Established in 1936, Thorpe & Hands Incorporated is a distinguished law firm based in Durban, South Africa, renowned for its comprehensive legal services and longstanding commitment to client satisfaction. The firm specializes in property law, litigation, wills, trusts and estates, labour law, and notarial services, offering tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of its clientele.

With a team of 12 dedicated professionals, including three directors specializing in litigation and an associate conveyancing specialist, Thorpe & Hands delivers personalized and efficient legal support. The firm's directors, Richard Pearton and Robin Topping, bring extensive experience in property and commercial litigation, as well as civil and corporate advisory services, ensuring clients receive expert guidance across various legal domains.

Thorpe & Hands prides itself on fostering close client relationships, emphasizing personal service and attention to detail. The firm's inclusion on the conveyancing panels of major banks and its utilization of the Nedbank corporate saver for client fund investments reflect its commitment to reliability and trustworthiness.

About THORPE & HANDS INCORPORATED
Practice areas
Real Estate
Lawsuits & Disputes
Family
Employment & Labor

Languages spoken
English

Practice areas

Real Estate

Thorpe & Hands Incorporated offers comprehensive property law services, specializing in conveyancing, bond registrations, and bond cancellations. Their conveyancing team guides clients through the legal process of transferring property ownership, from reviewing sale agreements to registering transfers at the Deeds Office. They provide regular progress reports and personalized service, ensuring clients are informed and supported throughout. As panel attorneys for Nedbank and Standard Bank, they are authorized to register and cancel bonds on behalf of these institutions, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements. Additionally, they offer expertise in sectional title law, assisting clients with the complexities of owning units within multi-unit residential complexes.
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

Lawsuits & Disputes

THORPE & HANDS INCORPORATED specializes in managing complex lawsuits and disputes, offering clients comprehensive legal representation across various sectors. Their expertise encompasses business torts, contract disputes, real estate conflicts, and construction litigation. The firm is adept at handling cases involving claims against corporate officers and directors, environmental issues, fiduciary relationships, fraud, shareholder disputes, securities, and unfair competition. By developing tailored litigation strategies, they aim to protect and advance clients' interests, ensuring effective resolution of high-stakes legal challenges.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Family

Thorpe & Hands Incorporated offers comprehensive family law services, assisting clients with matters such as divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division. Their experienced attorneys provide personalized legal strategies to navigate the complexities of family disputes, ensuring clients' rights and interests are effectively represented.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Employment & Labor

THORPE & HANDS INCORPORATED offers comprehensive employment and labor law services, assisting clients with matters such as unfair dismissals, unfair labor practices, discrimination, disciplinary proceedings, employee performance management, employment policies and procedures, employment contracts, restraints of trade, strikes, lock-outs, picketing, employment equity compliance, trade union consultations, retrenchments, redundancies, restructurings, bargaining council compliance, collective agreements, wage negotiations, employee benefits, and pension issues. Their team provides representation at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), Bargaining Councils, Labour Court, and other courts, ensuring clients receive expert guidance and support across all aspects of employment and labor law.
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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