that we are abreast of all legal matters and changes in law by providing the best possible legal advice, we on behalf of clients, regularly consulting with specialists in various fields and make use of cutting-edge technologies and legal software.
Our staff is well-trained and qualified to handle any form of Commercial litigation, ranging from advising and drafting to important matters such as compliance and litigation.
Our lawyers can advise you and your team on all forms of commercial contracts and to support your day-to-day and strategic business activities.
- Corporate governance
- Mergers and Acquisitions
Mediation and Arbitration
Our firm has been part of Mediation and arbitration of every creed and form. We have been practicing in various tribunals for over 10 years. We host qualified arbitrators and mediators. We passionately believe in all forms of ADR as it often is simpler and more affordable for our clients. Furthermore, we can proudly say that we can appear in any forum within the country and have made a name for ourselves through our tenacity and dedication.
Family Law
Our approach is to bring about amicable resolutions through settlement discussions and ADR. However, where litigation is inevitable or has already commenced, our family lawyers have considerable experience both men and women in cases to a trial conclusion with strategy and tenacity in areas which includes :
- Property Settlements
- Parenting and Children.
Property and Real Estate
Our expertise includes trusts and estate planning as well as commercial, industrial, residential, and retail projects. We understand that when you plan to buy or sell your most important investment, you expect expert legal advice to ensure that your transaction is processed cost- effectively and timeously.
Our property & real estate lawyers provide innovative solutions to the ever-changing circumstances in the market, whether from a legal or commercial perspective. Our key areas of strength include the following, all of which can significantly affect industry stakeholders.
Personal Injury, RAF, PRASA and medical negligence
We have been involved with Road Accident Fund (“RAF”) matters for the past 13 years, where we have assisted Plaintiffs. However, our Attorneys have worked in Defendant Attorney firms before and have an excellent understanding of the rules regulating the claims and defend the RAF against making unsubstantiated payments.
We have a dedicated team that deals with RAF matters exclusively. We have managed to build a good reputation amongst our counterparts when it comes to RAF matters. We have systems in place that make our work with RAF matters much easier. We have a dedicated driver that transports clients to different medical practitioners.
Environmental and Mining Law
The legal requirements associated with health and environmental management systems. As environmental law is still an emerging discipline in South Africa, our lawyers readily share their expertise by convening seminars and workshops on environmental law, the legal implications for the mining industry, and the effects of environmental law on consumer rights.
Our mining and environmental lawyers understand the risks and political intricacies inherent in carrying out mining operations in South Africa, particularly in difficult jurisdictions. The environmental impact of mining is a sensitive topic that organization’s often need assistance with.
- Advice on regulatory and compliance issues.
- Advice on contractual and transactional issues.
- Litigation and dispute resolution.
- Advice on waste and hazardous substance emission and control.
- Restitution of land rights.
Tax Law (Income, VAT, Customs & Trade)
We have a strong and experienced Team in practicing and consulting in Tax Laws . We represent taxpayers and advice on tax and regulatory aspects relating to income tax, and value-added tax. With a special focus on and Objections and Dispute Resolutions and Tax Rulings.
We have a strong and experienced Team in practicing and consulting Customs and excise consulting, with a service that extends to the following:
- Objections and Dispute Resolutions.
- Customs Valuation.
- Diesel Refunds Audits.
- Registrations.
Criminal Law
We have a dedicated team that can provide effective and expert criminal defense attorney services. Our service offering, covers all aspects of criminal law, which includes, but is not limited to:
- Bail assistance,
- Legal advice and
- Court representation, which may include:
- Appeals against conviction and sentences;
- Review applications; and
- Criminal record removals.
- Monitoring criminal proceedings and assessing fairness of processes Tax Law (Income, VAT, Customs & Trade)
We have a strong and experienced Team in practicing and consulting in Tax Laws . We represent taxpayers and advice on tax and regulatory aspects relating to income tax, and value-added tax. With a special focus on and Objections and Dispute Resolutions and Tax Rulings.
We have a strong and experienced Team in practicing and consulting Customs and excise consulting, with a service that extends to the following:
- Objections and Dispute Resolutions, including section 96 applications.
- Customs Valuation.
- Tariff classification
- Diesel Refunds Audits.
- Registration.
Immigration Law
We have a Team that provides an all-inclusive offering covering all areas of legal immigration and advising on aspects such as immigration, nationality, and citizenship matters.
Our team of experts advises on the following:
- All issues arising from the interpretation and application of the following legislations:
- South Africa’s Immigration Act of 2002;
- Refugees Act of 1998; and
- Any other relevant immigration legislation, regulations, policies, and case law.
- Assisting and facilitating VISA-related disputes and applications.
- Where needed, legal assistance with administrative-related reviews and appeals.
- Advice and guidance on residency-related applications.
