Sahil Ishan Samlal

Firm:

Areas Of Practice:

Access to Children, Administrative Law, Adoption, African Customary Law, Antenuptial Contracts, Anti-discrimination, Arbitration, Bail, Banking, Business Law, Cannabis Law, Children's Rights, Civil, Civil Unions, Collections, Commercial, Commercial Drafting, Communications and Media, Company Law, Company Registrations, Competition Law, Conservation and Wildlife, Constitutional, Constitutional Class Actions, Construction, Consumer Law, Contracts, Copyright, Corporate, Criminal, Curatorship / Curator Bonis, Custody, Customs & Excise, Debt Collections, Debt consolidation, Debt Review, Deceased Estates, Defamation, Disability, Divorce, Divorce Mediation, Domestic Partnerships, Domestic Violence, Drunk Driving, Education Law, Employee Benefits, Employee Share Incentive Schemes, Employment Equity, Employment Law, Entertainment Law, Environmental Law, Estates, Evictions, Extradition Law, Family Law, Fire Claims , Forensic Investigations, Fraud, Fraud Recovery, Gay Rights / Same Sex Rights, General Practice, Health Care, High Court Practice, Hindu Law, Human Rights, Immigration / Emigration, Industrial Relations, Information Technology, Insurance Law, Intellectual Property, International Child Abduction, Islamic Law, Labour Law, Leases, Legislative Drafting, Litigation (Civil), Litigation (Commercial), Litigation (Constitutional), Litigation (Corporate), Litigation (Criminal), Litigation (General), Litigation (High Court), Litigation (Magistrates Court), Maintenance, Matrimonial, Media , Mediation, Medical Aids / Managed Health Care, Medical Negligence, Mergers and Acquisitions, Mine Health and Safety, Mineral Law/Rights, Mining, Municipal Law, MVA / Motor Vehicle Accident Claims, Occupational Health and Safety, Outsourcing, Permanent and Temporary Residence Permits, Personal Injury, Pharmaceutical, Plant Breeder’s Rights, POPI Act (POPIA) / Data Protection / Privacy Law, Procurement Law, Professional Ethics, Professional negligence, Property Law, Provident Fund disputes, Sale of Business, Security, Sexual Harassment, Shareholders Agreements, Smoking Law, Social Media, Sports, State Negligence, Trade and Industry, Trusts, Unlawful Arrest, Water Law, White Collar Crime, Wills

Phone Number:

082 762 5716

Email address:

sahil@samlalattorneys.com

Position:

Founder | Director

Address:

54 Bird Street, Newcastle

Region:

Kwazulu Natal / Durban

Area:

Newcastle

Postal Address:

54 Bird Street, Newcastle, 2940

Qualifications:

LLB

History:

Sahil Samlal is a committed and highly skilled legal practitioner who brings precision, tenacity, and deep legal insight to every matter he undertakes. As the founder and director of Sahil Samlal Attorneys Inc., he has established a reputable and growing law firm premised on legal excellence, strategic litigation, and client-focused results.

Mr. Samlal holds extensive expertise in Magistrates’ Court litigation, High Court litigation, Labour Court practice, family and matrimonial law, criminal defence, and civil litigation. His courtroom presence is marked by assertive argumentation, meticulous preparation, and tactical litigation strategy, making him a formidable opponent in both trial and motion proceedings.

He is particularly proficient in:

Analysing complex legal and factual matrices across multiple areas of law,
Drafting persuasive pleadings and heads of argument,
Conducting in-depth consultations and trial advocacy,
Cross-examining witnesses with precision and clarity,
Navigating urgent applications and interlocutory relief efficiently.

What distinguishes Mr. Samlal is not only his legal knowledge but his resolute dedication to advancing his clients' interests in a cost-effective and time-sensitive manner. He possesses a strategic mind, capable of synthesising large volumes of information and identifying key issues with speed and accuracy. This allows him to craft creative and effective legal solutions, even in highly contentious matters.

With an unwavering commitment to professional ethics and justice, Mr. Samlal continuously adapts to the evolving legal landscape. He is passionate about the rule of law, the advancement of access to justice, and the development of jurisprudence in South Africa. His long-term vision includes contributing to the legal profession as a senior attorney and future advocate, with a goal of litigating matters before the Constitutional Court.

Sahil’s leadership at Sahil Samlal Attorneys Inc. reflects his belief that every client deserves focused, professional, and strategic legal representation. Through his dynamic, analytical, and principled approach, he continues to serve as a trusted legal advisor and litigator of choice."

Languages:

English