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Who we are

We are an award-winning law firm with offices situated in Somerset West and Stellenbosch, and serve local, and international, private individuals and corporations.

Award-winning

We are a proud recipient of the New Breed Law Firm Platinum Award 2023.

Award-winning

This award recognizes our above 90% compliance with the Phatshoane Henney Group Standards in 2023.

Results-driven

We work hard and smart to find solutions that fit.

Results-driven

We pride ourselves on the accessibility of our practising attorneys and our supporting staff, who all focus on delivering the best results.

Phatshoane Henney

We are a member of the Phatshoane Henney Group of Associated Law Firms.

Phatshoane Henney

The Group is the largest legal network in South Africa with more than 40 law firms situated across all 9 provinces.

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Administration of Estates

Administration of deceased estates, include advice and guidance, executorships, preparation of all documentation for submission to the Master of the High Court, preparation of agreements, management of estate assets and liabilities, and all related aspects to ensure a successful administration of a deceased estate.

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Appeal

Appeal and review support and assistance in all appropriate forums, risk and merit assessment, preparation and lodging of appeal documentation and records, case management, legal representation, briefing of counsel and all related support services.

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Bond Registration and Cancellation

Advice and support regarding the registration and cancellation of mortgage bonds, drafting and preparation of securities, engaging with financiers, preparation and lodging of documentation with the Deeds Office, engaging with third parties, obtaining all necessary authorities and approvals, management of the registration or cancellation process.

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Our latest insights

Understanding Homeowners Associations (HOAs)

03 September 2024, Meerushini Govender

If you are considering buying a property in a housing development, it’s essential to understand what a Homeowners Association (HOA)... is and how it operates. HOAs are legal entities responsible for managing and regulating housing development schemes. Although homeowners own their individual properties, the HOA maintains and oversees communal infrastructure, such as roads, security systems, and other shared amenities.

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The Applicability of Section 73A of the BCEA on Independent Contractors

03 September 2024, Bridgeton Petoors

The difference between employees and independent contractors carries significant weight within the employment law sector. Being considered an employee affords... you a plethora of protections and dispute resolution mechanisms, while the other, not so much. But what happens in the case where you worked for someone, and they refuse to pay the monies due to you? Does your ability to claim owed monies through the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (CCMA) depend on whether you are classified as an employee or an independent contractor? This article aims to argue that independent contractors may refer a dispute to the CCMA in terms of Section 73A of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).

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Navigating Subpoenas in Magistrates’ Courts: Part 1

03 September 2024, Marilie Beukes

People who have not studied law or have no prior knowledge of the law may be confused and uncertain when... served with a legal document called a “subpoena”, which states that they should attend and give evidence at a trial or that they should produce a document or thing. This will be a two-part series on the discussion of subpoenas and this first article aims to discuss the different types of subpoenas one may receive and to elaborate thereon.

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Are You Obligated to Pay Arrear Levies When Purchasing a Sectional Title Unit? Part 2

03 September 2024, Lizanne Maritz

Recently, the High Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) were required to interpret Section 15B(3)(a)(i)(aa) of the Sectional... Titles Act 95 of 1986 in relation to a sale in execution in the case of the Body Corporate of Marsh Rose v Arno Steinmuller and others. The issue in the appeal is firstly, the statuses of the parties, consequently, whether the body corporate's reliance on the statutory embargo is susceptible to challenge and secondly, the High Court’s order, which irrespective of the interpretation given to the embargo provision, cannot stand.

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Don’t gamble with banking details via email

03 September 2024

Electronic invoices and banking details received via email are commonplace. Do you confirm banking details by telephone? Do you double-check... for changed account details? Are you wary of suspicious activity? For many, ignorance is bliss, with invoice and banking details taken at face value and payment made without thought to the potential cybercriminal lurking in the shadows. If this is you, read on about the dire consequences that could follow from such ignorance.

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Trustee administrative duties under the spotlight

03 September 2024

With new reporting obligations on trustees and SARS intensifying its submission requirements in respect of trust tax returns, no trustee... can afford to ignore the administrative duties imposed upon them in terms of common law and statutory law. In this article we briefly list some of the main administrative duties falling to any trustee.

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