COMMERCIAL & CORPORATE LAW
The firm assists, clients in an array of services relative to the formation of companies, the establishment of corporate governance systems and compliance with the applicable legal matrix. The firm assists, in the conclusion of shareholders and other commercial agreements, necessary for companies.
• Formation and registration of companies,
• Design of corporate governance for the company,
• Conclusion of shareholders agreements,
• Drafting, conclusion and negotiation of agreements
THE LAW OF CONTRACT
Our specialists are well-skilled in drafting contracts and advising clients throughout the broad spectrum of contract law and alternative dispute resolution arising from contractual relationships.
• Commercial contracts drafted for various commercial purposes,
• Advice regarding the application of contracts in commerce and the identification of the implications of legal, financial and tax risk, affecting these contracts.
• Legal, tax and financial risk applicable to contracts.
LITIGATION & ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The firm practices, in all fields of commercial litigation, in particular commercial litigation addressing the recovery of assets for distressed financial institutions and corporate entities.
• Commencing litigation by summons,
• Resolution of dispute by way of mediation; expedited mediation and arbitration,
• Drafting of applications and supporting affidavits.
CYBERLAW AND E-COMMERCE
We advise on various aspects, relating to the conclusion of electronic agreements and the dangers prevalent in e-commerce. With all relevant national and international rules and regulations taken into consideration we provide the following:
• Drafting of indemnities suitable for websites,
• Advice with regard to relevant legislation,
• E-commerce transactions,
• Prevention of cyber crimes,
• The rules regarding binding contracts within an E-commerce environment.
TAX, TRUST LAW AND ESTATE PLANNING
With vast experience we advise on the applicability of trusts and their functions in estate planning and the tax implications thereof. Estate planning and the importance thereof.
• Legal advice regarding tax;
• Drafting of, and use of trusts in respect of estate planning;
• Estate planning, administration and trust administration;
• Estate planning with regard to effective tax management.
CRIMINAL LAW
We will assist clients with bail applications both at the police station and at Court. We have in house counsel with years of experience in criminal law aiming to protect the rights of the individual and ensuring that individuals rights are protected at all times maintaining a free and fair trial is given to the accused. We will provide assistance from bail to trial and guide you throughout. We offer 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.
LABOUR LAW
• Advice and drawing of employment contracts, restraints of trade or confidentiality agreements.
• Disputes relating to restraints or confidentiality
• Probationary employee disputes
• Unfair labour practice disputes
• Unfair dismissal disputes
• Retrenchments
• Transfer of undertakings
• Organisational development
• Independent contractors
• Legal advice on all areas of labour and employment law
• Legal representation at CCMA, Bargaining Councils, Labour Courts, Labour Appeal Court, High Courts and the Supreme Court of Appeals and the Constitutional Court
• Chairing of disciplinary enquiries as well as prosecuting on behalf of the employer and representation of employees.
• Drawing codes and policies and procedures manuals as well as the induction and training of staff
• Consulting services on all aspects of HR and IR
• Retrenchments, restructuring and organisational development
• Attending to all aspects of Health and Safety requirements and environment law
• Strikes and picketing
FAMILY LAW
Family Law is the practice of law dealing with all aspects of family matters including the following:
• Drafting of Antenuptial Contracts
• Matrimonial Property system advice
• Marriages (Customary, Civil and Same-Sex Unions)
• Maintenance (Child and Spousal)
• Parental rights & responsibilities (Care, Contact and Guardianship)
• Parenting Plan Agreements
• Domestic Violence
• Divorce
• Sharing of assets and redistribution agreements
• Drafting of Cohabitation Agreements
• Drafting of Wills
• Divorce Mediation
• Court preparation
• Any other Family Law related service