One could assume that having been in business for 100 years one would allow Coxwell, Steyn, Vise & Naudé Attorneys to sport an impressive range of services, and that assumption would be correct.

The firm aims to have each of its departments specialize in its specific area of the law. This is to ensure that, as far as possible, they can deliver a professional and specialized service to institutions and the public, as well as peregrini, so that they know their rights and duties are protected within the framework of the laws of South Africa. For those unfamiliar with the term peregrini, it dates from the time of the Roman empire and roughly means all those who have not previously enjoyed any access to the law, such as slaves and foreigners who were not Roman citizens.

The services that Coxwell, Steyn, Vise & Naudé renders to the public and its institutions include conveyancing, registration of bonds and assistance to estate agents to draft their contracts to the best standards, in compliance with the laws of South Africa. This is done to secure the rights and duties of their clients in a transparent and lawful manner by eliminating all risks that may be caused by any form of transaction. The firm also does notarial work, including notarial bonds, antenuptial contracts, notarial leases, notarial cessions and prospecting rights.

As for litigation, Coxwell, Steyn, Vise & Naudé does all kinds in all forums in South Africa including, among others, the High Court, Regional Court, Magistrate’s Court, Labour Court, Land Claims Court, CCMA matters and arbitration matters, nationally and internationally.

Commercial services include contracts, lease agreements, international contracts, supply contracts, building contracts, sale contracts, notarial agreements, sale of land agreements, income tax planning and capital gains tax planning that may be involved in such contracts and planning regarding all other forms of taxes that may become due and payable. These include, among others, except for the above also, VAT implications.

Coxwell, Steyn, Vise & Naudé can also assist with the drafting of wills and estate planning, as well as the winding up of estates. Also included in the list of services are the debating of accounts of institutions of the State sent to the public, third-party claims, collections that fall under the National Credit Act (as well as the Consumer Protection Act), as well as services regarding administrative law, constitutional law and land claims.