Brookes Attorneys is a South African law firm based in Kloof, Durban, serving clients across KwaZulu-Natal and throughout the country. Established in 2017 by Jonathan Brookes, the practice brings together a team that works across family, commercial, property, labour, and litigation matters. The firm is known for practical, outcome-focused advice that is calibrated to the facts of each instruction.

Its attorneys assist businesses and individuals with day-to-day legal needs and higher-stakes disputes alike, drawing on experience in conveyancing, employment law, commercial contracts, and property-related issues. The team also advises on wills, trusts, and estate administration for private clients who require careful planning and efficient execution.

Brookes Attorneys emphasizes clear communication, accessibility, and tailored strategies. Matters are handled with a focus on efficiency and measurable progress, whether the brief involves negotiating agreements, transferring property, resolving workplace issues, or guiding families through sensitive proceedings.

About Brookes Attorneys

Founded in 2017

25 people in their team


Practice areas
Lawsuits & Disputes
Business
Corporate & Commercial
Banking & Finance
Energy, Environment & ESG
Criminal Defense
Family
Employment & Labor
Real Estate
Private Client

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional legal services in Lawsuits & Disputes.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Antitrust Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Business

Professional legal services in Business.
Accounting & Auditing
FDA Law
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax

Corporate & Commercial

The firm drafts, reviews, and negotiates commercial contracts, advises on company formation and governance, and resolves day-to-day trading issues for SMEs and entrepreneurs. Clients turn to the team to structure deals, mitigate risk in supply and service agreements, and manage recoveries arising from breach, with strategies that balance legal protection and commercial practicality.
Sanctions & Export Controls
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Cannabis Law

Banking & Finance

Funds & Asset Management
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Sustainable Finance
Equity Capital Markets
Debt Capital Markets
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Structured Finance
Project Finance
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing

Energy, Environment & ESG

Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Water Law
Climate Change Law
Energy Regulatory Law
Mining Law

Criminal Defense

Professional legal services in Criminal Defense.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Family

The practice represents clients in divorce, parenting plans, care and contact disputes, and maintenance matters. Attorneys focus on preserving family stability while protecting legal rights, preparing thorough pleadings, negotiating workable settlements, and, when necessary, litigating to secure appropriate financial and custodial outcomes.

Employment & Labor

Brookes Attorneys advises employers and employees on dismissals, disciplinary procedures, employment contracts, and workplace disputes. The team prepares compliant policies, conducts investigations, and represents clients in CCMA and Labour Court processes, aiming to resolve issues efficiently while safeguarding organizational objectives and statutory rights.

Real Estate

The firm handles conveyancing and property transactions, including transfers, bond registrations, and sectional title matters, and assists with lease agreements and property disputes. Clients receive end-to-end support from due diligence and drafting to lodgment and registration, with clear timelines and proactive communication to prevent delays.

Private Client

Attorneys prepare wills and trusts, guide executors through estate administration, and address related succession and fiduciary questions. The team tailors structures to client objectives, ensures compliance with formalities, and coordinates with financial advisers so that assets are transferred smoothly and beneficiaries are protected.

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