Areas Of Practice:
Access to Children, Administrative Law, Arbitration, Association Agreements, Children's Rights, Civil, Collections, Commercial, Commercial Drafting, Competition Law, Construction, Contracts, Conveyancing, Corporate, Custody, Debt Collections, Deceased Estates, Divorce, Divorce Mediation, Employee Benefits, Employee Share Incentive Schemes, Employment Equity, Employment Law, Estates, Evictions, Family Law, Financial Services Law, Industrial Law, Insolvency, International Transactions , Licensing, Litigation (Civil), Litigation (Commercial), Litigation (Constitutional), Litigation (High Court), Litigation (Magistrates Court), Maintenance, Matrimonial, Mediation, Medical Negligence, Partnership Agreements, Personal Injury, Property Law, Shareholders Agreements, Wills
Description:
Writing the Standards for Legal Services - RW Attorneys (formerly Rooth & Wessels) traces its origins to 1887 when Edward Rooth established an attorneys' practice, later opening a Pretoria office and partnering with ML Wessels in 1889. Over its 136-year legacy, the firm has grown into a highly respected practice, contributing to the establishment of the Law Society of the Transvaal and handling matters that have resulted in almost 200 reported judgments in the High Court, Supreme Court of Appeal, and Constitutional Court.
In 2016, the firm rebranded to RW Attorneys to reflect a dynamic, modern approach while retaining its historical values of honesty and integrity. The firm achieved a significant transformation milestone in 2022 when Faathima Asmall became the first black and first female Managing Partner in its history. Today, RW Attorneys is a Level 1 BBBEE contributor with 100% black female ownership, continuing to leverage its rich tradition to add exceptional value to its corporate, government, and private clients.
Our 6 Pillars of Excellence
- Relationships: "Our approach is to partner with our clients and build long-standing relationships based on trust and value."
- Experience: "Our 136 years of experience has enabled us to offer sustainable expertise, guidance and leadership."
- Transition: "We are a driver for inclusivity, transition and empowerment, as we leverage our rich tradition and innovation."
- Thought Leader: "We are not merely interested in rendering a range of legal services, but contribute leadership to our industry."
- Development: "Continued learning and skills development is core to the spirit at RW Attorneys at all levels of our organisation."
- Network: "We have developed a large network of professionals that we leverage when specialised cases require it."
Core Legal Services
Employment Law
- Providing strategic advice, support, and practical solutions for employers and employees across all areas of employment law.
- Managing disputes involving unfair dismissals, discrimination, and sexual harassment at the CCMA, Bargaining Councils, Labour Court, and Constitutional Court.
- Conducting preliminary investigations of workforce misconduct and chairing disciplinary or appeal hearings.
- Advising on workplace health and safety liability, retrenchments, employee benefits (pension/provident funds), and employment equity.
Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Representing clients in complex private and public law disputes across every level of court, from the Magistrates Court to the Constitutional Court.
- Specializing in financial sector regulation, competition law, administrative law, insolvency, and contractual disputes.
- Providing cost-effective Alternative Civil Dispute Resolution, encompassing expert mediation and arbitration services for commercial, construction, and property disputes.
Commercial and Corporate Law
- Drafting, vetting, and reviewing legally binding contracts to afford clients maximum legal protection.
- Proactively identifying legal risks to ensure strict compliance with the legislation and governance of specific business industries.
- Structuring commercial contracts, international/cross-border agreements, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), shareholders agreements, and licensing agreements.
Debt Collection
- Delivering high-volume, specialist debt collection services tailored for regulators and large corporate clients.
- Utilizing a tested "cradle to grave" methodology to resolve disputes and manage litigation arising from collection matters.
- Operating with high-quality IT infrastructure to ensure excellent turnaround times and highly cost-effective rates.
Personal Injury Law
- Assisting clients with complex claims against the Road Accident Fund (RAF).
- Providing dedicated and rigorous legal representation in medical malpractice and clinical negligence matters.
Conveyancing and Estates
- Delivering efficient, competent, and expeditious property transfer services for private clients, estate agents, developers, auctioneers, and banks.
- Specializing in the swift execution of bond cancellations and bond registrations over properties.
Office Hours
Monday to Friday 8 am–4:30 pm
Weeknds: Closed
To find out more, see our homepage.
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