Strategic legal solutions with a broader perspective

We represent clients in complex commercial and civil disputes before courts, tribunals and arbitration forums across South Africa. Where appropriate, we pursue mediation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to achieve efficient, commercially sound outcomes while minimising disruption to our clients' operations.

We advise companies, creditors, business rescue practitioners and stakeholders on business rescue proceedings, corporate restructurings and insolvency-related matters. Our services include debt recovery, liquidation proceedings, sequestrations, distressed asset transactions and strategies aimed at preserving value while protecting clients' legal and commercial interests.

We provide practical legal advice throughout the lifecycle of construction and infrastructure projects. Our services include drafting and negotiating construction contracts, advising on procurement and project risk, resolving payment disputes, delay and defect claims, adjudication, arbitration and construction-related litigation.

We provide strategic legal support to businesses at every stage of their development. Our corporate services include company formations, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, shareholder and board advisory services, corporate restructuring and ongoing legal support tailored to the operational needs of modern businesses.

We advise clients on a broad range of commercial transactions and business arrangements. Our services include drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, financing transactions and strategic commercial advisory aimed at facilitating growth while effectively managing legal risk.

We advise employers and employees on all aspects of employment law. Our practice encompasses employment contracts, disciplinary and incapacity proceedings, retrenchments, executive terminations, workplace investigations, collective bargaining, labour litigation, CCMA proceedings, Labour Court disputes and employment-related regulatory compliance.

We assist businesses in protecting, commercialising and enforcing their intellectual property rights. Our services include trademark, copyright and related intellectual property advisory, licensing and commercialisation agreements, infringement disputes and strategies designed to safeguard valuable business assets.

We advise landowners, communities, businesses and public institutions on matters relating to land reform, land rights and restitution. Our team assists clients in navigating the complex legislative framework governing land ownership, redistribution, restitution and tenure rights while balancing commercial and public interest considerations.

We advise mining companies, investors and resource-based businesses on regulatory compliance, mining rights, commercial transactions and operational matters within the mining and natural resources sector. Our services include regulatory approvals, contractual negotiations, environmental compliance and dispute resolution.

We assist individuals, families, trustees, executors and estate administrators with comprehensive estate planning and administration. Our services include drafting wills and trusts, estate administration, succession planning, trust governance, estate disputes and strategic advisory services designed to preserve wealth across generations.

We provide strategic tax advice to businesses and individuals across a range of domestic tax matters. Our practice includes tax planning, transactional tax advisory, regulatory compliance, engagements with the South African Revenue Service (SARS), tax dispute resolution and litigation where necessary.