The Definitive Guide For Attorneys In South Africa
The Definitive Guide For Attorneys In South Africa
Joshila Desai Inc. has over 25 Years Experience and is a 100% Black Women Empowered enterprise. Our core focus remains outstanding, personalised customer service, high quality output and the maintenance of an affordable fee structure.
We aim to differentiate ourselves from other law firms in our commitment to service excellence. We go to great lengths to ensure that our clients are personally attended to and our management has a very “hands-on” approach. We know and understand our customers requirements and offer a dedicated and committed team approach in achieving our goals.
Our relationship with our clients enjoys an extremely high priority in the firm. It is one of our key focus areas and we believe it is an integral part of our success in the industry. We devote an enormous amount of time and resources to the maintenance and development of key relationships.
We are accredited with a Level 1 BEE rating as Joshila Desai is the sole share holder in the company.
The firm prides itself on being on the panels of ABSA, First National Bank, Nedbank, Standard Bank and SA Homeloans.
Our Areas of Practice
Conveyancing & Property Law: Secure Real Estate Transfers
We handle the complex process of transferring all types of immovable property, including erven, flats, residences, small holdings, and farms. Applying deep knowledge of the Deeds Registries Act and the Sectional Titles Act, our expert conveyancers meticulously draft new title deeds and manage the lodgment and registration of all necessary documents at the Deeds Office.
Antenuptial Contracts (ANCs): Securing Your Financial Future
We provide timeous, sensitive guidance on marriage contracts (advising couples to consult with us at least three months prior to the wedding). We formalize your financial intentions by drafting and registering your ANC at the Deeds Office, offering both "out of community of property with accrual" and "without accrual" options. This crucially protects you from the shared creditor liabilities inherent in a default "in community of property" marriage.
Drafting of Contracts: Entrenching Your Rights in Writing
To prevent the severe risks and disputes associated with oral agreements, we draft robust, written contracts that clearly entrench your rights in the event of default. We handle a wide variety of agreements, including commercial leases, loans, services rendered, the sale of property, the sale of shares or member’s interests, and Antenuptial Contracts.
Mediation: Cost-Effective Conflict Resolution
Aligned with the enactment of High Court Rule 41A and steeped in local tradition, we utilize mediation as a highly successful alternative to protracted and costly litigation. We help clients shift towards this internationally recognized conflict resolution method to achieve faster, more amicable, and cost-effective outcomes across various disputes.
Family Law & Divorces: Compassionate, Expeditious Resolutions
We guide families through the trauma of divorce by strictly prioritizing the best interests of the children and ensuring the correct division of communal assets according to your specific matrimonial property regime. We expertly negotiate and draft settlement agreements to help you avoid long, drawn-out trials, and utilize Central Divorce Courts to ensure simpler, more expeditious access to justice.
Wills & Administration of Deceased Estates: Protecting Your Loved Ones
We strongly advise pairing marriage and financial planning with comprehensive estate planning. We assist in rethinking existing Wills or meticulously drafting new Wills to ensure your spouse and family are properly protected and provided for at the time of your passing, alongside handling the formal administration of deceased estates.
Personal & Public Liability (incl. Medical Negligence): Seeking Justice for Harm
We aggressively pursue compensation for any bodily or mental damage caused by the negligence or intent of another person. Our expertise covers medical negligence and a wide array of personal injury and public liability claims, including defamation, slip/trip and fall incidents in public areas or buildings, dog bites, and shooting incidents.
Debt Collection: Efficient Financial Recovery
We provide rigorous collections and debt recovery services. Leveraging our dedicated Soft Collection Call Centre, we ensure a streamlined, highly effective approach to recovering your outstanding funds while preserving relationships where possible.
Business Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 08h00 to 17h00
Friday: 08h00 to 16h30
Firm Profile last updated: 9 April 2026
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