Oosthuizen du Plooy Attorneys has over many years established and rendered extensive and effective legal services to our corporate and local government client base, who required the establishment and maintenance of a sustainable service which is cost effective. We pride ourselves on the specialized expertise of our legal support services, and particularly in the field of local government law.
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Enquiries from clients are addressed on a face-to-face basis without the necessity of a formal pre-arranged consultation.
It is also not uncommon for us to visit a client at his/her residence or place of business in order to enable the client to sign documents, or for us to answer any query. This is done at no additional cost to the client.
We are at all reasonable times, available and accessible. Our policy dictates that during normal business hours, at least two attorneys, two conveyancers and two conveyancing assistants are present in
Oosthuizen du Plooy Attorneys currently render specialized legal services to local government and corporate clientele.
SERVICES
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
When you decide
to buy or sell your home, holiday home, sectional title unit, farm or small-holding, we will assist – from your decision to buy or sell
We handle property transactions
throughout South Africa, not only in the North West Province. So, before you purchase the holiday home at the sea, let us help to ensure that everything goes smoothly.
We represent
ABSA Bank, Nedbank, First National Bank and Standard Bank with registration and cancellation of bonds.
We also handle developments
Township Establishments,
- Property transfers (Residential, Agricultural & Commercial)
- Drafting of Rental agreements
- Drafting of Lease agreements
- Drafting of Sale agreements
- Legal
advise in respect of property transactions - Bond registration for the major South African banking institutions
- Property development
- Property consolidations
- Property subdivisions
- Township establishments
- Establishment of sectional title schemes
- Cancellation of mortgage bonds
- Sectional Title Registrations
TAX LAW
Don’t want to be taxed to death. We can advise, guide and restructure your business accordingly.
ARBITRATION & MEDIATION
It’s not always wise to enter into a lengthy court battle. We can advise you on arbitration and mediation proceedings and also represent and act on your behalf in these proceedings.
CIVIL LITIGATION
Someone owes you money?
Give them to us!
We take all their
Neighbour’s dog bites you?
We bite back!
Motor Vehicle Accident –
and the guilty party refuses to pay for the damage. We will collect the amount on your behalf.
We will consider the merits of any case before we proceed with legal action. We will give you an indication of the chances of success before the cost
We are prepared to fight for your right in respect of:
- Contractual disputes
- Debt Collection Matters
- Damage Claims
- Consumer Protection related litigation
- We also accept instructions from Correspondent Attorneys
ESTATE PLANNING
Wills
With a will, the winding up of your estate is made easier and ensures that your family do not quarrel over the millions that they stand to inherit.
Estate Planning
This is done to ensure that your heirs receive their inheritance and to ensure that no unnecessary estate duties are paid.
Death is not the end of you. We can gladly assist with:
- Drafting of Wills and Codicils
- Set up Trusts
- Asset protection structuring
- Administration of Estate
PUBLIC LAW
We are experts in the following matters:
- Constitutional matters
- Administrative Law
- Criminal Law
- Procedural Law
COMMERCIAL & CORPORATE
Company, Close Corporation or Partnership
Obtain advice as to which entity will meet your requirements, before you start your business. We attend to the registration of your company, close corporation or partnership, as well as the Association Agreement to determine the responsibilities of each shareholder/director and the amount of his remuneration.
We pride ourselves in serving our clients’ best interest in the following areas:
- Registration of legal entities
- Advice on structuring of entity
- Drafting of Commercial contracts
- Mergers & acquisitions
- Corporate governance
- Drafting of Shareholders agreements
- Drafting of Directors agreements
- Drafting of Partnership agreements
- Drafting of Joint Venture agreements
NOTARIAL MATTERS
Want to dig for those diamonds or gold?
We can assist with the application for prospecting and mining rights or permits and can administer the whole process.
We specialise in:
- Registration of Notarial Bonds
- Antenuptial Contracts
- Registration of Servitudes
- Notarial lease agreements
- Authentication of documents for use outside the Republic of South Africa
FAMILY LAW & DIVORCE
Divorces
We handle everything for you from the beginning to the end. We assist you all the way to ensure that you get a fair deal.
Maintenance
Your “ex” not paying or not paying enough?
Who’s going to be taken to the cleaners? We can assist in:
- Divorce litigation
- Protection orders
- Maintenance claims
- Family plans
- Execution of parental rights and responsibilities
GENERAL
Before you decide to take a chance or do anything that might cost money and effort, first speak to us.
We would like our clients to be successful in all their ventures.
We gladly stand by you all the way!
OTHERS PROMISE, WE DELIVER!