Fisher, Quarmby & Pfeifer Attorneys

Companies tend to administer their own debt collection procedures up to a point, whereafter there comes a time when a proverbial “line must be drawn”. In such instances Fisher, Quarmby & Pfeifer can be of assistance. Our debt collection department specializes in any and all collection matters to ensure recovery of any outstanding debts which have become due and payable.

We attend to the entire process from letters of demand, issuing of summons, obtaining judgments up until the execution process in which the outstanding amount, interest and costs are recovered. This may also include restructuring the payment terms of the debt by way of an acknowledgement of debt, added surety clauses or safeguarding certain security.

Whilst it could be advantageous to accommodate some debtors, given the current financial circumstances, one must bear in mind that debts generally prescribe after a period of three years after the debt became due. It is therefore important to ensure that your collection procedures are in place.

Fisher, Quarmby and Pfeifer Attorneys is renowned for its experience in complex litigation matters including but not limited to building disputes, admiralty law, complex divorces and  estate litigation.

Our clients have always been able to rely on us to facilitate their needs. We are frequently instructed by some of the largest financial institutions to deal with an array of their substantial and sensitive disputes. With recognition for continued success , our principle aim is to obtain the verdict or settlement most suitable to our clients needs, whilst at all times ensuring that any result is cost efficient. The collective experience of our litigators provides clients with unique insight into the litigation process.

• Drafting employment agreements
• Advice on disciplinary related aspects and termination of employment agreements
• Instituting and defending labour related matters such as appeal and review applications in District Labour Court, Labour Court and High Court
• Chairing disciplinary hearings
• Advice on new Labour Act, mediation and arbitration procedures
• Advice on pension fund law, rules of pension funds;
• Section 37 distributions
• General advice to trustees with regard to their duties;
• Advice on, and facilitation of, work permits for foreign nationals

If you have a brand name, product or logo which uniquely identifies and distinguishes your goods or services, you may be able to obtain a registered trademark.

A trademark is more than the mere adding of the familiar “TM” to your mark. It aids in protecting and distinguishing your company’s goods or services from that of your competitor’s goods or services.

Your mark adds value to your company, and once registered, this could have tax advantageous, adds to the goodwill of you company and solidifies the public’s perception of your brand/product. Successful and timeous registration might also save you from long and protracted legal battles which may be required if somebody attempts to pass of their goods or services as yours.

If you would like to find out more regarding the registration of your trademark, please fill in your details under “book a consultation”. Your first trademark consultation is free.

Our team at Fisher, Quarmby and Pfeifer Attorneys have a strong reputation for providing legal counsel in all areas of family law. We understand the sensitivity around these issues but do not lose sight of our aim to protect our clients and their interests. Our attorneys provide experienced legal knowledge balanced with the support and compassion needed in protecting the best interests of our clients. We look forward to meeting prospective clients and addressing their specific circumstances, then formulating a well-researched strategy to provide both amicable and cost-effective solutions.

• Advising on estates.
• Adoptions
• Antenuptial Contracts
• Child Custody
• Divorce
• Maintenance
• Protection Orders
• Property Division

At Fisher, Quarmby and Pfeifer Attorneys we advise our clients on a number of issues relating to corporate transactions, financing, commercial contracts and on all facets of initiating, managing and growing a business. Combining solid legal judgement with global business insight, we have established ourselves as a leader in commercial transactions and company law. Our commercial attorneys assist clients negotiate the best deals across a range of sectors and are well suited to ensuring that at all points of a transaction the client’s best interests are always protected. We are well suited to navigating complex agreements and transactions, that are tailored suited to the needs of the client whilst at all times containing any risk.

The firm has many years of experience in business, commercial and company law. In particular we specialise in the following:

• The registration of companies and general company secretarial work;
• Advice on the implications of the Companies Act, with special emphasis on the rights, duties and obligations of directors;
• Advice to clients on the structuring of transactions;
• Drafting of sale of shares transactions;
• Advice on mergers and acquisitions;
• Drafting of merger notifications under the Competition Act;
• Advice on the Close Corporations Act and regulations;
• General tax advice with special emphasis on the value added tax aspects of property and business transfers (sales as a going concern);
• Advice on securities (including private equity bond listings, guarantees etc);
• General advice on corporate governance;
• Advice on the Transfer and Stamp Duty Acts;
• Advice on the Stock Exchanges Act with a specific emphasis on company and bond/ note listings;
• Drafting of comprehensive due diligence reports for companies;
• Drafting of most types of commercial contracts;
• Experience with FIDIC, engineering and construction contracts.

Our conveyancing department consists of four qualified conveyancers and eleven experienced conveyancing secretaries, all, with the exception of two, having received their in-house training with Fisher, Quarmby & Pfeifer. Without limiting the generality thereof we truly offer a specialised service in all aspects of Conveyancing.  Our Partners, Conveyancers and all para-legal secretaries have extensive knowledge of transfers and bonds. We furthermore specialise in:

• Land reform property law and transactions with VAT implications;
• Sectional title schemes and transfers;
• Consolidations, subdivisions, and the opening of township registers;
• Consents in terms of the Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act;
• Registration of various personal and praedial servitudes;
• Estate and divorce transfers and endorsements;
• Registration of covering bonds and home loans;
• Notarial surety and indemnity bonds;
• Bond endorsements; and
• Registration of long-term leases;
• Advice on security documentation, i.e. cessions, pledges, guarantees etc.
• Building disputes

Our Jens Roland is currently serving on the on the ad hoc committee for Security of Titles and the Law Society’s Committee for Property Law and Notarial Practice.

Our Caitlin Quinn is currently serving on the on the Law Society’s Property Law and Notarial Practice Committee, Commercial Law Committee and the Legal Education and Professional Development Committee.

Our office is familiar with the Rehoboth Deeds Office documentation and the requirements of the South African Deeds Office Registries.  We are well versed in the authentication procedures to be followed for documentation to be used in foreign countries.

We have experienced conveyancing staff in our firm, three of whom each have more than 25 years’ experience in the conveyancing field.

Our conveyancing department is fully versed and receives regular training in the Legal Perfect and Law software systems making us fully compatible with FNB’s systems and procedures.