Practice Areas

• Raubenheimers have a strong conveyancing, property and real estate team which advises on all aspects of conveyancing, property law and real estate, including:
  • general property law and real estate
    • transfer of immovable property
    • registration of mortgage bonds
    • subdivisions, consolidations and opening of township registers
    • notarial services
    • land planning, land use and rights applications
    • compliance with local and national legislation
    • conveyancing
  • commercial (commercial, industrial and residential)
    • structuring of entities, strategic planning and implementation
    • lease agreements, homeowners associations, sectional title developments and fractional ownership
    • property rights
  • transactional (immovable and movable property)
    • specialist transactions
    • commercial contracts
    • property and project finance (commercial, industrial and residential)
    • advising on all aspects of property developments

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• Our Commercial Department offers a broad range of corporate commercial and transactional services, including:
  • Companies Act, Regulations and related Codes
  • sale and purchase of corporate and commercial businesses
  • restructuring of business entities
  • joint ventures
  • schemes of arrangement
  • share incentive schemes
  • memorandum of incorporation and shareholder agreements
  • corporate formations and structuring
  • corporate restructuring and or corporate governance
  • corporate governance
  • general commercial advisory
  • company secretarial services
  • legal, statutory and regulatory compliance affecting companies
  • broad-based black economic empowerment agreements
  • drafting, negotiating and reviewing all forms of commercial and business contracts
  • insolvency, restructuring and business rescue
  • establishing of trusts and trust law compliance
  • establishment and administration of trusts
  • administrative and local government law

• Our Property Development Law Department provides specialized legal services tailored to property development ventures, including:

  • Conducting comprehensive land acquisition due diligence in accordance with South African Land Use Planning Ordinances.
  • Analyzing zoning and land use regulations under the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA).
  • Negotiating and drafting development agreements and contracts compliant with the National Credit Act (NCA) and Consumer Protection Act (CPA).
  • Advising on environmental impact assessment and compliance with the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) and Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations.
  • Managing permitting and regulatory approvals processes in line with municipal bylaws and regulations.
  • Structuring development financing and investment vehicles under the South African Companies Act and Securities Regulation Code.
  • Providing dispute resolution and litigation support for property development disputes, including matters governed by the Arbitration Act.
  • Ensuring compliance with building codes, regulations, and standards set forth by the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act.
  • Negotiating lease agreements and managing tenant relations in accordance with the Rental Housing Act.
  • Representing clients in real estate transactions and negotiations under the Alienation of Land Act and Deeds Registries Act.
  • Resolving property boundary disputes and easement issues per the Prescription Act and Sectional Titles Act.
  • Advising on property tax assessments and exemptions as per the Property Rates Act.
  • Assisting with compliance with community and neighborhood association regulations, including those outlined in community scheme governance documentation.
  • Conducting due diligence for property development projects involving historic preservation or conservation easements under the National Heritage Resources Act.
  • Providing legal advice and representation in affordable housing development projects, compliant with applicable housing legislation and policies.

• Our Litigation Department routinely acts and advises on a broad range of commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters, both prior to and after the commencement of any litigation process, including:
  • High court litigation
  • Divorce law
  • Regional court litigation
  • Magistrate’s court litigation
  • evictions
  • liquidations and sequestrations
  • debt recovery (including foreclosures and asset recovery)
  • labour and employment
  • marital disputes
  • alternative dispute resolution matters and processes
  • administrative and local government
  • settlement negotiations
  • administrative appeals
  • statutory and specialist ombuds of various industries
  • arbitrations and regulatory tribunals
  • general commercial litigation
  • third party claims

• Our Wills and Estates Department provides comprehensive legal assistance to help individuals navigate the complexities of estate planning and administration, including:
  • Administration of Deceased Estates
  • Drafting and Reviewing Wills
  • Estate Planning and Asset Protection Strategies
  • Trust Formation and Administration
  • Power of Attorney Drafting and Execution
  • Inheritance Dispute Resolution and Litigation
  • Curatorship appointments
  • Charitable Giving and Philanthropic Planning
  • Estate Tax Planning and Compliance

• Our Trusts Department provides expert legal guidance and support to help individuals and businesses establish and manage trusts effectively, including:
  
  • Trust Formation and Registration
  • Trust Deed Drafting and Review
  • Trustee Appointment and Removal
  • Trust Administration and Compliance
  • Trust Asset Management and Investment Advice
  • Trustee Duties and Responsibilities Guidance
  • Trust Amendments and Variations
  • Discretionary Trust Planning and Implementation
  • Asset Protection Trust Structuring
  • Trust Dispute Resolution and Litigation

• Our Company Law Department offers comprehensive legal services to assist businesses of all sizes in navigating the complexities of corporate governance and compliance, including:
  
  • Company Formation and Registration
  • Corporate Governance Advisory
  • Shareholder Agreement Drafting and Review
  • Director Duties and Responsibilities Guidance
  • Corporate Restructuring and Reorganization
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Due Diligence
  • Corporate Compliance Audits and Risk Assessments
  • Regulatory Compliance and Filings
  • Corporate Finance and Securities Law Compliance
  • Corporate Dispute Resolution and Litigation