You may run a small business or have a senior role in a large organisation, either way running a business successfully requires expert legal support and advice, to ensure your methods and operation are legal and compliant. Choosing a trustworthy legal team that you can build a long-term relationship with, is crucial to the success of your business.
Whatever legal advice you require, we have extensive experience in commercial law ranging from the purchase or sale of a business or shares, contractual disputes, the sale of goods, financial transactions, consumer protection as well as municipal law and the encompassing legislation. It could also entail performing due diligence on a potential acquisition of shares, a business or property, providing opinion on a contractual dispute, or an objection on a municipal valuation, or advice on a municipal dispute.
Given the fast paced environment we live in, we understand that not every matter is the same. Whatever advice you require, we will provide solutions for your specific circumstances to achieve optimal results for you.
We can authenticate and witness your legal documents including apostille and legalisation services, notarising business documentation, the taking out of affidavits, statutory declarations and sworn statements and preparing any other documentation which requires the seal of a Notary Public.
We also handle the execution and registration of notarial bonds, the registration of long-term leases as well as he execution and registration of notarial deeds of servitude.
We work with every kind of client from individuals to financial institutions and corporate entities and strive to faithfully uphold the high tradition of honesty and reliability attached to the solemnities of the office of a Notary.
Commercial property can be complex, so be sure you have a team of lawyers who understand the field, know the risks and can act quickly.
We work with commercial clients across South Africa from individual property owners and investors to developers, lenders, commercial entities as well as Government. Our clients span a wide range of business settings including SANRAL, the Small Enterprise Finance Agency SOC, the National Empowerment Fund and the Department of Human Settlements.
The acquisition or lease of commercial property can be daunting given the price tag that this investment often comes with. It should therefore be treated with the necessary importance deserved. Our experienced team has first-hand knowledge in drawing up commercial property agreements, the registration of property transfers including transfer of ownership or the registration of long-term leases.
We attend to all aspects involving commercial property as well as complex conveyancing involving property transfers, rectifications and exchanges, the registration of mortgage bonds, bond cancellations, subdivisions, consolidations, endorsements, the Opening and Registration of Sectional Title Schemes as well as Township development and all matters ancillary thereto.
We provide robust commercially informed advice and insight on all aspects of acquisition and sale, funding, development and construction, and leasing.
Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Unfortunately, we do not live in a perfect world and disputes are part of everyday life. It is often extremely difficult to avoid especially if you have limited funds or quite frankly, the energy to try to reason with your opponent. That is where we come in – speed and pragmatism are just as important as the merits of your case. Disputes are almost always about resolution rather than simply ‘winning’ at all costs.
We recognise that a fast, cost-effective resolution, designed to support your objectives, is the main priority, which is why we adopt a practical and well-informed approach and always look for alternatives to the cost, time and unpredictability of litigation.
We understand that value for money is also a concern for you and with this in mind, we provide estimates and updates to help you to project manage litigation costs effectively. We offer a range of innovative pricing solutions to ensure that our services are tailored to your budget as well as your needs.
We aim to provide the best possible outcome for your situation and when litigation is the only alternative, be assured that we have the skills and experience to vigorously assert your interests.
