Our experienced attorneys are committed
to defending our clients’ interests vigorously
and aggressively through all facets
of the litigation process.
GROVE & DORMEHL ATTORNEYS
LEGAL SERVICES
COMMERCIAL AND LAW OF CONTRACT
In a complicated commercial world, we understand that you want commercial practical solutions, which deliver tangible results.
We proactively get to know your business in its totality in order to streamline a commercial viable solution for your legal requirement. Our clients tell us they regard us as business people and lawyers.
We will add true value to your firm, whether you’re a SME or a large corporation, through cost effective advice customized to your business to help you to achieve your goals. We always consider the commercial viability of our legal solution.
Legal expertise:
• Shareholder’s Agreements, Partnership Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, MOI
• Business sales and purchases
• Sales of Shares agreements
• Drafting and negotiating of contracts
• Lease agreements
• Software License Agreements
• IT Professional Service Agreements
• Cloud services Agreements
• Advice on loan, mortgage and surety documents
• Litigation: Contractual disputes
• Commercial Arbitrations.
EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR LAW
Employment and labour disputes are serious matters for both the Employee and the Employer. Individuals need a competent experienced attorney to defend their civil and constitutional rights, while businesses need to uphold their reputations and protect their bottom line. Our firm has extensive experience representing both sides of employment conflicts; we bring a vigorous and dynamic perspective into the toughest of conflicts
We focus on all aspects of employment law. Our firm will give to give you clear accurate, practical and cost-effective advice. We have successfully run trials, appeals, mediations, arbitrations, as well as settle labour and employment cases throughout all of Gauteng.
For the Employee:
Whether you are facing a, disciplinary hearing, unfair dismissal, workplace harassment, workplace victimisation, discrimination, unfair demotion, retrenchment or any other employment-related matter, we will provide you with our experienced services to explain your rights and outline your options. We will aggressively pursue your claims at the workplace, CCMA and Labour Court.
For the Employers:
As a small, specialized law firm, we provide faster, more flexible, and more cost-effective services than the large all service firms; whilst still maintaining an excellent standard of quality. In order to meet all of your company’s employment and labour law needs, we offer a series of diverse practice areas, from wrongful dismissal actions, retrenchment procedures, to contract advice and review, and labour law litigation.
Rather than simply provide advice on labour law, our approach is to first and foremost understand your business objectives. By applying our experience and knowledge of labour law we will help you develop an efficient way to achieve these goals.
We build lasting relationships with our clients, which allow us to get to know your company’s unique culture, operations, and requirements and customise labour and employment solutions.
We can provide the specialised legal services an entrepreneur requires at affordable rates. We will ensure that your systems are compliant with all the latest labour legislation. This means you can focus on your core business and labour compliance concerns are taken care of by us.
Legal expertise:
• Unfair Dismissal Disputes
• Disciplinary Hearing Assistance and Implementation
• Negotiating Settlements and Separation Agreements
• Retrenchment Guidance
• Unfair Labour Practice Advice
• Internal Grievance Assistance
• Contracts of Employment
• Drafting Company Policies and Procedures
• Labour Legislation Compliance Audits and Reports
• CCMA and Labour Court Representation
• Wage negotiations with Unions
• Strikes and lock-outs.
• Sexual harassment in the workplace.
• All forms of discrimination in the workplace.
• Restraints of trade.
• Workplace policies
• Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration services
INSOLVENCY AND BUSINESS RESCUE
Financial challenges affect people and Companies across South Africa. The vast majority of these challenges arise out of unpredictable circumstances, such as economic recession, Covid-19, retrenchments, dismissals etc.
At Grove and Dormehl Attorneys our goal is to reduce the hardships that individuals and Companies face because of their debt burden. We view debt relief as an area of legal expertise that includes a variety of possible solutions. We help our clients consider the advantages and disadvantages of different legal remedies, such as debt review, debt consolidation, voluntary sequestration, voluntary liquidation and business to arrive at an optimal solution. that works for them.
Our comprehensive knowledge in insolvency law and business rescue proves highly beneficial to clients seeking to efficiently resolve disputes involving financially distressed companies.
One of the partners of the firm Rinus Dormehl is also registered as an experienced Business Rescue Practitioner with an outstanding success record in terms of Business Rescues implemented successfully. He works closely with entrepreneurs and is a trusted advisor to owners of business of all sizes.
Legal expertise:
• Sequestrations
• Liquidations of Companies
• Insolvency enquiries
• Proof of claims
• Rehabilitations
• Compromise with Creditors
• Debt restructuring
• Debt review
• Business Rescue
• Registered experienced Business Rescue Practitioner
• Drafting of Business Rescue plans
• Business Rescue Court Applications
COMPANY LAW AND TRUSTS
Companies:
Our firm assists companies with all their business law needs. We have represented many business owners protecting their company’s interest as they navigate corporate law. We have successfully represented companies effectively in all types of business disputes.
We have significant business and corporate law experience. We provide comprehensive and cost effective legal assistance to entrepreneurs and start-up businesses as well as established companies, corporations and partnerships.
Our firm’s approach is to thoroughly understand a company’s business and objectives so that our attorneys can better and more effectively advise each client.
Trusts:
We advise individuals, families, professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners in all areas of Trust and Estate Law. We arrange for the management, and transfer of property and assets in the most cost-effective and efficient manner. Customizing the estate plan structure to the specific needs and desires of our clients, such as family relationships, the nature and amount of assets, asset protection and tax considerations. We work with clients on all aspects of estate, donation, and l tax planning.
Legal expertise:
• Company registration
• MOI
• Shareholder Agreements
• Joint Venture Agreements
• Partnership Agreements
• Resolutions
• Amendment of Directors
• Asset Purchase Agreements
• Stock Sale Agreements
• Membership Sale Agreements
• Subscription Agreements
• Buy-Sell Agreements
• License Agreements
• Service Agreements
• Non-Compete Agreements
• Non-Solicitation Agreements
• Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Corporate disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, actions for and against directors.
• Formation and registration of trusts
• Amendment of trust deeds/trustees
FAMILY LAW
Family law matters are extremely serious. Whether it’s your marriage, children, or property on the line, all of these disputes have significant legal, financial, and personal consequences.
We have the experience and the expertise to guide you through these turbulent times of your family law case and help you achieve a positive result.
Every family law matter is unique. At Grove & Dormehl, we customise our legal solution to the specific needs of each client and case.
From negotiating the division of property in an amicable divorce to fighting for a parent’s custody rights in court, we deliver the serious, uncompromising legal support that helps us secure positive outcomes.
We understand that the breakdown of a relationship or marriage is one of the most stressful and traumatic events in a person’s life. This is why we always aim for a speedy resolution, to minimise the emotional and financial burden to our clients.
Our legal advice is practical, commercial and cost effective. Our highly experienced attorneys have an extensive background in financial and commercial considerations during divorce matters. Our team is well prepared to confront the practical, financial, and legal challenges of divorce with uncompromising focus and dedication to our clients’ needs and objectives.
Our firm works with recognized experts in business valuations, forensic investigations, real estate appraisals and psychologists.
Legal expertise:
• Uncontested Divorce
• Contested Divorce
• Interim maintenance (Rule 43 applications)
• Spousal or Partner Support;
• Division of Property and Debts
• Parenting Plans
• Parenting (Custody and Access) of Children;
• Child Support;
• Cohabitation & Prenuptial Agreements;
• Variation of orders
EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR LAW
Grove & Dormehl Attorneys structure, negotiate and draft leases for commercial, agricultural and residential property.
Our attorneys professionally conduct all phases of the landlord/tenant relationship, including structuring, negotiating, and documenting all types of leases and ancillary documentation related to commercial and residential leasing.
Legal expertise
• Drafting of Lease Agreements: Commercial/Residential
• Eviction of Residential Tenants
• Eviction of Commercial Tenants
• Eviction of Illegal Occupants
• Drafting of Lease Agreements
• Rent Collection and Litigation
What legal matter can we assist you with today?