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Commercial Law attorneys in South Africa

Find a commercial attorney in South Africa for contracts, shareholder and supplier agreements, restraints of trade, business sales and commercial disputes.

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Mukwani Attorneys

Mukwani Attorneys

Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng Experience not supplied

Mukwani Attorneys is a Johannesburg-based law firm committed to providing professional, personalised and effective legal solutions. We assist individuals and businesses across a range of legal matters, including family law, divorce, criminal law, litigation, commercial law, labour law, property law and estates. Our approach is built on honesty, integrity, quality and excellence, with a focus on understanding each client's unique needs and providing practical legal guidance.

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Plain-language guide

What a commercial attorney does.

A commercial attorney keeps a business out of trouble and gets it out when it lands there: drafting and reviewing contracts, shareholder and partnership agreements, supply and distribution agreements, terms of trade, restraints, franchise agreements and the sale or purchase of a business, and handling the disputes that follow when a deal goes wrong.

When you need one

  • You are signing a contract worth more than you could afford to lose if it went badly.
  • You are taking on a partner, a shareholder or an investor.
  • A customer or supplier has breached an agreement and letters are no longer working.
  • You are buying or selling a business, or restructuring one.

How fees usually work

Drafting and review are often quoted as fixed fees; disputes are usually hourly. Every practitioner must give a written cost estimate before starting, and many commercial firms offer a monthly retainer for a business that needs regular advice. Ask what is included and what triggers extra charges.

Questions to ask before you instruct

  • Have you drafted or litigated agreements like this one before, and in my industry?
  • Will you quote a fixed fee for the drafting, and what does it include?
  • If this ends in a dispute, is arbitration or court the better route for a contract like this?
  • Who at the firm will actually do the work, and at what rate?
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General information about South African law and practice, not advice on your matter. The practitioners listed on this page give that advice.

Commercial attorney questions

Is a verbal agreement binding in South Africa?

Generally yes. Most contracts need no particular form to be valid, but a few must be in writing and signed to be enforceable, including the sale of land, suretyships, antenuptial contracts and certain credit agreements. A written contract is far easier to prove and to enforce.

What does a commercial attorney charge?

Hourly rates vary widely by city, seniority and firm. Fixed fees for standard agreements are common. By law the attorney must give you a written estimate of the likely costs before work begins, and you can ask for a capped fee or a retainer.

Should my contract have an arbitration clause?

Often it is worth considering. Arbitration is private and can be faster than court, but the parties pay the arbitrator and the right of appeal is limited. An attorney can weigh it against the size and type of disputes your business is likely to face.

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