Frequently Asked Questions

What does Louis Gishen & Associates do?

The firm provides legal services to individuals and businesses, including conveyancing and notarial work, estate planning, family law, commercial law, civil litigation and sports law.

Who can approach the firm for legal services?

The firm serves private individuals and corporate clients, including businesses, financial institutions and property developers. Its website describes its work as extending nationally and internationally.

Where are the firm’s offices, and how can I get in touch?

The firm has offices in Bryanston, Johannesburg, and Claremont, Cape Town. Call Johannesburg on +27 11 790 4200 or Cape Town on +27 21 140 6267, or email clerk@louisgishen.co.za.

Can the firm assist with property transfers and conveyancing?

Yes. The firm’s conveyancing services include property transfers, bond registrations and cancellations, sectional titles, subdivisions, consolidations and property developments. It also handles related property law matters.

What notarial services are available?

The firm lists document certification, apostilles and notarial contracts, including antenuptial contracts, among its notarial services. Contact the firm to discuss the requirements for your document or matter.

What estate planning and administration services does the firm offer?

Services listed on the firm’s website include estate planning advice, wills, trusts, deceased-estate and trust administration, living wills, curatorship applications and enduring powers of attorney.

Does the firm handle family law and divorce matters?

Yes. Its family law services include divorce matters, maintenance claims, Children’s Court matters, custody arrangements, settlement agreements and alternative dispute resolution. The firm says it works with mediators on collaborative resolutions and negotiations.

How can the firm help with business and commercial legal matters?

The firm lists company law, commercial agreements and contracts, business and share sales, commercial leases, business rescue, insolvency, liquidations, corporate restructuring and legal due diligence among its services.

Does the firm assist with disputes and litigation?

Yes. The firm provides advice and representation in civil litigation and arbitration. Its listed work includes commercial disputes, debt recovery, evictions, appeals, tribunals and hearings, and representation in various South African courts.

What sports law services does the firm provide?

The firm’s sports law work includes contracts, disciplinary enquiries, safe sport procedures, compliance and investigations, dispute resolution, governance advice, founding documents and constitutions, litigation and arbitration.

This information summarises services described on the firm’s website; it is not legal advice. For advice about a specific matter, please contact the firm.