Established in 1867, Garlicke & Bousfield Inc. is one of South Africa's leading law firms, offering a comprehensive range of specialized legal services. With offices in La Lucia, Umhlanga, and Cape Town, the firm serves major institutions, commercial and industrial corporations, government departments, and parastatal organizations throughout the country. Their team of experienced attorneys provides expertise in various practice areas, including corporate and commercial law, conveyancing and property law, litigation, employment law, tax, estates and trusts, matrimonial and family law, and mediation.

The firm's Corporate & Commercial Department offers a wide array of services, such as advising on Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE), business and non-profit structures, competition law, construction and engineering, consumer protection laws, contract negotiation and drafting, corporate governance, data protection and privacy, finance and banking, financial distress, immovable property, and mergers and acquisitions. Their clients span various sectors, including agriculture, automotive, construction, education, energy, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, information and communications technology, insurance, media, mining, pharmaceuticals, private equity, property development, retail, and transport.

Garlicke & Bousfield Inc. is committed to delivering legal excellence, efficiency, and integrity. The firm operates under a collective leadership model, fostering a collaborative environment that balances client service, firm growth, and a strong transformation agenda. Their focused affirmative action policy aims to achieve empowerment through the transformation of management structures, promotion of black equity participation, and the creation of equitable procurement practices.

About Garlicke & Bousfield Inc. Law Firm
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Lawsuits & Disputes

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Lawsuits & Disputes

Garlicke & Bousfield Inc. offers comprehensive legal services in litigation and dispute resolution, representing clients in various courts and tribunals across South Africa. Their expertise encompasses commercial litigation, contract disputes, real estate litigation, landlord-tenant matters, foreclosure, employment litigation, personal injury cases, and appellate practice. The firm emphasizes a strategic approach, working closely with clients to identify goals, develop plans, evaluate success likelihood, and assess costs. They explore alternative dispute resolution methods, such as arbitration and mediation, to achieve efficient and effective outcomes. Their litigation practice reflects a diverse client base, offering representation in complex contract disputes, business tort defense, business dissolution actions, and real estate litigation. The firm represents both plaintiffs and defendants, providing a critical understanding of both sides of the litigation arena. Their attorneys have argued in various courts, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the Connecticut Appellate Court, and various administrative tribunals. They handle a wide range of cases, including business litigation, collections actions, real estate litigation, foreclosure matters, landlord/tenant cases, bankruptcy matters, personal injury cases, worker's compensation cases, and family law matters. The firm is selective in the cases they accept, aiming to protect clients through compromise when possible and litigation only when necessary. They work with clients to identify goals, develop plans, evaluate success likelihood, and assess costs, believing that spending extra time at the beginning ultimately saves clients valuable time and money. They explore all available arbitration and mediation programs as alternative means of dispute resolution whenever circumstances permit. Their litigation practice covers areas such as contract disputes, real estate litigation, landlord/tenant matters, foreclosure, consumer finance and creditors' rights, business litigation, employment litigation, personal injury and workers compensation, and appellate practice. They represent both businesses and individuals in commercial cases relating to consumer goods and products, service contracts, real estate agreements, and home improvement contracts. They represent lenders, borrowers, developers, and investors in matters such as mortgage and lien foreclosure actions, complex construction litigation, breach of real estate contract and fiduciary duty claims, lawsuits
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