Commercial Law

Our firm offers a range of transactional and regulatory services in all aspects of Commercial Law.

Our services include advising on and implementing the following:

• Mergers and acquisitions, including cross-border transactions;
• Cross border business sales transactions;
• Import and export transactions;
• Off-shore operating and investment structures;
• Specialised investment vehicles, including investment companies, limited partnerships and tokenised funds;
• Debt and equity finance agreements and security instruments;
• License agreements and protection of intellectual property;
• Distribution and agency agreements;
• B-BBEE ownership transactions;
• Broad-based community and employee trusts;
• Structuring employee share and remuneration incentive schemes;
• Setting up franchise business systems and drafting all associated franchise agreements;
• Legal due diligence investigations;
• Service level agreements;
• Standard terms and conditions of trade;
• Incorporated and unincorporated joint venture agreements;
• Constitutions for non-profit organisations, clubs and schools;
• Home owner’s association constitutions;
• Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements.

Corporate Law

Our firm offers a range of transactional and regulatory services in all aspects of Corporate Law. Our attorneys have an in-depth knowledge of the complex and ever changing regulatory environment affecting corporates and the risks associated with it.  Our team has successfully provided various clients (including multi-nationals) with innovative solutions to complex legal and regulatory challenges while ensuring optimal protection against risk.

Our Corporate Law services include the following:

• Advising on and implementation of company restructurings, including the formation of formal groups of companies and unbundling transactions;
• Creation of specialised share classes and investment documents for private equity and venture capital companies;
• Drafting of all company related documents and agreements, Share Buybacks, Rights Issues, unique MOl’s, Shareholders Agreements, Share Sale Agreements and Share Subscription Agreements;
• Advice on management buy-outs;
• Share ownership schemes;
• Corporate governance audits;
• Drafting of Executives Agreements and board charters;
• Drafting of Association Agreements for members of close corporations;
• Registration of non-profit companies and drafting unique MOl’s;
• Advice on and assistance with Shareholder and Director disputes.

Property Law, Conveyancing and Notarial

Our Property and Conveyancing Department is committed to guiding clients through every stage of their property journey with efficiency and care. We handle transfers of residential, agricultural, and commercial properties, and manage mortgage bond registrations for FNB, Standard Bank, ABSA, and private bonds. Our expertise extends to sectional title registrations, compliance support for Body Corporates, and advice on land use rights, rezonings, consolidations, and subdivisions. We also draft and certify notarial documents, including ante-nuptial contracts, notarial and special bonds, and long-term leases, as well as provide guidance on commercial and residential leases. In addition, we assist with property sales from listing to transfer, advise on commercial transactions where property is the key asset, and offer professional property management for commercial leases.

Estate Planning and Deceased Estates

Our experienced team offers comprehensive estate planning services, tailored to meet your unique needs. We specialize in drafting and managing wills, and in establishing and administering trusts—ranging from standard family trusts to more complex, specialized structures.

We conduct thorough estate analyses to proactively identify potential estate liquidity and other issues, ensuring smooth execution and optimal asset distribution to your heirs upon death. Our estate planning also includes strategic estate tax planning to safeguard and preserve wealth across generations.

In matters of deceased estates, we are available to act as executors, whether nominated directly or appointed through a will. Our full-service estate administration includes reporting to the Master’s Office, issuing notices to creditors, drafting the Liquidation and Distribution account and managing all steps through to the final winding up of the estate.

Labour Law

Our Labour Law Department offers extensive expertise in representing both employers and employees across all areas of labour law. Our attorneys are well established in managing complex, high-level disputes for leading corporates and multinational organisations. We are equipped to provide strategic, effective, and results-driven solutions to meet the full spectrum of our clients’ labour law requirements.

Our specialised services include:

• Drafting employment contracts that comply with the latest legislative framework;
• Presiding as chairperson in employment-related disputes;
• Advising on and managing workplace disputes, including the implementation of disciplinary measures;
• Representation before the Labour Court; and
• Assistance and representation with disputes referred to the CCMA and Bargaining Councils.

At all times, we are committed to delivering practical, compliant, and business-focused outcomes that safeguard our clients’ interests while ensuring adherence to South Africa’s evolving Labour Law landscape.