Areas of Expertise

Labour

Labour law forms an intrinsic part of our law regulating the relationships between employers and employees in South Africa. In our experience, the following labour related matters are typically the type of matters which Els Attorneys assist its clients with:

  • Employee Grievance support and workplace Dispute Resolution;
  • Disciplinary Hearings and dismissal procedures;
  • CCMA Matters;
  • Compliance with the Labour Relations Act, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and other relavant legislation;
  • Employee contracts;
  • HR Policies and procedures;
  • The provision of legal opinions;
  • Other labour related matters that affects the business.

Els Attorneys provides legal advice and assistance in respect of any legal action taken by or against a business in respect of labour related matters such as disciplinary hearings, CCMA referrals, actions instituted against the business by the Department of Labour and negotiations with employees and unions, such as:

  • the defence of any legal proceedings brought to the CCMA, arising from a dispute with an employee, former employer or prospective employee relating to:
    – the contract of employment with the client;
    – actual or alleged breaches of their statutory rights.

Commercial

Els Attorneys has been involved in the commercial law sphere for over 7 years and has project managed a vast array of commercial contracts. During such projects, legal considerations often arise at Els Attorneys we strive to provide the necessary legal advice and support on any commercial or contractual question that might arise.

Examples of our services are the following;

  • Association Agreements;
  • Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements;
  • Sales of Shares Agreements;
  • Shareholder Agreements;
  • Building Agreements;
  • Contracts of Indemnity;
  • Disciplinary Codes
  • Franchise Agreements;
  • Lease Agreements;
  • Loan Agreements;
  • Power of Attorneys;
  • Partnership Agreements; and
  • Sale of Business Agreements;
  • Agency and Representation Agreements;
  • Sole Marketing and Distribution Agreements;
  • Deeds of Sale of Immovable Property;
  • Trust Deeds;
  • Service Level Agreements.

Els Attorneys assists startup companies from their infancy to broader and larger companies in their growth and development. We provide services with regards to the provision of company policies and regulations and perform the review and refinement of policy documents in terms of compliance. We ensure that such company policies and regulations fall within the legal framework of South African legislation in order for you, as a business owner, to solely focus on your business and positive growth outcomes.

Pensions

Els Attorneys offers legal advisory service with regards to compliance in terms of pension or provident related matters an organization or company may have pertaining to the various Fund(s) they belong to by law or association.

We offer specialized legal advice in respect of:

  • Compliance with various Funds which an entity belongs to;
  • Compliance with the Pensions Funds Act;
  • Compliance regarding Section 13A of the Pension Funds Act in terms of outstanding schedules and contributions due to a Fund;
  • Direct correspondences with various Funds;
  • Legal representation and litigation where required;
  • Provision of legal opinions.

Els Attorneys ensures that your company has peace of mind where any pension-related matter is concerned regarding your company and employee satisfaction.

Debt Collection

Els Attorneys offers assistance in respect of private individual and business debt collection services which include inter alia:

  • Telephonic attendances and electronic correspondence with defaulting parties;
  • Attending to and the perusal of client documentation;
  • Issuing letters of demand;
  • Instructing tracing agents to locate defaulting parties;
  • Attending to ITC enquiries;
  • Drafting and Issuing of Summons;
  • Drafting of acknowledgement of debts;
  • Drafting of Default Judgements and Warrants of Execution;
  • Obtaining garnishee orders.

Divorce

Els Attorneys strives to provide our clients with a tailored and time-efficient approach to assist with their divorce process. We advise clients on their rights during this process and protect their interests, financial or otherwise, at all times.

Emotional stress and uncertainty are often particularly prevalent during an individuals divorce. We endeavor to mediate an agreement between both parties in order to simplify and enable both parties to continue with their lives.

Els Attorneys offers specialised legal advice and assistance throughout a client’s divorce in respect of:

  • Mediation of a settlement between parties, inclusive of maintenance and parental responsibilities where minor children are involved;
  • Drafting of Settlement Agreements;
  • Division of movable and immovable assets and any personal insurance policies.
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