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Services

This Practice provide the following Services

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AVIATION LAW

Practising in the realm of Aviation Law requires an understanding of the legislative requirements relating to:

 

  • Aircraft Owners

  • Aircraft Operators

  • Aircraft Owners wishing to operate aircraft under Part 91 of the Civil Aviation Regulations

  • Operators operating under Part 135

  • Airfield Owners & Operators

  • Pilots legal requirements for operating aircraft

  • Aviation Training Organisations

  • Enforcement actions taken by the SACAA

  • The specific employment relationship between Operators and Pilots

  • Aircraft Sales

  • Bond Registrations on aircraft

  • Damage Claims relating to Aircraft Accidents

  • Insurance Policies and Claims relating to Aircraft

 

We have experience in and can assits you with all of the above.

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CIVIL LITIGATION

Advocate Van der Merwe has been representing individuals, companies, close corporations, and trusts since 1996, specializing in court appearances, litigation, cross-examination, legal research, strategies, as well as providing advice and opinions. We strive to excel in these specific areas of law, ensuring that you receive the most professional and highly specialized advice available. Our focused approach allows us to offer unparalleled in-depth knowledge and experience—giving you the very best chance to succeed in your case.

 

With over 26 years of experience in civil litigation, we can assist with civil litigation in every forum across South Africa, ranging from:

  • The Magistrate’s Court to the Constitutional Court

  • Disputes before all tribunals

  • Arbitration proceedings

 

Our commitment is to excellence in every aspect of our service, ensuring you have the support and expertise needed to navigate the complexities of the legal system effectively.

Businessmen

COMPANY LAW

The directors and shareholders of small to medium-sized companies very often encounter difficulties in the management and operation of the Companies due to adequate agreements and procedures not being in place.

 

We can assist with:

 

  • Drafting and Litigation arising out of Shareholder Agreements

  • Drafting and Litigation arising out of Agreements with suppliers

  • Drafting of Standard Agreements with clients

  • Navigating the Requirements pertaining to the National Credit Act

  • Risk Management of your business

  • Changing of Memorandum of Incorporations

  • advising and assisting with Company and Group Structures

  • Formalising requirements pertaining to Directors Board Meetings

  • Formalising requirements pertaining to Shareholders Meetings

  • Drafting and Litigation arising out of Agency Agreements

  • Drafting and Litigation arising out of Franchise Agreements

  • Submitting of Tenders and Litigation arising therefrom

  • Drafting and Litigation arising from Joint Venture Agreements

Construction Sites

CONSTRUCTION LAW

Construction Law requires a clear understanding of the construction industry and the JBCC contracts forming the basis of the contractual relationships.

 

We can assist with:

 

  • Litigation arising out of the JBCC Contracts

  • Arbitration arising out of the JBCC Contracts

  • Drafting of specific provisions for JBCC Contracts

  • Drafting of project specific construction agreements

  • Litigation arising out of homebuilders agreement

Private Property

IT LAW

Information Technology is unavoidably part of all businesses. This might require the develpoment of custom software. We can assist you with:

  • The drafting, negotiating and settling the Software Development Agreements

  • Software Licencing Audits (IBM and Oracle)

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INSOLVENCY LAW

Even though the sequestration of an individual or a Trust should normally be the last resort and debt review and Business Rescue might be viable options under specific circumstances, a company or an individual must carefully consider its options when a debtor defaults on its debts to avoid a situation where the debtor prefers one creditor above another or disposes of assets without receiving consideration.

 

We can assist with:

 

  • Sequestrations

  • Rehabilitations

  • Liquidations

  • Business Rescue

  • Insolvency Enquiries

  • Applications to hold the directors personally liable for the debts of the Company

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