Using legal remedies creatively in conjunction with negotiation and psychology gives
our clients a unique solution to their legal problems.
WILLS & DECEASED ESTATES
OVERVIEW WILLS
One of the most important documents you will ever sign is your final Will and Testament. It is incredibly important to seek legal advice, and ensure that your wishes are accurately represented by your final Will. There are various considerations, such as creation of trusts and living wills, and our attorneys will assist in ensuring that your assets and loved ones are looked after if, G-d forbid, something happens to you.
OVERVIEW DECEASED ESTATES
Our attorneys can assist with estate planning and wills, winding up of estates and preparation of liquidation and distribution accounts.
SERVICES
Our services include:
Drafting wills
Trust creation
Legal Advice
Estate planning and structuring
Testate and intestate succession
Appointment of executors
Reporting to master of High Court
Estate duty
SARS compliance
CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL LAW
Collin Bowman Attorneys offers expert strategic legal services for all transactional work.
OVERVIEW
The realm of commercial law encompasses many other areas of law, from banking and finance to dispute resolution, and even criminal matters.
SERVICES
We can assist with:
Drafting & interpreting agreements
Registering new companies
Shareholders agreements & disputes
Selling a business
Mergers & Acquisitions
Reviewing agreements
Drafting Contracts
A contract is a critical document that must be drafted meticulously to cater for a variety of different circumstances. Our attorneys will assist you in drafting standard or bespoke contracts, catering for any commercial matter. Before signing an agreement, it is important to consult with an attorney to identify potential loopholes or contractual irregularities.
CIPC Registrations & Agreements
Our attorneys are experienced in setting up companies, based on business needs, and drafting the relevant shareholders agreements to protect your interests.
Contact us to set up a consultation. If your matter is urgent, we offer instant consults.
PROPERTY
CONVEYANCING
A conveyancer is an attorney who has passed a specialist conveyancing exam and who is admitted and enrolled to practice as such by the High Court of South Africa. Contact one of our attorneys to assist with any conveyancing needs.
SERVICES
Our Conveyancing Services include:
Residential property transfers
Commercial property transactions
Land consolidations and Subdivisions
Mortgage bond registrations
Sectional title registers
Township registrations
Drafting Agreements of Sale
Contact us to set up a consultation. If your matter is urgent, we offer instant consults.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
MEDIATION & ARBITRATION
Often, we can negotiate with your opponent and reach a fast settlement, saving you hundreds of thousands of Rands in litigation fees. Our policy is to reach our clients’ objectives at the lowest cost to them. Our attorneys are trained in psychology and strategy, and use more than just the law to reach a favourable outcome for our clients. There are viable alternatives to litigation, and we will help you resolve your dispute and achieve your objective.
SERVICES
Our services include:
Representation
Chairing mediation
Running arbitration hearings
Negotiation
Settlement agreements
Litigation
Legal disputes arise out of many areas of business and personal life. From contractual disputes to more complex civil and criminal matters, it is important to have a seasoned litigator representing you, and fighting for your best possible outcome.
Our team will always mediate and negotiate a settlement in your favour, where possible. However, this is not always possible and some matters will inevitably end up in court. From individuals to large corporations, we are able to represent our clients in all types of litigation.
Our litigation services include:
Commercial litigation
Civil & criminal matters
Magistrates court
High court
Labour court
Constitutional matters
Advice on appeals & reviews
Contact us to set up a consultation. If your matter is urgent, we offer instant consults.
LABOUR LAW
OVERVIEW
The relationship between an employer and employee is often unequal, and many employees face unfair treatment in the workplace, without the ability to seek legal advice or take action. Our labour law department has levelled the playing field, and gives employees the opportunity to seek recourse when they have been wronged by their employer.
OUR LABOUR SERVICES INCLUDE:
Our skilled labour attorneys are able to assist with disputes and advise on labour matters, and our labour contingency department is able to assist on a no-win, no-fee basis.
UNFAIR DISMISSALS
Have you been dismissed unfairly? We can help. We work on a “No win No fee” basis and will handle your case before the CCMA or Labour Court. “No Win No Fee” means no risk for you.
CCMA REFERRALS & REPRESENTATION
Have you been subjected to unfair labour practices? We can assist you in taking the appropriate action to protect your rights.
UPCOMING ARBITRATIONS
Our attorneys are experts in arbitration, and will guide, assist and coach you, so that you reach your desired outcome.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
If you are caught in an unresolved dispute with your employer, we can help settle the dispute and obtain a settlement in your favour. We have expertise and vast experience in Employer negotiations and settlements, and are here to help you.
LABOUR COURT
If your matter goes to the Labour Court, our skilled attorneys are available to represent you, and help you win your case. Our experience includes labour matters, arbitration awards, settlement agreements, obtaining court orders and review of unsatisfactory arbitration awards.
AWARD ENFORCEMENT
After we win, if your employer fails to pay, we will enforce the order and ensure that you get what is due to you.
Apply for your matter to be handled on a no-win, no-fee basis
NOTARIAL & AFFIDAVITS
OVERVIEW
We offer all notarial services, including the preparation and witnessing of certain types of specialised documents for international use, as well as deeds for registration in various public offices, antenuptial contracts and powers of attorney, the administering of oaths, witnessing signatures on affidavits, statutory declarations, the certification of copied documents, and the preparation of Apostille which are required for the authentication of documents in terms of the Hague Convention.
SERVICES
Our Notarial Services include:
Powers of attorney
Notarial bonds
Antenuptial contracts
Servitudes
Long and short term lease agreements
Witnessing the execution of documents and verifying the authenticity of signatures
Authentication of documents
Wills and Trusts
Apostille certificates
Usufructs
Notarising documents for use abroad
Contact us to set up a consultation. If your matter is urgent, we offer instant consults.
CRIMINAL
OVERVIEW
Criminal matters require an attorney with experience, and an in-depth understanding of various criminal laws as well as the criminal law processes. Our team can assist with criminal charges, false allegations, bail hearings and applications, investigation of charges, legal advice and negotiation with prosecutors.
SERVICES
Criminal matters can be taxing socially, and take a heavy personal toll on an individual. Having the right criminal law attorney can be the difference between walking away, or facing imprisonment. We know the extent of our clients’ legal rights, and how to enforce them quickly.
Our Criminal Law Services include:
Criminal litigation
Bail hearings & applications
White-collar crime
Investigation of charges
Legal advice
Negotiation
Criminal appeals and reviews
Contact us to set up a consultation. If your matter is urgent, we offer instant consults.
CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING
OVERVIEW
Our experienced attorneys can assist with navigating the complex field of construction and engineering law.
SERVICES
Our Construction & Engineering Services include:
Customised contracts
Interpretation of complex agreements
Project documentation
Tender drafting and assistance
Mediation and arbitration
Dispute resolution
Project finance
Procurement
Compliance
Partnerships
Governance and ethics
Debt collection for subcontractors
Construction contract management
Contact us to set up a consultation. If your matter is urgent, we offer instant consults.