Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Disputes are inevitable and the correct right of recourse is essential to protect and maximise your interests. Our sound knowledge of the legal system and all-encompassing service ensures that the correct course is taken to fit and protect your individual needs and interests.
We represent clients of the public and private sector in a wide range of criminal and civil cases in both the higher and the lower courts.
We know that not all disputes are fit for litigation and advise clients of alternative dispute resolution options, such as mediation and arbitration, when it is suitable to do so.
This practice area includes:
- Administrative law
- Arbitration
- Building disputes
- Commercial litigation
- Constitutional law
- Contractual disputes
- Corporate recovery
- Debt collection
- Evictions
- Family law, including divorces and mediation
- General litigation
- Insurance law
- Joint ventures
- Legal opinions
- Liquidations and sequestrations
- Liquor law
- Maritime law
- Medical malpractice
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Personal injury claims
- Public interest law
- Road accident claims
- Surrogacy and fertility Law
Cornelia van Heerden
Director
Cornelia is passionate about people and the law. She has a BA LLB degrees from the University of Stellenbosch.
Anton O’Reilly
Attorney
Anton obtained his B.Com Law and LLB degrees, from the University of the Free State and is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
Michelle Corbett
Attorney
Michelle obtained her B.Comm (Law) and LLB degrees at the University of Stellenbosch.
Johan Oberholster
Attorney
Johan qualified at the University of Stellenbosch where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Bio-Chemistry and Physiology.
Ruan Bruwer
Candidate Attorney
Ruan completed his BA (Law) and LL.B degrees at the North-West University, Potchefstroom. He commenced his articles of clerkship at Heyns and Partners in mid-2021.