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The law impacting on our personal lives is quite extensive and often overwhelming. Taking the holistic approach we can advise you in various aspects of estate planning, insolvencies, family law, litigation, employment law and contract law.
GENERAL LITIGATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION: ► Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation, Arbitration), High Court, Regional Court and Magistrate's Court litigation. Our attorneys have vast experience in many fields of litigation in all forums for corporate and private clients. More often than not disputes arise due to a lack of communication and our experts have the experience to identify the crux of the dispute and draw the parties to come to an amicable, speedy resolution that will benefit both parties. We also assist colleagues or our other stakeholders in mediating or arbitrating disputes that have been referred in an impartial and fair manner. Understanding the complexities of litigation under the South African law and further having 30 years combined experience in this field, the attorneys are well versed with the complications and practices of the various courts within our jurisdiction, thereby ensuring the most expeditious finalisation of matters. We further have a formidable dedicated collections department who have over 20 year experience in the industry. The unique legal solutions available to Creditors, Managing Agents and Landlords with regards to their claims faciliatate a quick and amicable reolution. Where this is not possible an aggressive approach is adopted to ensure finalisation of the matter expeditiously. We have established working relations with the personnel of the courts in our areas of jurisdiction (Kempton Park, Benoni, Boksburg, Brakpan, Germiston). Our network of correspondent attorneys enable us to litigate out of all other courts nationwide. ESTATES:
Each department has many years of experience dealing with the various facets of Estate Law. We can assist with Trusts, Antenuptial Contracts, Deceased Estates, Estate Planning, Wills, Living Wills, Trust Administration.
Being somewhat boastful we can state that we have an exemplary record in turnaround time for drafting Trust Deeds, amendments thereto, reporting of deceased estates to the Masters Office and obtaining Letters of Authority for the appointed Trustees/Executors. The structure of our firm and the strict governance it is subjected to is ideal for appointing our firm as the administrators of a Trust. The broad business background and expertise of our professionals and their support staff ensure proper administration. Contact: Antenuptial & Postnuptial Contracts - Bronwen de Fin (bronwen@gishen.co.za) / Richard Lightfoot (richard@gishen.co.za) Adminitration of Deceased Estates - Dolores Dunn (ddunn@gishen.co.za) Trusts - Bronwen de Fin (bronwen@gishen.co.za) Sequestrations/Insolvencies - Dolores Dunn (ddunn@gishen.co.za) Wills and Codicils - Bronwen de Fin (bronwen@gishen.co.za) / Dolores Dunn (ddunn@gishen.co.za) FAMILY / MARRIAGE:
► Custody Agreements, Maintenance, Antenuptial Contracts, Divorce, Protection Orders, Civil Union.
From the inception of a relationship the impact of the legal ramifications cannot be ignored and our dedicated and understanding professionals can assist with the dynamics of such personal relations at each juncture.
We are able to offer you expeditious conclusions of Antenuptial Contracts prior to marriages or civil unions at a reasonable rate to protect your relationship from day one.
In divorce, custody and maintenance matters emotions are high and we provide an objective, yet empathic opinion on your matter. An amicable approach is facilitated where there is a family dispute and the childs/childrens interests are prioritised. Our firm aims at maintaining the dignity of parties throughout the dispute procedure and to set a firm foundation to continue the relationship. A different and more expedient approach to family disputes is to nominate an attorney or other counsellor to mediate the matter between the parties by agreement. The parties then, with the assistance and guidance of the mediator, resolve the dispute and conclude a settlement agreement incorporating the agreed terms. The legal confirmation of any such outcome is then facilitated through the applicable forum where necessary. Contact: Antenuptial & Postnuptial Contracts - Bronwen de Fin (bronwen@gishen.co.za) / Richard Lightfoot (richard@gishen.co.za) Mediation, Maintenance, Custody, Adoption and Divorce - Jaco van den Berg (jaco@gishen.co.za) PROPERTY: ► Sale Agreements, Evictions, Transfers, Registration of real rights, Property Development including Sectional Title Registers and Township Establishment.
Our Conveyancing Department can assist you with all your property requirements, from general advice to transfering the property. Look at our publications page for a Deed of Sale to download and should you require any assistance in completing same, please do not hesistate to call us.
Where dispute resolution is not a possibility our legal team has vast amount of experience in property litigation, which includes evictions, rental disputes, damages, contractual disputes, development disputes and sectional title disputes. Contact: Sale of Property, Establishing of Townships, Sectiional Title Establishment (Conveyancing) - Richard Lightfoot Notarial Bonds - Richard Lightfoot (richard@gishen.co.za) / Bronwen de Fin (bronwen@gishen.co.za) Evictions - Jaco van den Berg (jaco@gishen.co.za) / Bronwen de Fin (bronwen@gishen.co.za) Leases - Bronwen de Fin (bronwen@gishen.co.za) Levies and Rental recovery - Bronwen de Fin (bronwen@gishen.co.za) / Caryl Knell (caryl@gishen.co.za) LABOUR:
The Human Resource Management field is extensive and incorporates all aspects from recruitment to discipline and retrenchment. Throughout these various stages of employment we can assist with employment agreements, disciplinary procedures, internal policies dealing with sexual harrassment, leave, remuneration and disciplinary procedures, to ensure your compliance with the labour legislation. We also assist in confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, restraints of trade and employment termination agreements.
We assist in CCMA, Labour Court and other Bargaining Council dispute referrals and representation. Please see our publications page to download the CCMA referral forms. Having a practical understanding of many industries assists our attorneys in the complexities of your industry. This knowledge and experience is integral to clear and concise arguments in the relevant forum and to formulate your case properly.
Contact:Bronwen de Fin (bronwen@gishen.co.za) Christo Steyn (christo@gishen.co.za) CONTRACTS: ► Suretyships, loan agreements, Acknowledgement of Debt, Power of Attorneys, Building Contracts, Cessions etc.
Every relationship we endeavour to have is governed by the understanding of mutual obligations and rights and in order to avoid disputes and to clarify these obligations a written agreement is always advised. The legal consequences of the various relationships are so vast that certainty regarding the provisions governing the relationship must be pursued.
Contact: Bronwen de Fin (bronwen@gishen.co.za) PERSONAL INJURY: ► Medical negligence, Third Party / RAF, Dog Bites. Contact: Dolores Dunn (ddunn@gishen.co.za) | |||
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