SPECIALISED LEGAL SERVICES
Our expertise in significant market sectors has earned the confidence of leading clients locally and globally. This includes emerging economies and developed countries.
Litigation
We successfully litigate in the following specific sectors:
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Commercial law
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Property law
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Banking and finance
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Restraints of trade
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Intellectual property protection
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Labour law
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Sports law
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Divorce
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Cross-national claims
Our general litigation includes:
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Public liability claims
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Personal injury claims and medico-legal claims
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Competition law
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​In addition we advise on infrastructure development to promote local and foreign investment, with expert analysis on all facets of risk. We have superior insights on cross-border transactions where language, culture, perceptions of governance, capabilities and infrastructure may compromise our clients.
Commercial Law
If your challenge is in commercial and corporate structuring we operate in the areas of:
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Shareholder agreements
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Mergers and acquisition
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Joint ventures
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BBBEE structuring
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Tax advice
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Buy and sell agreements
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Business rescue
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Insurance and compliance work for corporates in banking, insurance, property and financial investment industries.
Insurance Law
Our insurance law includes:
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Opinions, merits, quantum and repudiations
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Acting as arbitrator in disputes between companies and the drafting of effective policy documents.
Estates & Trusts
We are involved in:
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Estate planning and trusts
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Drafting of wills
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Ante-nuptial agreements
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Administration of deceased estates and litigation in estates.
Dispute Resolution
We offer successful interventions with alternative dispute resolutions, mediation and arbitration.
Our success with the latter has enabled significant cost saving for clients who seek rapid and effective solutions to pressing legal matters. Effective settlement negotiations have remained our forte.
Conveyancing and Real Estate
We act for leading financial institutions and property developers with whom we have long-term and trusted relationships. Our scope extends beyond conveyancing to include commercial property transactions, expert advice on property development, sectional title and leasing throughout the country.
We serve large corporations and residential buyers and sellers.
Cross Border Transactions
We provide superior insights into risk-related, cross-border transactions where - language, culture, perceptions of governance, geo-political dynamics and infrastructure may compromise our client’s commercial activities, return on investment or contract implementation.
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Drafting contracts for these environments requires both unique skills and a high-level of knowledge. It remains one of our specialisations. We continuously monitor the nature of bilateral foreign investment possibilities.