Legal Services

LABOUR LAW MATTERS

Rights and responsibility of employees;
Rights and obligations of employers;
Sexual Harassment at workplace;
Discipline at workplace;
Charging of employees;
Chairing and prosecuting disciplinary hearings;
Poor work performance and ill-health; and
CCMA / Bargaining Council representation.
Contract of employment

CONTRACT DRAFTING, VETTING, NEGOTIATION AND MANAGEMENT

Identify party’s needs;
Risks involved;
Relevant government authorities;
Applicable laws of the Republic of South Africa.

FAMILY LAW

Matrimonial Regimes;
Rights of spouses during and after marriage;
Child maintenance;
Contested and uncontested divorce;
Parental Plans; and
Children’s interests.

CIVIL CASES

How to institute legal action;
Which court to go to;
How does one know which court to go to (jurisdiction);
How to defend civil action?
What to do when receiving Summons
Cost implications
Dispute resolution

CRIMINAL LAW ADVICE

What to do when arrested
Rights of the accused person
Bail; application
Sentencing
Appeal process

WILLS AND ESTATE

Requirements of a valid will
Who needs a will?
Why having a will is important?
Where is the will kept?
What happens when you die?

COMPANY LAW

Registration
Duties of directors
Insolvency
Sequestration
Liquidation
Business rescue

TAX LAW

PAYE
Income Tax
VAT

PROPERTY LAW

Ownership
Sale of property
Estate duty
Lease agreements
Transfer duties

POLICY DEVELOPMENT

HR policy
Disciplinary code and procedure
Grievance procedure
Employment equity plans
Recruitment process