Over many decades our firm has represented a range of clients in different disciplines including :-
Acting for a listed entity within the beverages, food and fashion industries in multiple and very complex litigation involving the unlawful use of confidential information […]
Acting for a listed entity within the beverages, food and fashion industries in multiple and very complex litigation involving the unlawful use of confidential information by a major competitor in the country. The listed company owns many popular South African brands in various categories and has a turnover of over R8 billion. This firm has also acted in many other similar proceedings.
An American corporation which does business throughout the world with major administrative office in Los Angeles and Jordan […]
An American corporation which does business throughout the world with major administrative office in Los Angeles and Jordan; we have represented this client in commercial and financial negotiations as well as arbitration at the Paris based ICC.
A South African based firm of architects, which has established international footprints in Nigeria […]
After Africa Bank Investments Limited was placed under curatorship an American Hedge Fund retained us to represent […]
SA and USA clients in the Defence and Armaments Industry which conduct business not only in South Africa but throughout […]
SA and USA clients in the Defence and Armaments Industry which conduct business not only in South Africa but throughout the world. We have represented major players in this particular area including a State Owned Corporation (SOC), which is one of the largest of its kind in the world.
Large entities – both locally and offshore (the offshore entities in relation to their South African interest) involving teams […]
A family with diversified interests in mining, property, tourism, construction and infrastructure development across Africa […]
A group of companies which acquired and operated a number of branded food outlets (sit down restaurants and takeaways) and cinemas […]
A group of companies which acquired and operated a number of branded food outlets (sit down restaurants and takeaways) and cinemas (that was the dominant operator in its particular space in South Africa and which eventually opened a number of outlets in other countries throughout the world). This involved, inter alia, negotiating the terms of the lease with the landlord, putting in place the franchise agreement as well as conducting due diligence on the proposed franchisee and assisting the country manager to ensure that all the housekeeping matters relating to the agreements between the client as well as the landlord and the franchisee were aligned. Depending on the site, there were occasions when there were a cluster of entertainment outlets which formed an entertainment hub as part of a shopping centre, such as the Fourways Mall and Sandton City. This firm oversaw the negotiations and suite of agreements necessary to achieve the client’s desired outcome.
The Kingdom of Swaziland and the Government of Swaziland in matters in South Africa and internationally […]
Clients who own exclusive boutique hotels worldwide, as well as game farms and a cruise liner […]
Clients who own exclusive boutique hotels worldwide, as well as game farms and a cruise liner.
An Information and Communications Technology company which is one of the leading technology companies in Southern Africa […]
An Information and Communications Technology company which is one of the leading technology companies in Southern Africa and has 90% of the top 100 listed companies as its clients, and have done so for many years in contractual matters (involving advices on corporate structure, contents of agreements and other commercially driven matters) as well as, complicated dispute resolution and litigation matters involving contracts worth billions of Rands. Many of the contracts are with Government Departments and this firm has been the company’s choice of legal representation.
We have represented clients (both large and small) in the drafting of leases over decades. We have acted for landlords […]
We have represented clients (both large and small) in the drafting of leases over decades. We have acted for landlords and tenants in litigation and complex negotiations.
Being retained as litigation support advisors by three international law firms (one in the USA, one in London and the other […]
Being retained as litigation support advisors by three international law firms (one in the USA, one in London and the other in The Hague) who actied on behalf of a group of companies involved in separate arbitrations running simultaneously involving approximately US$3 billion.
Representing clients in numerous liquidations, sequestrations, insolvency inquiries and business rescue matters […]
Representing clients in numerous liquidations, sequestrations, insolvency inquiries and business rescue matters. One of the largest liquidations in the country was Retail Apparel Group (“RAG”) when we acted on behalf of the Master of the High Court and reported directly to the Minister of Justice
A vibrant marketing solution organisation. This client has built an impressive team of professionals around the globe and is currently representing […]
A vibrant marketing solution organisation. This client has built an impressive team of professionals around the globe and is currently representing 16 countries through a network of hand-picked consultants. The firm represented this client in commercial litigation.
A number of politicians, well known business men and women and influential people on a variety of Media disputes […]
A number of politicians, well known business men and women and influential people on a variety of Media disputes, some of which evolved beyond a mere complaint to the Newspaper and were tabled with the Press Ombudsman and the Appeal panel who then ruled upon the matter. This is an area of law in South Africa that is complex and problematic especially considering the freedom granted to the Media and for this reason we are immensely proud of the success that our firm has enjoyed in this regard.
Medical Aid administrators, both in South Africa and the Republic of Namibia in regard to litigation as well as commercial matters […]
Medical Aid administrators, both in South Africa and the Republic of Namibia in regard to litigation as well as commercial matters.
A number of high net worth individuals who are entrepreneurial by nature and who in most instances own or control […]
The African National Congress, a political party in South Africa which is the majority party in Parliament and […]
The African National Congress, a political party in South Africa which is the majority party in Parliament and consequently forms the Government of South Africa.
Representing dozens of property and business brokers over the years, as well as Estate Agencies […]
Representing dozens of property and business brokers over the years, as well as Estate Agencies. We have guided and advised some of the largest Estate Agencies in the country and have also delivered lectures to the staff of large Estate Agencies on various selected subjects.
The largest residential property developer in South Africa and have done so for decades […]
The largest residential property developer in South Africa and have done so for decades.
A listed entity in numerous litigation matters and more particularly restraint of trade applications […]
Representing clients in negotiating tax settlements for both companies and individuals with SARS, in […]
The minority shareholders in a mining investment company who disposed of its shares to a global mining […]
Representing both South African companies (wishing to acquire assets/shares offshore) and offshore entities […]
Representing both South African companies (wishing to acquire assets/shares offshore) and offshore entities (wishing to operate in South Africa) and this firm has substantial experience in such matters.
Many of our corporate and entrepreneurial clients who seek our guidance and advice prior to entering into […]
Many of our corporate and entrepreneurial clients who seek our guidance and advice prior to entering into commercial negotiations so as to position themselves correctly from the beginning of the negotiations to avoid backtracking and deviations from agreed positions. In other words they put the horse in front of the cart.
The South African Revenue Services, departments of State, as well as State owned companies […]
The South African Revenue Services, departments of State, as well as State owned companies.
Representing FIFA in South Africa in relation to its internal investigation into allegations of corruption and wrong doing […]
Representing FIFA in South Africa in relation to its internal investigation into allegations of corruption and wrong doing.
An international telecom tower company (which has its offices in London but its presence is throughout Africa […]
A prominent South African based director of a US listed company in an investigation conducted jointly by the Security […]
A prominent South African based director of a US listed company in an investigation conducted jointly by the Security and Exchange Commission and Department of Justice (of the USA) in conjunction with the Financial Services Board (in SA) relating to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; we were successful in procuring a favourable outcome.
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