Practice Areas
Expert legal services to meet your needs – Our comprehensive range of services covers all areas of law, including dispute resolution, labour law, trusts & estates, and commercial law.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION – LITIGATION, MEDIATION, Liquidation & Sequestrations
Litigation –
The legal process for settling disputes between parties that requires objective determination is a specialised field that requires intricate knowledge of the law and the applicable rules of court to avoid a costly and time-consuming process, which litigation so often becomes. We can assist with:
- High and Magistrates Court litigation
- Family Litigation
- Motor vehicle accident claims
- Evictions
- Debt Collections
- Appeals & Reviews
- Liquidations
- Sequestrations
Mediation –
Contrary to Litigation, mediation is where the parties, chaired by a qualified independent third party, attempt to settle their dispute by way of an agreement. To successfully mediate a dispute requires the independent chairperson to be able to assist the parties to a dispute in navigating the obstacles standing between them and an amicable agreement. Our office boasts a qualified mediator and is able to assist parties to a dispute in mediation, offering a cost-effective and time-saving alternative to litigation.
Liquidations –
Navigating complex financial situations requires experienced legal guidance. At SB Attorneys, we specialize in providing expert assistance for liquidations. Whether you’re a creditor seeking to recover debts or a business facing financial challenges, our team is here to guide you through the intricate process of liquidation. With a deep understanding of the legal intricacies involved, we aim to achieve the best possible outcomes for all parties involved.
Sequestrations –
When personal financial challenges arise, seeking the right legal advice is essential. At SB Attorneys, we offer dedicated assistance for sequestrations. If you’re considering sequestration as a means of obtaining relief from overwhelming debt, our experienced team is here to support you. We understand the complexities of the process and the importance of achieving financial stability. Trust SB Attorneys to provide you with personalized guidance and representation throughout the sequestration process, helping you navigate towards a more secure financial future.
CRIMINAL LAW
Every person charged with committing a criminal offence, whether a misdemeanour or offences of a more serious nature, has certain rights afforded to them such as a right to legal representation, a right to a fair trial and being regarded innocent until proven guilty. There are however various requirements which must be fulfilled in order to successfully prosecute a person – we are able to represent our clients and to provide them with sound advice in relation to the charges against them.
LABOUR LAW – DISPUTES & BARGAINING COUNCILS
Whether it is the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation or Arbitration (CCMA), one of the various bargaining councils or the Labour Court, we are able to assist with any labour matters for both employers and employees. We furthermore offer a full range of services in relation to employment law, including but not limited to advice and support to private, institutional, corporate and government entities, legal opinions, employment agreements, workplace audits, conditions of service, policies and procedures, disciplinary proceedings, retrenchments, dismissals, etc.
FIDUCIARY SERVICES – TRUSTS, WILLS & DECEASED ESTATES
The landscape in which trusts and trustees operate are becoming all the more treacherous, with strict compliance with the applicable Acts and Regulations of immense importance. Besides planning, formation and registration of a trust, we offer tailor-made solutions to ensure that your trust complies with the applicable laws.
The drafting of wills requires specialised knowledge and insight, and estate planning forms an important part thereof. This in turn makes the administration of a deceased estate much easier and more effective. We are able to, with sound knowledge and know-how, provide you with options customised to your specific needs.
Whether it is the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation or Arbitration (CCMA), one of the various bargaining councils or the Labour Court, we are able to assist with any labour matters for both employers and employees. We furthermore offer a full range of services in relation to employment law, including but not limited to advice and support to private, institutional, corporate and government entities, legal opinions, employment agreements, workplace audits, conditions of service, policies and procedures, disciplinary proceedings, retrenchments, dismissals, etc.
COMMERCIAL LAW
The day-to-day operations of any business involve some or other aspect of commercial law, whether it is commercial transactions, contracts, Company and Close Corporation Registrations or insolvency. Advising on such aspects requires the appropriate and relevant knowledge including an excellent research ability, which we gladly offer our clients.
COSTS CONSULTANCY
Legal costs are a field of its own often regulated by the relevant body in control thereof, but which may also be regulated between the parties themselves. Having the necessary knowledge, we are able to assist law firms and clients alike in drafting and assessing bills of cost, whether it is litigious or non-litigious.