Gittins Attorneys is a premier boutique law firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa, delivering tailored legal services across a broad spectrum of practice areas. Founded by Ashley Gittins, the firm concentrates on litigation and alternative dispute resolution, drawing on experience from some of South Africa's most respected law firms. The practice spans personal matters and sophisticated commercial disputes, underscoring a deep expertise in civil and corporate law.

Gittins Attorneys is recognised for its client focused service and a philosophy of direct access. The boutique structure enables clients to work directly with experienced attorneys without bureaucratic layers, ensuring clear communication, swift progress, and predictable outcomes. The firm emphasises meticulous preparation, transparent updates, and momentum to move matters toward timely resolution.

Gittins Attorneys combines litigation excellence with pragmatic service across Immigration, Corporate & Commercial, Real Estate, Criminal Defense and Employment & Labor matters. The team guides individuals through visa applications, permanent residency and citizenship applications; supports businesses with contract negotiations and compliance; assists with conveyancing and property transfers; defends clients in criminal matters across a wide range of offences; and provides workplace policy advice and employment agreements for employers and employees.

About Gittins Attorneys

Founded in 2019

11 people in their team


Practice areas
Immigration
Corporate & Commercial
Real Estate
Criminal Defense
Employment & Labor

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Immigration

Gittins Attorneys provides a comprehensive suite of immigration services in South Africa, guiding individuals and corporations through visa applications, permanent residency and citizenship processes with precision. The firm supports families with family-sponsored immigration, international adoptions and guardianships, while assisting businesses with work permits, business visas and immigration compliance. Appeals, reviews and related litigation are handled with diligence.
Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit
Citizenship by Investment
Residence by Investment
Golden Visa

Corporate & Commercial

Gittins Attorneys offers top tier corporate and commercial legal services, handling negotiation, drafting, reviewing and execution of commercial contracts, and safeguarding clients' business interests. The firm also advises on governance and compliance, supports corporate disputes through mediation and alternative dispute resolution, and delivers practical, results oriented approaches to complex commercial matters.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Real Estate

Gittins Attorneys handles a full spectrum of real estate matters, including conveyancing, leasing, development concerns and mortgage related issues. The firm provides guidance on transfer processes and matters such as marriages out of community of property, combining legal precision with transaction management to move deals forward efficiently.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Criminal Defense

Gittins Attorneys delivers comprehensive criminal defence services across a broad range of offences, including white collar crimes, drug offences, DUI and violent crimes, with attention to due process and fair trial rights. The firm also handles watching briefs, case building and related prosecution matters, providing rigorous advocacy for clients.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Employment & Labor

Gittins Attorneys provides comprehensive employment and labour law services, advising on workplace policies, drafting and negotiating employment and termination agreements, and ensuring compliance with South Africa's labour statutes. The firm assists with workforce planning, policy development and dispute resolution from offices in Sandton, Benoni and Boksburg.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

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