Deceased Estates, Wills & Trusts

A deceased estate comes into existence when a person dies leaving property or a document which is a will or purports to be a will. Such estate must then be administered and distributed in terms of the deceased’s will or failing a valid will.

Property Law & Conveyancing

Conveyancing is the legal process that takes place when lawful ownership is obtained of immovable property. Each time a property is sold; a new deed of transfer must be drawn up and registered. This is to ensure the security and certainty of an owner’s title to his property.

Litigation & Dispute

Road Accident Claims

The Road Accident Fund requires that you submit a claim within three years of the motor vehicle accident if you know who was responsible. If you don’t know who the responsible driver was – for example, in the case of a claim after a hit-and-run accident – you must submit your claim within two years of the accident.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is defined as a negligent act or omission by a medical professional that results in personal injury to a patient. It occurs when a medical professional’s actions do not meet the accepted standards of practice.

Labour Law

Civil Litigation

This is the process where one person (the ‘plaintiff”) sues the other (the ‘defendant’) in court for a claim sounding in money, to resolve a dispute, to enforce a contract, to get divorced, etc.

Insolvency & Liquidations

Disputes and litigation are a risk when people or companies can’t pay their debts. Our insolvency solicitors can help you make or defend against claims and efficiently resolve your disputes. The insolvency process helps resolve unpaid debts between people or companies and their creditors.

Divorces

Criminal Law

Criminal law is the body of law that relates to crime. It prescribes conduct perceived as threatening, harmful, or otherwise endangering to the property, health, safety, and moral welfare of people inclusive of one’s self.

Arbitrition

Arbitration is a procedure in which a dispute is submitted, by agreement of the parties, to one or more arbitrators who make a binding decision on the dispute. In choosing arbitration, the parties opt for a private dispute resolution procedure instead of going to court.