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Personal injury claims are legal processes that compensate people who have been injured due to someone else's negligence: 

•    Who is liable

A third party, such as a company, government agency, or other person, is liable if they were negligent and caused harm to another person. 

•    What can be claimed

Compensation can be sought for physical, psychological, or property injuries, as well as loss of rights and reputation. 

•    What can be claimed for

Compensation can include:

•    Past and future medical expenses 

•    Past and future loss of income 

•    General damages for pain, suffering, and disfigurement 

•    When to take legal action

Legal action is usually required within three years of the injury, but there are some exceptions. 

•    How long it takes to get paid

After a settlement is reached in court, it can take the Road Accident Fund (RAF) up to 180 days or more to pay out.

Corporate law, also known as company law, is the legal framework that governs the rights, conduct, and relationships of businesses, organizations, companies, and individuals. It regulates how businesses are formed, managed, and dissolved, and ensures that they comply with legal standards. 

Corporate law covers a variety of business operations and transactions, including:

Mergers and acquisitions

When companies merge or purchase other companies to expand their capabilities or market presence 

Company formation

Choosing the right type of company, registering with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), drafting legal documents, and complying with tax and other regulatory obligations 

We assist in ensuring that organizations operate within legal boundaries while driving growth. We offer legal counsel, review business decisions, and manage complex corporate transactions. 

In South Africa, the legal framework for corporate law includes:

• Companies Act, 2008
• Closed Corporations Act, 1984
• Trust Property Control Act, 1988
• Consumer Protection Act, 2008
• King Code for Corporate Governance in South Africa
• Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002
• Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013
• Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2013
• Insolvency Act, 1936
• Competition Act, 1998

We are with you every step of the way. Estate administration is the process of settling a deceased person's financial affairs, including managing and distributing assets, paying debts, and ensuring that the wishes of the deceased are carried out. The Administration of Estates Act, 66 of 1965, prescribes the procedure for administering a deceased estate. 

Here are some steps in the estate administration process:

• Appoint an executor: The deceased usually nominates an executor in their will, who is then appointed by the Master of the High Court. The executor is responsible for representing the estate. 
• Gather documents: The executor meets with the family and obtains documents such as the death certificate and will. 
• Report the death: The executor reports the death to SARS. 
• Protect assets: The executor protects the deceased estate's assets. 
• Pay debts and taxes: The executor pays the estate's debts and taxes, including income tax, capital gains tax, and estate duty. 
• Distribute assets: The executor distributes the remaining assets to the beneficiaries according to the will or intestate succession. 
• Advertise for creditors: The executor advertises in the Gazette and newspapers for creditors. 
• Open an estate bank account: The executor opens an estate bank account. 
• Conclude final tax returns: The executor concludes the estate's final tax returns. 
• Take executor's fees: The executor takes their fees. 
• Provide documentary proof: The executor provides the Master with documentary proof of distributions. 
• Issue a discharge document: The Master issues a discharge document for the executor. 

Ensure that your family's best interests are protected in every proceeding. Family law is a broad and intricate field within South African law, and it is essential to have the right experts by your side to guide you through it. Let us be your trusted partners. 

Family law in South Africa is a legal field that governs family relationships, including:

• Marriage and civil unions
• Divorce and annulment
• Child custody and visitation
• Maintenance
• Child abuse and domestic violence
• Inheritance
• Adoption
• Guardianship and conservatorship
• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements

We offer the best criminal defense around the clock, 24/7 including;

• Bail Applications
• Presenting trial at District Court, Regional Court, High Court and Specialized Commercial Crimes Court
• Conducting appeal 
• Conducting review of court proceedings

We provide comprehensive labour representation for the employer and employees. Labour law in South Africa includes:

Labour Relations Act

• Governs labor practices and relations, including: 
• Collective bargaining 
• Dispute resolution 
• Worker rights protection 
• Freedom of association 
• Right to strike 
• Trade union establishment 
• Bargaining council recognition 
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
• Requires employers to provide written employment details to new employees. It also regulates working time, including: 
• Ordinary hours of work 
• Overtime 
• Compressed working week 
• Meal intervals 
• Daily and weekly rest period 
• Pay for work on Sundays 
• Night work 
• Public holidays 

Employment Equity Act (EEA)

Ensures equal treatment of all employees and prevents discrimination in the workplace. 

Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (CCMA)

The country's employment tribunal that resolves conflicts, manages disputes, and educates employers, employees, and their organizations.