The Definitive Guide For Attorneys In South Africa
The Definitive Guide For Attorneys In South Africa
At Kuban Chetty Inc. our focus is on our clients. We know that affordability and reliability are very important for our clients. We are a capable and dedicated multi-disciplinary law firm with the focus on meeting and exceeding our client’s expectations.
Our experienced and focussed team are well placed and equipped with the correct experienced and qualifications to carry out their functions with diligence, care and skill.
Kuban Chetty Inc. believes in a hands on approach, whereby the director is involved in the matters of the firm, either in a personal or supervisory capacity.
The firm is backed up by up-to-date professional indemnity insurance, which can be extended to cover risk on any matter undertaken by the firm, both locally and internationally.
The firm has enjoyed extensive media coverage in a variety of cases, locally and internationally over the years. In 2015, the firm was appointed as the official legal firm for 5 (five) companies, formed as a joint venture between China and South Africa.
Affirmative action is important to Kuban Chetty Inc., which is why the company has taken a leading role in the recruitment and training of previously or historically disadvantaged individuals.
We recognise the social and financial imbalances of our society and seek to apply capacity building and training initiatives to address these areas.
The company is a level 1 contributor and has 135% B-BBEE procurement recognition and is also an empowering supplier in terms of the DTI Codes of Good Practice.
The firm consists of a dynamic, motivated and efficient team currently led by our Managing Director, Mr. Kuban Chetty (B.Comm., B.Proc., LLB (post-gradute)
Criminal Litigation: Dedicated specialist defense for the accused, guiding you through every stage of the process to provide peace of mind in highly emotional environments.
Bail Applications: Swift execution of formal bail applications, whether in court or at the holding police station, to secure your release.
Constitutional Law: Leveraging the fundamental principles governing our country to protect your rights and ensure public powers are kept strictly in line.
Administrative Law: Navigating the complex powers, duties, and functions of public authorities, and managing their relations with citizens and non-governmental bodies.
Municipal Law: Utilizing our excellent working relationships with the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan, Kouga, and Amathole District Municipalities to expertly navigate specific local by-laws.
Commercial Law: Comprehensive legal guidance for the business sector, governing commercial transactions and the sale or purchase of goods and services.
Debt Review & Administrations: Court applications under the National Credit Act to restructure creditor repayments, reduce installments, and extend terms for over-indebted individuals.
Recoveries: Legally recovering outstanding debts through the civil law branch, commencing with formal letters of demand to protect your bottom line.
Forensic Investigations: Deploying accounting, valuation, digital, and scientific expertise to analyze past contentious events and present highly successful cases to court.
Rescission Applications: Challenging and setting aside judgments made against you without your knowledge, ensuring strict procedures and timeframes are followed.
Civil Litigation: Shouldering the burden of daily disputes—from contractual conflicts and property issues to restraints of trade—resolving them through mediation, action, or motion proceedings.
Labour Law: Regulating employer-employee relationships through the BCEA, LRA, and EEA, managing everything from employment contracts to complex retrenchment proceedings.
Road Accident Fund (RAF) Claims: Working tirelessly to institute claims for road accident victims, ensuring the speedy settlement and maximum compensation payout for injuries.
Insurance Law: Mitigating financial loss by managing the laws applicable to insurance claims and policies for damages, illness, or death.
Interdicts: Executing urgent applications in short timeframes to enforce your rights, forcing a party to either halt a harmful action or fulfill a required duty.
Divorces: Expert legal representation and mediation services to end marriages in the relevant court divisions, managing costs whether the matter is consented to or opposed.
Maintenance: Claiming and adjusting financial support for necessities (food, clothing, housing, education) based on blood relation, adoption, or marriage.
Conveyancing: The legal transfer of immovable property, including the cancellation of existing bonds and the registration of new Title Deeds with the Deeds Office.
Wills and Estates: Fulfilling the vital function of the Executor to ensure deceased estates are wound up correctly, debts are settled, and heirs are paid.
Firm Profile last updated: 16 April 2026
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