Dispute Resolution & Litigation
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Arbitration is now widely adopted as a dispute resolution mechanism, both globally and in South Africa. Our highly skilled lawyers represent clients in South African arbitral proceedings. We are also able to arbitrate when appointed to act in this capacity either by a third-party organisation or agreement between the parties involved in a dispute.
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We are able to represent our clients in civil litigation matters in South African courts, tribunals, and other forums. Our team of experienced and highly skilled lawyers act for clients in a wide-range of civil matters including, but not limited to, consumer disputes, contractual disputes, damages and private law claims, enforcement of constitutional rights, debt recovery, deceased estates and curatorship applications, family law matters, insolvency and business rescue proceedings, insurance and matters concerning professional conduct and indemnity, pension funds, property disputes (including eviction proceedings), and sectional title disputes
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The protection, promotion and fulfilment of the rights in South Africa’s Bill of Rights is crucial for all persons in South Africa, including foreigners. We have experience in advising our clients on their administrative law and other constitutional rights, and assist our clients by taking legal steps to enforce such rights, whether against a private person, state official, or public body
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Mediation is a powerful dispute resolution tool, particularly in relation to family matters. The efficacy and value of attempting to a resolve a dispute via mediation is often underestimated by litigants and professionals alike. Our lawyers act on behalf of clients in mediations proceedings as well as independent mediators in third party disputes. We also offer online mediation services.
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We can assist our clients in civil and criminal law disputes with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the Reserve Bank concerning, inter alia, alleged non-compliance with Customs and Excise laws, or Exchange Control Regulations. Our lawyers are also able to, inter alia, prepare and lodge our clients’ objections and appeals against tax assessments, prepare complaints to the Tax Ombud, and represent our clients in court cases against SARS and at alternate dispute resolution forums, and generally undertake such other services of a legal nature in relation to the administration of tax legislation.