We are a private legal practice, operating as a partnership between Mahomed Essack and Ruwaida Hansa. Mahomed and Ruwaida, aside from being partners in law, are also partners in marriage. They were admitted as attorneys on 20 December 1994 and have established long lasting relationships with clients over the years. Mahomed and Ruwaida are experts in their fields of practice and have recruited attorneys and support staff with the necessary expertise and skill set to serve our client base with dedication and expertise. We believe that we are because of our clients. We strive to maintain our standards of service to our clients by ensuring that we keep abreast of developments in the law by attending seminars , workshops and conferences in our practice areas.
Founded in 1994
50 people in their team
One of our firm’s specialities is family law and in particular issues relating to children and the law. Our trusted litigation department deals with divorce proceedings, local and international adoptions, maintenance matters, disputes relating to residence and contact regarding minor children, and domestic violence and harassment court proceedings. These matters feature in both the High Court and the Children’s Courts and our aim is to ensure that the best interests of minor children are upheld.
These areas of law are often very challenging both emotionally and financially. Mahomed recognizes the emotional trauma that may be associated with matters related to family law and deals with such matters with understanding and sensitivity.
Our conveyancers, along with support staff methodically attend to your property needs to ensure a seamless and stress-free registration process. With the latest technology and a wealth of knowledge at our disposal we are well placed to ensure that you receive the service you deserve. We offer a personalized service and are happy to arrange for the signing of transfer and bond documents at a place of convenience to our clients.
Our property services include drafting of purchase and sale agreements, registration of sectional and conventional transfers, deceased estates transfers, endorsements of deeds, registration and cancellation of mortgage bonds. We pride ourselves with client satisfaction and ensure effective and regular reporting to clients and stakeholders.
Drafting of Wills and administration of deceased estates is a practice area that we pride ourselves in. We know that the process of winding up your loved one’s estate can be a daunting task. Our attorneys have extensive experience in this field and assist our clients every step of the way.
Arbitration entails referring a dispute to one or more arbitrators who make a binding decision referred to as an award. In choosing arbitration, the parties opt for a private dispute resolution procedure instead of going to court. We are from time to time approached to act as arbitrators in civil and commercial matters and our offices are comfortably suited to conduct arbitrations.
Mediation is an effective way of resolving disputes without the need of going to court. We believe that disputing parties should make every effort to resolve their disputes cost effectively and without delay. One of the many benefits of mediation is that the outcome of the dispute is in the hands of the parties.
Mahomed has received extensive training in mediation and is accredited locally by the Law Society of South Africa and internationally by the ADR Group (UK). Mahomed has presented papers on mediation at numerous conferences and workshops and has for many years presented the Appropriate Dispute module to Candidate Attorneys at the School for Legal Practice in Durban.
