Ashley Slamat Attorneys is a renowned law firm specialising in Civil & Commercial litigation, Debt Collections, Companies Law and Commercial Law.
We also attend to civil speciality matters such as Divorces, Family & Children Law, Child Custody, Emigration/Relocation with Children, Maintenance Claims, Domestic Violence cases.
We also have years of extensive experience in Commercial Law & Companies Law, Shareholder Agreements, Shareholder Dispute Resolution. We also represent clients in regard to Labour Law matters in the CCMA, Bargaining Councils and Trade union disputes.
Founded in 2007 by Mr. Ashley Slamat (BCom, LLB, LLM, RPE), our practice is built upon a foundation of extensive experience in commercial banking, the JSE, and IT Management. We uniquely blend sound business knowledge, legal acumen, and temperance to deliver practical solutions across civil, commercial, and criminal litigation. Driven by our core values of trust, honour, integrity, and service excellence, we fiercely protect your disclosures through strict attorney-client privilege, operating with the unwavering belief that your success is our success.
Legal Services
Divorce, Family & Child Law: Protecting Your Personal Future
We practice comprehensive matrimonial and child law. We expertly manage Divorces, Universal Partnerships, Civil Unions, Same-sex relationships, Cohabitation agreements, and Gender Equality matters. We draft Antenuptial Contracts (managing matrimonial property and inheritances) and fiercely advocate for our clients in Child Custody disputes, Maintenance, Paternity, Child Abduction, and Domestic Violence matters.
Commercial Contracts & Business Law: Corporate Legal Management
Leveraging profound banking and corporate experience, we manage the legal affairs of single proprietors, Close Corporations, and large Companies. We handle enterprise founding documents, company secretarial services, mergers, and equity/debt structuring. We meticulously draft, vet, and execute Shareholder Agreements, Joint Ventures, Sale of Business/Shares, Engineering Agreements, Suretyships, Cessions, Notarial Bonds, and Mortgages. Furthermore, we handle Credit Security, Competition law, Banking disputes, and Internet/Cyber law.
Debt Collection, Insolvency & Liquidations: Financial Restructuring
We take instructions for debt collection, insolvency, and bankruptcy from outset to conclusion. We handle complex sequestration applications in terms of the Insolvency Act, and manage both voluntary and compulsory liquidations for Companies and Close Corporations, actively assisting clients with post-liquidation legislative enquiries.
Labour Law & Industrial Relations: Regulating the Workplace
We appreciate the nuances of labour law required to maintain a productive, labour-friendly workplace. We draft commercial labour agreements and expertly handle employment disputes regarding unfair dismissals, disciplinary proceedings, disability claims, unfair discrimination, trade union misconduct, and breaches of fiduciary duties. We also represent clients in regard to Labour Law matters in the CCMA, Bargaining Councils and Trade union disputes
Property Law & Conveyancing: Securing Real Estate Investments
We ensure your fixed property investments are safe and legally sound. Our services include comprehensive advice, contract drafting, and litigation regarding Construction law, Fixed Property transfers, Sectional Title, Homeowners Associations (HOAs), commercial/residential Evictions, and Levy Collections.
Media Law (Films & Publications): Navigating Free Speech & Censorship
We practice in the highly scrutinized fields of Advertising and Films & Publications. We advocate for free speech and uninhibited public debate, assisting clients with complex constitutional litigation, censorship issues, and formal applications/complaints in terms of the Films and Publications Act.
Criminal Defense: Protecting Your Constitutionally Guaranteed Rights
Freedom, life, dignity, and security are your constitutionally guaranteed rights. Utilizing top forensic and ballistic professionals, we handle Bail Applications, Criminal Trials, and Appeals. We provide elite defense for Narcotics (drugs), Drink Driving, Fraud, Cybercrimes, Murder, Culpable Homicide, Sex Crimes, Child Pornography, Corruption, Arson, Theft, and Embezzlement.
Wills, Estates & Trusts: Seamless Legacy Administration
We assist with the preparation and execution of Wills and Trust Deeds. We manage the complete legalities of Reporting, Administrating, and Distributing Deceased Estates, allowing you to mourn your loved ones without administrative burdens.
Ancillary Services: Tax, IP & International Law
Utilizing our established network of professional services, we assist clients with Tax Law advice and disputes, Intellectual Property protection (Copyright, Patents, Trade Marks), Immigration, Import & Export transactions, and complex International Law disputes (including Conflict of Laws and Extradition).
Firm Profile last updated: 13 April 2026