Expertise

Strategic legal solutions across eight core pillars.

Protecting businesses, executives and individuals at every stage of the employment relationship.

litigation

Resolving workplace disputes strategically and effectively.

We represent employers and employees in all aspects of employment disputes, from advisory and conciliation through to the Civil Court, Industrial Court, Labour Court and appellate proceedings. We focus on practical, commercial and results-oriented solutions.

  • Unfair Dismissal
  • Constructive Dismissal
  • Forced Resignation
  •  Misconduct & Domestic Inquiry
  • Poor Performance
  • Retrenchment
  • Employment Appeals
compliance

Navigating complex disputes involving senior leadership.

Disputes involving CEOs, directors and senior management often extend beyond ordinary employment issues. We advise and litigate on executive exits, boardroom conflicts, remuneration disputes and other high-stakes matters requiring strategic legal advice and court advocacy.

  • CEO & Director Disputes
  • Executive Exits
  • Bonus & Incentive Disputes
  • Senior Management Disciplinary Matters
  • Executive Employment Agreements
statutory-defence

Protecting your business beyond the employment relationship.

When employment issues evolve into business threats, businesses require more than traditional employment advice. We assist companies in protecting their confidential information, customer relationships, goodwill and commercial interests through strategic advice, urgent applications and civil litigation where necessary.

  • Team Moves
  • Employee Competition
  • Confidential Information & Trade Secrets • Customer & Employee Solicitation
  • Fiduciary Duties
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Corporate Opportunities
  • Breach of Confidence
  • Unlawful Interference
  • Conspiracy
  • Injunctions & Springboard Injunctions
employment-advisory

Navigating the complexities of collective employment relations.

We advise and represent employers, trade unions and employees in collective industrial relations matters, balancing legal, commercial and industrial considerations. From collective bargaining to industrial action and trade disputes, we provide strategic advice and representation to achieve practical and sustainable outcomes.

  • Trade Union Recognition
  • Collective Bargaining & Collective Agreements
  • Trade Disputes
  • Industrial Action & Strikes
  • Union Management Relations
  • Collective Industrial Relations Strategy
  • Representation before the Industrial Court & Relevant Authorities
document-reviews

Finding the facts. Protecting the business.

Effective investigations are often the foundation of successful disciplinary action and litigation. We advise businesses on conducting legally defensible investigations involving employee misconduct, fraud, conflicts of interest and other sensitive workplace issues.

  • Fraud
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Procurement Irregularities
  • Executive Misconduct
  • Whistleblowing
  • Digital Evidence
  • Investigation Strategy
  • Domestic Inquiries
criminal-defence

Defending Companies, Directors, & Individuals in Employment Related Prosecutions.

The Firm provides criminal defence and representation for companies, directors, officers and individuals facing investigations, charges and prosecutions arising from employment and workplace related offences.
This includes offences and regulatory breaches under:

  • Employment Act 1955
  • Industrial Relations Act 1967
  • Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994
  • Employees Provident Fund Act 1991
  • Employees’ Social Security Act 1969
  • Employment Insurance System Act 2017
  • Employment (Restriction) Act 1968
  • Immigration Act 1963
  • Anti Trafficking in Persons and Anti Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007
  • Employees’ Minimum Standards of Housing, Accommodations and Amenities Act 1990
  • Children and Young Persons (Employment) Act 1966
  • Factories and Machinery Act 1967
  • National Wages Consultative Council Act 2011 and Minimum Wage Orders
  • Minimum Retirement Age Act 2012
  • Trade Unions Act 1959
  • Employment Information Act 1953
investigations

Preventing disputes before they arise.

We partner with businesses to minimise legal risk through proactive advice, governance and compliance. Our focus is on building robust employment frameworks that support business growth while reducing future disputes.

  • Employment Contracts
  • Policies & Handbooks
  • Retainer Services
  • Restructuring & Retrenchment
  • Disciplinary Advice
  • HR Advisory
  • Compliance Reviews
training

Building stronger organisations through knowledge.

We provide practical, commercially focused training programmes for boards, management and HR professionals, equipping organisations to manage employment issues confidently and lawfully.

  • HRDF Claimable Training
  • In House Workshops
  • Management Training
  • Executive Workshops
  • Workplace Investigations
  • Performance Management
  • Misconduct
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Employment Law Compliance

Strategic legal solutions across seven core pillars. Protecting businesses, executives and individuals at every stage of the employment relationship.

Employment & Industrial Relations Litigation

Resolving workplace disputes strategically and effectively.

We represent employers and employees in all aspects of employment disputes, from advisory and conciliation through to the Civil Court, Industrial Court, Labour Court and appellate proceedings. We focus on practical, commercial and results-oriented solutions.

  • Unfair Dismissal
  • Constructive Dismissal
  • Forced Resignation
  • Misconduct & Domestic Inquiry
  • Poor Performance
  • Retrenchment
  • Employment Appeals

Navigating complex disputes involving senior leadership.

Disputes involving CEOs, directors and senior management often extend beyond ordinary employment issues. We advise and litigate on executive exits, boardroom conflicts, remuneration disputes and other high-stakes matters requiring strategic legal advice and court advocacy.

  • CEO & Director Disputes
  • Executive Exits
  • Bonus & Incentive Disputes
  • Senior Management Disciplinary Matters
  • Executive Employment Agreements

Protecting your business beyond the employment relationship.

When employment issues evolve into business threats, businesses require more than traditional employment advice. We assist companies in protecting their confidential information, customer relationships, goodwill and commercial interests through strategic advice, urgent applications and civil litigation where necessary.

  • Team Moves
  • Employee Competition
  • Confidential Information & Trade Secrets
  • Customer & Employee Solicitation
  • Fiduciary Duties
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Corporate Opportunities
  • Breach of Confidence
  • Unlawful Interference
  • Conspiracy
  • Injunctions & Springboard Injunctions

Navigating the complexities of collective employment relations.

We advise and represent employers, trade unions and employees in collective industrial relations matters, balancing legal, commercial and industrial considerations. From collective bargaining to industrial action and trade disputes, we provide strategic advice and representation to achieve practical and sustainable outcomes.

  • Trade Union Recognition
  • Collective Bargaining & Collective Agreements
  • Trade Disputes
  • Industrial Action & Strikes
  • Union Management Relations
  • Collective Industrial Relations Strategy
  • Representation before the Industrial Court & Relevant Authorities

Finding the facts. Protecting the business.

Effective investigations are often the foundation of successful disciplinary action and litigation. We advise businesses on conducting legally defensible investigations involving employee misconduct, fraud, conflicts of interest and other sensitive workplace issues.

  • Fraud
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Procurement Irregularities
  • Executive Misconduct
  • Whistleblowing
  • Digital Evidence
  • Investigation Strategy
  • Domestic Inquiries

Defending Companies, Directors, & Individuals in Employment Related Prosecutions.

The Firm provides criminal defence and representation for companies, directors, officers and individuals facing investigations, charges and prosecutions arising from employment and workplace related offences.
This includes offences and regulatory breaches under:

  • Employment Act 1955
  • Industrial Relations Act 1967
  • Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994
  • Employees Provident Fund Act 1991
  • Employees’ Social Security Act 1969
  • Employment Insurance System Act 2017
  • Employment (Restriction) Act 1968
  • Immigration Act 1963
  • Anti Trafficking in Persons and Anti Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007
  • Employees’ Minimum Standards of Housing, Accommodations and Amenities Act 1990
  • Children and Young Persons (Employment) Act 1966
  • Factories and Machinery Act 1967
  • National Wages Consultative Council Act 2011 and Minimum Wage Orders
  • Minimum Retirement Age Act 2012
  • Trade Unions Act 1959
  • Employment Information Act 1953

Preventing disputes before they arise.

We partner with businesses to minimise legal risk through proactive advice, governance and compliance. Our focus is on building robust employment frameworks that support business growth while reducing future disputes.

  • Employment Contracts
  • Policies & Handbooks
  • Retainer Services
  • Restructuring & Retrenchment
  • Disciplinary Advice
  • HR Advisory
  • Compliance Reviews

Building stronger organisations through knowledge.

We provide practical, commercially focused training programmes for boards, management and HR professionals, equipping organisations to manage employment issues confidently and lawfully.

  • HRDF Claimable Training
  • In House Workshops
  • Management Training
  • Executive Workshops
  • Workplace Investigations
  • Performance Management
  • Misconduct
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Employment Law Compliance

Concerned About Your Legal Rights?

If you have a query or a matter that you require advice or consultation, please send us a message. If you would like to invite Louis for a talk / seminar / webinar / training, please send us a message as well.