Administrative and Constitutional Law
We have extensive experience in administrative and constitutional law. This includes litigation in the High Court, Supreme Court of Appeal and Constitutional Court, legislative drafting and providing of legal opinions.
Some of the areas covered include land use management and planning, human settlements, environment, procurement and education. Our team members have also participated in various capacities in several commissions of enquiry.
Employment Law
We have extensive experience in acting for employers, trade unions and government in employment law matters. This includes participating in the drafting of the Labour Relations Act and other labour legislation, arguing precedent setting cases in various forums and providing opinions on complex employment law matters.
Our expertise extend beyond South Africa given the role played by members of our team in drafting labour legislation in several other jurisdictions. Our involvement in leading employment law publications also ensures that we remain at the forefront of labour law.
Forensic Investigations
We have seasoned forensic investigators who detect and investigate white-collar offences. Once the problem has been identified we advise on how to deal with the perpetrators from a labour and criminal law perspective. We also assist in ensuring that adequate management systems are in place so that similar offences are not committed in the future.
The services include advice and assistance in identifying and preventing:
- Fraud schemes.
- Collusive schemes.
- Bid rigging schemes.
- Bribery and corruption.
- Asset misappropriation.
- Financial misconduct.
- Pyramid and ponzi schemes.
- Identity theft and impersonation.
- Cyber-hacking, cyber-smearing and data theft.
- Prohibited and anti-competitive practices.
Labour Law
We have vast experience in all aspects of labour law. We are often called upon to assist in highly complex labour matters for which there are no readily available solutions and where the consequences for our clients are significant.
Members of our team have advised major employers and trade unions on most aspects of labour law giving us a balanced view of the challenges which our clients face.