SchoemanLaw Inc

NEED A CONVEYANCER AND PROPERTY LAWYER?

We pride ourselves in guiding clients through the process of transferring ownership of any immovable property (real estate), every step of the way. We feel it is vital for property owners to know and understand the property transfer and conveyancing process (as early as possible). In addition to having enough relevant information at their disposal to make informed decisions.

We advise clients on any Property law or related matter such as:

• general compliance before buying or selling a property
• the state of or remedy required in building compliance
• sectional title schemes and their management
  property rights, the enforcement thereof or resolving
• property related disputes

We do not believe in any form of one-size-fits-all solutions. Every business, regardless of its size, has individual needs that require tailor-made, industry specific solutions that make both legal and good business sense.

By drawing on the diversity of our professional expertise, we offer clients innovative tailored solutions in all areas of commercial (business) law, including (without limitation):

• law of business enterprises
• company and corporate law
• drafting and review of company founding documents
• directors’ duties, indemnities and contracts
• corporate governance
• employment law
• principal and agent
• the law regulating co-operatives
• the law of partnership
• the regulation of and drafting of corporate contracts
• joint ventures
• mergers and acquisitions
• consumer law
• surety, pledge and cession
• company registration
• sale of shares / business
• company / shareholder / director disputes

We also offer a specialist service in Shariah commercial transactions, which include:

• Loan Agreements
• Profit Sharing
• Purchase of Property
• Lease Agreements

Trust us to be your trusted advisor, legal partner, outsourced legal department, an extension of your legal department or non-executive director!

Should you require a quote, please complete our quote form.

* Choosing the “right fit” attorney is an important matter! We fully appreciate this and therefore offer a reasonably priced and commitment free initial consultation (R950 VAT included per initial consultation), so you can ensure you have found the “right fit” before contracting legal work! Call us today!

We believe that contracts are not only negotiations and agreements reached between Employers and Employees. Arrangements are essential tools in managing positive and constructive relationships between all parties involved. It, therefore, advisable to have a professionally drafted contract to avoid any negative consequences.

Our professional expertise in drawing up and tailoring any type of written employment contract offers you the convenience of:

• Ensuring that both parties to the agreement are fully aware of the contents of the contract;
• Establishing transparency between the parties;
• Creating and maintaining trust between parties; and
• Avoiding unnecessary disputes between parties.

We offer specialised advice and services under the many aspects of employment law. This includes professional expert insight into and the drafting of contracts; the drafting/implementation of all the relevant Human Resources policies and Grievance Procedures; and assisting in resolving workplace disputes and representing clients at the CCMA, Bargaining Councils and Labour Court.

The family unit is one of society’s most important sets of relationships. Our services and dedicated support assists families to navigate their way through some of the most difficult challenges facing them, whether it concerns the maintenance or custody of minor children, antenuptial contracts, postnuptial agreements or divorce.

Safeguard the most prized aspect of life and work with an attorney, you can trust.

The purpose of insurance is to create financial security during unforeseen times in life. It is thus a crucial aspect in our everyday personal or business lives, and sometimes the complexities of the laws and regulations governing this can be quite daunting. Our main aim is to assist our clients to limit risk and find security in uncertain times.

We offer expert advice on the content and implications of specific insurance policies, their tax implications, provide legal advice on estate planning and risk management strategies as well as resolving any related disputes involving insurance law.

Although we strongly advocate that prevention of disputes is best, some conflicts cannot be foreseen nor avoided (not in its entirety), despite planning ahead.

In serving all your needs, we also offer a specialist civil litigation service, which includes representation in the following:

• Magistrates Court
• High Court
• Supreme Court of Appeal
• Constitutional Court

Alternative Dispute Resolution:

• We also represent clients at forums of alternative dispute resolution, e.g. various tribunals, commissions, mediation and arbitration.
• Also, we offer independent Mediation services and serve on several panels for mediators, including the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa and the Association of Arbitrators.