Services

Corporate & Commercial Law

Business formation and structuring (companies, trusts, partnerships)

Every great business starts with a solid foundation. Whether it’s a company, trust, or partnership, the right structure defines liabilities, tax benefits, and operational efficiency. We ensure your entity is legally sound and positioned for long-term success.‍

Contract drafting, negotiation, and interpretation

A contract is more than just a legal formality, it’s a critical safeguard for your business, ensuring clarity, protection, and enforceability. We draft agreements that eliminate ambiguity, secure your interests, and facilitate smooth partnerships. Whether structuring commercial deals, shareholder agreements, or tailored business contracts, we provide expert guidance through drafting, negotiation, and interpretation. Our goal is to create agreements that are strategically sound, legally compliant, and built for long-term success.

Corporate governance and regulatory compliance

Compliance is not just a legal obligation, it is the foundation of credibility, stability, and operational integrity. Businesses must navigate shareholder rights, board responsibilities, and industry-specific regulations to protect their interests and maintain trust. We provide strategic legal support, ensuring companies stay within the legal framework while minimising risks, enhancing transparency, and strengthening governance structures. Our approach is proactive, helping businesses build compliance-driven frameworks that foster long-term sustainability and trust.

Dawn raids

We provide legal assistance to businesses from every sector by creating a thorough contingency plan for the company during dawn raids. We provide legal advice and training to companies and its staff so that disruptiveness during such a process may be mitigated.

Insolvency & business rescue

We provide a wide range of legal services pertaining to legal entities and persons in financial distress. We can advise and guide you through every step of the way to ensure that your interests are safe guarded and that clients receive the best legal advice, tailored to their needs.‍

Property Law & Conveyancing

Christian Compion

Residential and commercial property transfers

Navigating property transactions can be complex, whether you're a seasoned investor or buying your first home. We provide comprehensive legal support from start to finish, ensuring smooth transfers, secure contracts, and strategic guidance tailored to your goals. Our approach prioritises efficiency, streamlining processes to prevent delays while ensuring full compliance. From the signing of the offer to purchase to registration, we offer personalised assistance, guiding you through every step with clear communication and proactive legal expertise.

Lease agreements (negotiation, drafting, and disputes)

A strong lease agreement is critical for stability, whether securing long-term investments or ensuring fair tenancy terms. We guide landlords and tenants through negotiations, contract structuring, and dispute resolution, balancing legal protection with business needs.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Christian Compion

Divan van Zyl

Civil litigation and arbitration

Civil litigation and arbitration provide structured pathways for resolving disputes, such as contract breaches, property conflicts, financial claims, and professional negligence. Arbitration offers a private, streamlined alternative, often used for commercial matters requiring legally binding resolutions. From the initial case assessment and strategy development to filing legal proceedings, managing negotiations, and representing clients in court or arbitration, we guide you through every step with precision and advocacy. We focus on achieving efficient, effective resolutions, whether through litigation or alternative dispute mechanisms, ensuring your rights and interests are fully protected.

Commercial, corporate, and contractual disputes

Business relationships don’t always go as planned. Whether it’s a breach of contract, shareholder conflict, or corporate dispute, these matters require legal intervention to protect financial and operational interests. We assess the issue, develop a legal strategy, negotiate where possible, and litigate where necessary, ensuring a fair resolution that aligns with your business goals.

Employment and labour disputes (unfair dismissal, disciplinary matters)

Workplace disputes can impact both employers and employees, ranging from unfair dismissals to disciplinary actions and contract breaches. Labor law provides a framework for fair dispute resolution, whether through internal proceedings, the CCMA, or labour court matters. We assist at every stage, from initial dispute evaluation and negotiations to formal representation, ensuring compliance and a balanced resolution that protects your rights.

Family law disputes (divorce, maintenance)

When personal relationships require legal intervention, family law ensures fair settlements and protection of individual rights. Whether facing divorce or maintenance claims, emotions run high, making clear legal guidance essential. We provide strategic legal support from mediation to court representation, ensuring your interests are safeguarded.

Damages claims

Financial or personal harm due to breach of contract, negligence, or injury demands proper legal recourse. Damages claims allow affected parties to seek compensation or corrective action. From case evaluation and evidence gathering to negotiation and litigation, we ensure rightful recovery for those affected

Estate Planning & Trusts

Christian Compion

Divan van Zyl

Drafting and execution of wills

A properly drafted will ensures your estate is managed according to your intentions, minimising disputes and legal complications. We assist in creating and executing legally sound wills tailored to your needs.

Testamentary and living (inter vivos) trusts

Trusts provide flexibility, security, and long-term asset protection, whether planning for your family’s future or managing wealth during your lifetime. By safeguarding assets from risks such as creditors or legal disputes, trusts ensure continuity and stability for beneficiaries. We structure testamentary (mortes causa) trusts (activated upon passing) and living (inter vivos) trusts (established during life) to align with your estate planning goals, preserving wealth and ensuring seamless succession.

Deceased Estate administration and probate

Managing an estate after a loved one’s passing can be overwhelming, with complex legal and administrative responsibilities. Whether appointed as the executor or acting as an agent on behalf of the estate, we oversee the entire administration process, ensuring assets are properly managed, debts settled, and distributions carried out in full compliance with legal requirements. Our role is to provide efficient, structured support, guiding beneficiaries through every step with clarity and precision.

Tax-efficient estate structuring

A well-planned estate reduces unnecessary tax burdens. We design tax-efficient estate solutions, optimising structures to preserve wealth and minimize financial liabilities for heirs and beneficiaries

Notarial Services

Christian Compion

Antenuptial contracts (drafting and registration)

Before marriage, couples can enter into an antenuptial contract to define their matrimonial property regime. These agreements provide financial clarity and asset protection, ensuring legal certainty for the future. We guide you through the implications of each regime, explaining the consequences in detail so you can make an informed decision. Our team also drafts and registers antenuptial contracts, ensuring your financial goals are safeguarded from the outset.

Authentication and certification of legal documents

Some documents require official verification for use in legal, business, and international matters. As notaries, we authenticate and certify documents, confirming their validity for official purposes

Apostille services for international legal documents

For documents used abroad, an apostille provides formal international recognition. We facilitate apostille certification, ensuring your legal documents meet global validity requirements.

Legal Research & Advisory

Christian Compion

Divan van Zyl

Strategic legal opinions tailored for the needs of each client

Legal disputes require sound strategy and clear legal positions. We offer expert legal opinions, guiding clients through various legal challenges, ensuring the client thoroughly informed and advised on their legal matters.

In-depth legal research on case law and statutory interpretation

Legal decisions hinge on precedent and interpretation. We provide detailed legal research, analysing case law, statutory provisions, and legal principles to support litigation, advisory work, and corporate decision-making.

Regulatory framework guidance for businesses

Every industry operates within a unique legal and regulatory framework. We help businesses understand, implement, and comply with sector-specific laws, minimising risks while ensuring operational integrity.

Contract analysis and compliance reviews

Contracts should not only be legally sound but also aligned with regulatory requirements. We conduct in-depth reviews, ensuring agreements are enforceable, risk-free, and compliant with applicable laws.

Comprehensive Legal Solutions, Tailored for You

Corporate & Commercial Law

Property Law & Conveyancing

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Estate Planning & Trusts

Notarial Services

Legal Research & Advisory

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