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From Commercial Law to Litigation

Legal Practice Areas

Commercial Law

Our Commercial Law Department is led by André Thomas, supported by Judy Jacobsz, Mariska Snyman, and a team of candidate attorneys and legal assistants. With qualifications unmatched in Limpopo and a strong focus on leveraging technology to enhance client service, this department delivers strategic legal solutions across a broad commercial landscape.

Areas of Practice:

  • National and International Trusts
  • National and International Tax Law
  • Company and Close Corporation Law
  • Water Law
  • Land Claims
  • Contract Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Liquor Licensing.

estate planning

Our estate planning services are focused on securing your legacy and protecting your assets. We provide comprehensive advice tailored to both individuals and families, including business owners and high-net-worth clients, ensuring succession planning is legally sound and tax efficient.

Services Include:

  • Wills and Trusts (including international trusts)
  • Tax-efficient structuring of estates
  • Succession and wealth planning
  • Family business succession strategies
  • Inter vivos trust establishment and restructuring
  • General fiduciary advisory services

Deceased Estates Administration

This department is led by Mariska Snyman and offers a compassionate, efficient, and legally sound approach to the administration of deceased estates. We handle all aspects of the process, ensuring that estates are administered in full compliance with South African law and the wishes of the deceased.

Services Include:

  • Reporting estates to the Master of the High Court
  • Administration and winding up of deceased estates
  • Executor services
  • Assistance with claims and inheritance disputes
  • Distribution of assets to heirs and beneficiaries
  • Liaising with SARS and financial institutions

Conveyancing & Notarial Services

Thomas & Swanepoel Inc. maintains a strong conveyancing and notarial practice. Our team includes André Thomas (Notary), Judy Jacobsz and Lindsay Coetzee (Conveyancers), and Marelize van Rensburg (Conveyancer & Notary). We are listed on the panels of various major banks.

Areas of Practice:

  • Property Transfers
  • Mortgage Bonds
  • Township Establishments
  • Sectional Title Developments
  • Subdivisions and Consolidations
  • Registration of Servitudes
  • Ante Nuptial Contracts

litigation

Led by Louis Erasmus, our litigation team offers strategic and assertive representation in both the High Court and Magistrates’ Court. The department also handles arbitrations, procurement disputes, and a wide range of civil and commercial litigation matters. Cor van Heyningen and Nadia Jacobs bring additional expertise in criminal, family, and property law.

Areas of Practice:

  • High Court & Magistrates’ Court Litigation
  • Commercial Arbitrations
  • Government Procurement Disputes
  • Liquidations & Sequestrations
  • Foreclosures
  • Divorce and Family Law
  • Criminal Defence
  • Risk Management & Strategic Litigation
  • Property Management Disputes

Labour Law

Our labour law team offers strategic and assertive representation in all employment and workplace matters. The department handles CCMA and Bargaining Council disputes, Labour Court litigation, and a wide range of collective and individual workplace issues. The team brings additional expertise in restructuring, workplace discipline, and compliance management.

Areas of Practice:

  • CCMA & Bargaining Council Arbitrations
  • Labour Court & Labour Appeal Court Litigation
  • Employment Contracts & Policy Drafting
  • Disciplinary Hearings & Workplace Investigations
  • Retrenchments & Operational Restructuring
  • Unfair Dismissal & Unfair Labour Practice Disputes
  • Strike Management & Interdicts
  • Employment Equity & BCEA Compliance
  • Executive Dismissals & Severance Negotiations

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