MNS Attorneys is a Johannesburg-based, 100 percent black-owned law firm founded in 2002 that draws on more than 100 years of combined professional experience. The practice serves a mix of private and public sector clients, offering corporate, commercial and transactional advice as well as contentious services for companies, financial institutions and municipal entities.

The firm has built a reputation for work in municipal law, procurement, property and dispute resolution, and its lawyers have received external recognition for excellence in their fields. MNS lists major corporate and government clients and highlights market recognition and awards that reflect its standing in the South African legal community.

MNS Attorneys emphasises practical, client-focused delivery through a culture of attention to detail and measured, timely execution. The firm highlights an executive committee structure, ongoing professional development and corporate social investment as central to its service model and to sustaining a pipeline of skilled black legal professionals.

About MNS Attorneys

Founded in 2002

46 people in their team


Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Employment & Labor
Lawsuits & Disputes
Real Estate
Intellectual Property

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

MNS Attorneys provides corporate and commercial advisory services including contract drafting and negotiation, corporate governance, transactional support and regulatory compliance for private companies, state-owned entities and municipal clients. The firm leverages experience in procurement and public sector matters to structure commercially sound solutions that align with statutory requirements and client objectives.
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

Employment & Labor

The practice advises employers and institutions on labour and employment matters, offering strategic counsel on workplace disputes, disciplinary processes, employment agreements and regulatory compliance. MNS represents clients in employment-related litigation and provides preventative advice to reduce exposure to costly disputes.
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

Lawsuits & Disputes

MNS conducts litigation and dispute resolution across superior and lower courts and in arbitration proceedings, handling commercial litigation, municipal disputes and public law challenges. The team focuses on outcome-oriented litigation strategies and coordinated case management to resolve disputes efficiently and protect clients business interests.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Real Estate

The firm assists clients with property law and conveyancing matters, supporting property development, acquisitions and disposals, and advising on regulatory and municipal aspects that affect development projects. MNS combines transactional know-how with sector experience to mitigate risk and facilitate property transactions.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources
Conveyancing

Intellectual Property

MNS offers intellectual property advice focused on trademark drafting and registration, copyright issues and IP-related commercial agreements, assisting clients to protect and enforce their intangible assets as part of wider commercial strategies.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

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