The Definitive Guide For Attorneys In South Africa
The Definitive Guide For Attorneys In South Africa
With a team of trusted lawyers in Cape Town, our seasoned legal professionals bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to every case. Our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and client satisfaction sets us apart in the legal landscape.
Profile:
Albertus Johaardien Agulhas Incorporated was first established in February 2023 and strives to develop a national reputation for providing superior, comprehensive and effective legal assistance. We desire to grow the firm and build on its core values of diversity and inclusion. The firm commits to continue extensive business improvement to ensure long-term sustainability and accessibility. Albertus Johaardien Agulhas Incorporated is structured to lead the firm into the 21st century building on its history and coupling with innovative approaches to service its clients well into the future.
Albertus Johaardien Agulhas Incorporated is a full-service law firm which aims to grow into a powerful team consisting of more than 30 legal practitioners with a dedicated strong support staff occupying offices in all regions of South Africa.
The firm further desires to evolve into a firm with international reach using globalisation to gain expertise by associate memberships with the likes of Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW) which gives access to over 4300 lawyers located in over 175 jurisdictions.
Services:
The firm offers a full range of legal services that include:
BBBEE:
Much like our clients, it is essential for the firm to align its business with the changing marketplace and the needs of its clients. Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) is a high priority area for both Public and Private Sector clients.
In a concerted effort towards eradicating the inequalities of the past, Albertus Johaardien Agulhas Incorporated is a 100% black-owned firm. It has undertaken to not only provide employment to previously disadvantaged individuals (PDI’s) in positions on all levels of our firm, but to offer training to aspirant black lawyers in becoming competent legal practitioners.
Philosophy:
Our commitment to positive change is mirrored in all aspects of our work as we pride ourselves with the confidence to deal with any challenge, of any nature. As a result of our commitment to professional excellence, our firm aims to gain the support of various large commercial and industrial corporations, along with several major banks in South Africa.
Albertus Johaardien Agulhas Incorporated is a proud member of the Legal Practice Council (Western Cape) the previous Cape Law Society, a statutory body established to administer and regulate the attorneys’ profession.
Description of the Approach, Methodology and Work Plan
APPROACH:
➢ At Albertus Johaardien Agulhas Incorporated we always keep our client’s goals and objectives in mind. We couple this with a strong imperative to keep costs under control while effectively taking action to resolve each dispute.
Our approach to the above considers the following:
Time:
➢ Adhering to time frames for resolution of disputes are crucial. In some cases, it might be optimal to simply settle matters and move forward, while in others the principle involved or the value of the dispute offsets any issue of “time.” We work to conclude our cases expeditiously while achieving the best possible outcome for our clients.
Control:
➢ Effective communication tools assist us in remaining in lock step with our clients throughout the process thereby keeping them in control of each decision along the way.
Cost:
➢ Cost containment is a primary focus of any dispute resolution strategy.
➢ The cost of resolving a dispute is directly associated with the time required and the level of control. The greater the power of the venue (Mediation, Arbitration or Court), the greater the amount of time we must invest to ensure that our assignments, evidence and filings are comprehensive and compelling.
METHODOLOGY:
➢ To maintain a high standard of quality, Albertus Johaardien Agulhas Incorporated is committed to process each case or enquiry through the following methodology to ensure strict control on quality and timely delivery:
Stage 1: Receiving Assignment:
➢ The process typically begins with a consultation to determine the nature of the dispute and a review of potential strategies that will assist in accomplishing the client’s goals.
Stage 2: Diagnose Problem:
➢ We diagnose the requirements of the client & the problems and/or obstacles. From an analysis of key elements, we identify the solutions and propose which way and how quick we can execute the service required.
Stage 3: Allocate Assignment:
➢ Assignments are distributed to different departments based on the nature of the case and forwarded to attorneys based on their special expertise. They are required to prepare the necessary study, set up the adequate strategy and determine the parameters to complete the assignment. The Lead Attorney is always responsible to keep the client informed and to review the Strategy employed from time to time to ensure an effective service is rendered.
Stage 4: Time Frame & Professional Fees:
➢ The parameters of the scope of work are then agreed upon and approved by the client along with anticipated time frames for the completion of assignment, the professional fees, mode of payment and the other terms and conditions involved.Stage 5: Implementation:
➢ We put all the necessary elements together, always applying legislative knowledge and appropriate measures to accomplish the diagnosed objectives and implement the agreed strategy.
Stage 6: Delivery
➢ The assignment is delivered according to pre-set priority schedules, based on client requirements.
Stage 7: Proactive Actions:
➢ Our work does not finish when one specific assignment is delivered. We add further value by executing our Proactive Monitoring Systems to detect possible legislative amendments, jurisprudence & administrative regulations.
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