The Definitive Guide For Attorneys In South Africa
The Definitive Guide For Attorneys In South Africa
Akram and Company Inc., offer specialised legal services in Immigration Law and Family Law. With over 15 years of legal experience, we pride ourselves on offering strategic, compassionate, and results-driven representation to individuals, families, and businesses navigating complex legal matters.
Founded by Yolanda Celeste Akram, a seasoned attorney and legal strategist, our firm is headquartered in Durban, with satellite offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town. We provide national legal services, including direct support for clients across all nine provinces.
We are proudly female-owned and qualify as a Level 1 B-BBEE contributor, reflecting our strong commitment to empowerment, transformation, and inclusion within the legal sector, in line with the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act and its codes of good practice.
Immigration & Refugee Law
Our firm offers comprehensive services in immigration and refugee law, including:
Family Law
We also provide expert assistance in family law matters, such as:
Published Work
Yolanda Celeste Akram is the author of the book Stateless but Not Voiceless: Journey from the DRC to South Africa, a compelling narrative that explores the realities of statelessness, refugee rights, and the human cost of forced migration.
Why use Our Services?
✅ High Success Rate in Immigration Court Matters
Our firm is well-known for its exceptional track record in litigation and administrative immigration matters. We have successfully represented countless clients in High Court reviews, asylum-related applications, V-listing removals, and good cause applications, ensuring they receive fair treatment under South African and international law.
✅ National Reach with Personalised Service
Whether you are based in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, or elsewhere, we handle your matter with personalised attention and strategic precision. Our firm blends big-picture legal knowledge with deep understanding of day-to-day client needs.
✅ Trusted by Individuals, Families, and Organizations
We are known for building long-term relationships with our clients and for fighting tirelessly to protect their rights. From undocumented migrants to families in crisis, we deliver clarity in complexity and confidence in uncertain times.
Our Promise to You
At Akram and Company Inc., we are more than legal practitioners — we are advocates for fairness, human dignity, and access to justice. Every matter we take on is treated with care, urgency, and dedication to achieving the best possible outcome for our clients.
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