Small Firm, Big Results. Committed to Just Outcomes. Established in mid-2014, Cari Du Toit Incorporated Attorneys (CDT) is a dynamic, full-service law firm dedicated to providing comprehensive, tailored legal solutions to individuals and business owners. Operating primarily from our Johannesburg office in the leafy suburb of Victory Park, Randburg, and supported by a dedicated mediation branch in Cape Town, we pride ourselves on delivering a standard of service that larger firms simply cannot match.
Our foundation is built on absolute honesty, integrity, and putting our clients’ needs first. We do not just process files; we actively integrate practical solutions with strategic legal insight to ensure you receive the results you deserve.
We Do Law Differently: Our Strengths
Unlike many other firms, our mission is driven entirely by results. We achieve this by deeply understanding your personal needs and offering tailored advice specific to your unique situation. Our core strengths include:
- Personalised, Tailored Service: Being a smaller, diverse, and dynamic firm gives us the distinct advantage of establishing genuine, personal relationships with our clients. You are never just a file number; we tailor our solutions to your specific requirements.
- Speed, Accuracy & Efficiency: In a highly competitive market, the speed and accuracy of service delivery are the benchmarks of success. Whether you need an uncontested divorce or an estate wrapped up quickly, we act fast without compromising on quality.
- Exceptional Communication: We pride ourselves on excellent customer service, ensuring that our clients are always brought up to date with the status of their matters the moment new developments arise.
- A Loyal Client Base: We keep our finger on the pulse of legislative changes, which has allowed us to build and maintain a robust, loyal client base that has trusted us from our very beginning.
- Transparent & Accessible Fees: Quality guidance should be accessible. All of our initial consultations cost a flat rate of R800. If you choose to proceed with our services, this consultation fee will be fully discounted from your first invoice.
Our Areas of Expertise
Wills, Estate Planning & Deceased Estates
Losing a loved one is a traumatic, emotional experience. We provide a compassionate, trustworthy, and no-nonsense approach to winding up financial affairs quickly to prevent endless delays and further grief. We handle the administration of all testate, intestate, and insolvent deceased estates. Our services include:
- Letters of Authority (< R250,000): Assisting representatives with all required forms to swiftly close bank accounts and finalise smaller estates without the need for a full formal process.
- Letters of Executorship (> R250,000): Full-service administration, including the appointment of the executor, reporting to the Master of the High Court, notifying creditors, liquidating assets, drafting the Liquidation & Distribution Account, and conforming with SARS requirements.
- Estate Planning & Wills: The strategic drafting of Wills, setting up Trusts for business continuity, Tax & Estate Planning, and arranging Guardianships/Conservatorships. We also provide a handy toolkit and checklist to ensure your personal files and proof of assets are kept secure and safe.
Property Law & Conveyancing
In the last decade, the South African property market has seen exponential legislative change affecting everything from transfer duties to tenant debt. We keep ahead of the curve to assist individuals, developers, and estate agents with fast, accurate, and highly efficient property services. We handle:
- Transfers & Bonds: Seamless property transfers (including those arising from divorces, liquidations, and insolvent estates) alongside the registration and cancellation of mortgage bonds.
- Real Estate Contracts: The meticulous drafting of Offers to Purchase, comprehensive sales agreements, and residential/commercial lease agreements.
- Financial Structuring & Compliance: Expert advice on the ideal corporate structuring to acquire, commence, and grow your commercial property portfolio, as well as providing readiness advice on regulations affecting zoning, land usage, and the environment.
Business Legal, Commercial Contracts & Tax Law
Take care of your business while you grow your empire. We ensure your corporate affairs are legally bulletproof so you can focus purely on profits:
- Contract Law & Advisory: Contracts are the core of business. We ensure your agreements are fair, valid, and protective of your interests. We handle: Company registration & administration; drafting memorandums of incorporation (MOIs) & shareholder’s agreements; the sale or transfer of business assets including shares; drafting resolutions & supplementary documentation; lease agreements; non-disclosure & confidentiality agreements (NDAs); comprehensive contract negotiations & advisory; and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Tax Law: Because South Africa operates with a volatile currency and high tax rates, we provide expert structuring of tax-efficient solutions. This includes tax planning, legal advice & representation, structuring of acquisitions, tax due diligence, and dedicated representation for all matters pertaining to SARS.
- Insolvency & Liquidations: If your company cannot meet its obligations, we provide strategic interventions including Business Rescue applications, Section 311 compromises, tax relief negotiations, and clean-cut liquidations or sequestrations for both debtors and creditors.
Labour & Employment Law
South Africa’s political heritage has resulted in highly complex labour laws with a strong emphasis on employee rights. We keep our finger on the pulse to protect your business and ensure fair practices. We advise on all employment contracts, employee benefits, and offer formidable dispute resolution across private and statutory forums (CCMA, Labour Courts, and Civil Courts). Our attorneys are also available to act as independent chairpersons for internal disciplinary, grievance, and appeal hearings.
Dispute Resolution & Civil Litigation
Disputes are rarely just legal problems; they are human problems. We take a considered, resolution-focused approach to conflict:
- Mediation-Forward Approach: Reflected strongly in our dedicated Cape Town practice, we work with accredited mediators to facilitate smart, fast, and cost-effective settlements that preserve valuable relationships.
- Litigation: When mediation is not suitable, we pursue your matter through the correct legal channels with absolute conviction, offering precise and tenacious representation in the Magistrates' and High Courts for commercial, estate, family, and civil disputes.
Family Law & Matrimonial Contracts
Getting married is an exciting time, and your antenuptial contract is pivotal to the success and longevity of those vows. We have extensive experience in drafting detailed marriage contracts tailored to your specific financial needs. Should a marriage come to an end, we also assist with uncontested divorces, ensuring the matter is wrapped up quickly, affordably, and amicably.
When The Stakes Are High, Get Us In Your Corner!
Reach us at short notice to institute or defend any legal proceedings and complex litigation matters.
- Quick Response: Providing you with assistance expeditiously.
- Exceptional Service: We understand and respond to your individual needs.
- Diverse & Dynamic Approach: We tailor solutions specific to your requirements.
Office Hours
Monday to Thursday: 8 am–4:30 pm
Fridays: 8 am–3 pm
Weekends: Closed
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