The Definitive Guide For Attorneys In South Africa
The Definitive Guide For Attorneys In South Africa
A Century of Legal Grit - When a law firm has been part of the Western Cape landscape since 1930, it isn’t just a business—it’s a legacy. At Guthrie Colananni Attorneys, we bridge the gap between a storied history and a progressive future. Managed by Craig Guthrie and Lara Colananni, the firm carries forward a fourth-generation tradition of legal excellence started by Francis Alexander Charles Guthrie over 130 years ago in Hermanus and Caledon.
We don’t believe in stuffy, overpriced legal counsel. We are a high-performance, dynamic team that remains deeply passionate about justice and equality. Our longevity is simple to explain: we deliver quality advice with integrity, prudence, and a level of personal care that only a firm with our roots can provide.
Our Specialist Fields
Company Law & Commercial Disputes
Our commercial team is razor-sharp and detail-driven, with over three decades of collective experience advising corporations on strategy and innovation. We don't just "handle" cases; we see the wood from the trees to solve problems practically.
Services: Commercial Litigation, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy (Insolvency & Business Rescue), Construction, and E-Commerce Law.
Real Estate & Property Law
Our conveyancers are known for "performing magic" to keep deals together. With over 40 years of combined experience, we handle residential, commercial, and industrial transfers at lightning speed.
Services: Conveyancing, Sectional Title developments, bond registrations, and complex property contracts.
Notarial Practice Services: Antenuptial contracts, international document authentication, and notarial bonds.
Family Law & Mediations
In the emotional storm of family disputes, our lawyers act as beacons. We put people and relationships first, using advanced mediation skills to find practical, stable outcomes for families and children.
Services: Divorce Law & Arbitration, Matrimonial matters, Parenting Plans, and Maintenance.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Our litigators are no strangers to the South African Law Reports. With 40 years of observing the dynamics of conflict, we have refined the art of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to settle matters without the drain of long court battles.
Services: High Court and Magistrates Court practice, Civil Litigation, Debt Collection, and Foreclosures.
Estate Planning, Trusts & Wills
We have been administering estates since the 1930s. Our legal team has saved clients fortunes in unnecessary taxes and costs by effectively planning ownership structures and protecting family wealth.
Services: Trust Law, Wills, Estate Planning, and the compassionate administration of deceased estates.
Why Choose Us?
We anticipate change rather than reacting to it. Whether you are a corporation seeking a strategic edge or a family looking to protect your future, we offer the humility of a local partner combined with the formidable expertise of a century-old institution.
Contact Guthrie Colananni Attorneys today. Let’s conduct your affairs with purpose.
Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 08:30am to 16:45pm
Friday: 08:30am to 16:00pm
LPC Firm Number: 63099
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