Practice Areas

Our property team provides an extensive range of legal services across property law, and conveyancing. We offer guidance on various transactions, including open of township registers, the acquisition and sale of residential and commercial properties, consolidations and subdivisions of property. We also work with leading municipalities to manage the registration of RDP homes and Township Registers.

Our property law services include:

• Sale and acquisition of residential and commercial properties.
• Establishment of township registers and sectional title schemes
• Property development
• Consolidation and subdivision of land
• Extensive knowledge of general and surveyor general plans.
• Bond Cancellations for local loan institutions

Our firm has extensive expertise in labour law.. We have provided guidance to various clients at CCMA, bargaining councils and labour court.

Our employment law services include:

• Drafting employment contracts and consultancy agreements
• Creating workplace policies
• Chairing disciplinary hearings
• Representing clients in CCMA, Bargaining Councils and Labour Court disputes 
• Addressing trade union matters
• Managing retrenchments and organizational restructuring
• Developing HR/IR policies, procedures, and strategies

Estate planning involves organizing the management and distribution of your estate during your lifetime and after your passing, while minimizing estate duty. The administration of deceased estates requires the executor to legally distribute the deceased's assets, a process that can often be complex. We recognise that the loss of a loved one is an incredibly challenging time, and we are committed to assisting you in processing the estate and ensuring timely distribution to the beneficiaries. 

Our estate planning and administration services include:

• Drafting wills
• Creating testamentary and inter vivos trusts
• Administering deceased estates
• Overseeing the transfer of deceased estates (providing a single point of contact for the administration and transfer of immovable property)
• Estate planning

Our litigation team is made up of some of the most experienced attorneys in the Eastern Cape, with expertise in both magistrate, regional, high court and the appeal courts. We view ourselves not just as lawyers, but as a committed team to delivering innovative and strategic legal solutions to complex challenges.

Our litigation services include:

• Unauthorised Use of Land matters
• Evictions
• High Court Applications in various matters
• Defended matters on all courts

Our Criminal Defense team provides expert legal representation to individuals facing criminal charges. With in-depth knowledge of criminal law, we offer strong defense strategies, ensuring that our clients' rights are protected throughout the legal process—from investigation to trial and beyond. We are committed to securing the best possible outcomes for our clients by providing personalized legal support at every stage.

Our Criminal Defense services include:

• Defense against criminal charges, including violent crimes, property crimes, drug-related offenses, and white-collar crimes
• Representation in bail hearings and applications
• Legal advice during criminal investigations
• Preparation and representation at trial
• Negotiation of plea agreements and settlements
• Post-conviction appeals, expungements, and record clearing

Our Family Law team offers compassionate and expert legal services to individuals and families navigating complex family matters. We understand the emotional and personal nature of family law issues and are dedicated to providing practical, supportive solutions. Whether through negotiation or litigation, we work to protect the best interests of our clients and their families.

Our Family Law services include:

• Divorce and separation proceedings
• Child custody and access arrangements
• Child and spousal maintenance
• Adoption and surrogacy
• Protection orders and domestic violence matters
• Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
• Mediation and dispute resolution
• Distribution of marital assets and property settlements

Our Debt Collection team offers professional and reliable services to help businesses and individuals recover outstanding debts. We understand that dealing with overdue payments can be stressful and challenging, which is why we approach each case with a blend of empathy and legal expertise. Our goal is to secure the repayment you are owed while maintaining respectful relationships between all parties involved.

Whether you're dealing with overdue invoices, loan defaults, or other financial obligations, we offer both proactive and legal strategies to recover your debts efficiently and effectively.

Our Debt Collection services include:

• Commercial and consumer debt recovery
• Debt negotiation and settlements
• Legal action for unpaid debts
• Debt management and restructuring solutions
• Credit reporting and risk assessment
• Bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings
• Judgment enforcement and asset recovery
• Dispute resolution and mediation services