SASLAW - Pro Bono Project
SASLAW is most grateful to the following organisations who have responded to the request for interim funding for the pro bono programme nationally:
Webber Wentzel
Webber Wentzel is amongst the leading corporate law firms in Africa with the ability to assist our clients wherever they do business on the African Continent. The firm has over 400 professionals with expertise in a variety of legal disciplines. Our total staff number is approximately 750. Webber Wentzel has offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town and is the exclusive South African member of ALN, an established group of Africa's foremost law firms, the largest and only one of its kind on the African Continent which currently extends to 12 African countries.
Webber Wentzel is amongst the leading corporate law firms in Africa with the ability to assist our clients wherever they do business on the African Continent. The firm has over 400 professionals with expertise in a variety of legal disciplines. Our total staff number is approximately 750. Webber Wentzel has offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town and is the exclusive South African member of ALN, an established group of Africa's foremost law firms, the largest and only one of its kind on the African Continent which currently extends to 12 African countries.
Norton Rose South Africa (incorporated as Deneys Reitz Inc)
Norton Rose South Africa (incorporated as Deneys Reitz Inc) is a member of Norton Rose Group, a leading international legal practice offering a full business law service to many of the world's pre-eminent financial institutions and corporations from offices in Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Central Asia.
Norton Rose South Africa (incorporated as Deneys Reitz Inc) is a member of Norton Rose Group, a leading international legal practice offering a full business law service to many of the world's pre-eminent financial institutions and corporations from offices in Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Central Asia.
Wright Rose-Innes
Wright Rose-Innes was established in Germiston in 1902 by founding partners LA Wright and JJ Rose-Innes. While the firm's growth has resulted in the capacity to represent large corporate clients over a vast range of issues, it remains committed to providing the personal attention its individual clients have come to expect. However, the founding partners' original values remain constant in the commitment to provide the best, most efficient, friendly and affordable service and protection available within the law, for the benefit and satisfaction of clients.
Wright Rose-Innes was established in Germiston in 1902 by founding partners LA Wright and JJ Rose-Innes. While the firm's growth has resulted in the capacity to represent large corporate clients over a vast range of issues, it remains committed to providing the personal attention its individual clients have come to expect. However, the founding partners' original values remain constant in the commitment to provide the best, most efficient, friendly and affordable service and protection available within the law, for the benefit and satisfaction of clients.
Werksmans Attorneys
Established in the early 1900s, Werksmans Attorneys is a leading South African corporate and commercial law firm serving multinationals, listed companies, financial institutions, entrepreneurs and government.
Werksmans operates in Gauteng and the Western Cape and is connected to an extensive African network through Lex Africa.
With a formidable track record in mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, and commercial litigation and dispute resolution, the firm is distinguished by the people, clients and work that it attracts and retains.
Established in the early 1900s, Werksmans Attorneys is a leading South African corporate and commercial law firm serving multinationals, listed companies, financial institutions, entrepreneurs and government.
Werksmans operates in Gauteng and the Western Cape and is connected to an extensive African network through Lex Africa.
With a formidable track record in mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, and commercial litigation and dispute resolution, the firm is distinguished by the people, clients and work that it attracts and retains.
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr is one of the largest commercial law firms in South Africa with some 115 directors/partners and 250 qualified lawyers located at offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr lawyers specialise in services covering the complete spectrum of business legal needs in 11 core areas of practice. The firm also has dedicated sector-led teams consisting of lawyers with experience in a wide range of industries and the public sector.
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr is the South African member firm of DLA Piper Group, an alliance of legal practices, which includes firms with offices around the globe that are affiliated to members of the DLA Piper Practice but are not themselves members of it.
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr's Africa practice, in conjunction with DLA Piper Africa Group, is unrivalled in terms of pan-African legal services and geographical coverage.
For further information, please visit www.cliffedekkerhofmeyr.com
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr is one of the largest commercial law firms in South Africa with some 115 directors/partners and 250 qualified lawyers located at offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr lawyers specialise in services covering the complete spectrum of business legal needs in 11 core areas of practice. The firm also has dedicated sector-led teams consisting of lawyers with experience in a wide range of industries and the public sector.
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr is the South African member firm of DLA Piper Group, an alliance of legal practices, which includes firms with offices around the globe that are affiliated to members of the DLA Piper Practice but are not themselves members of it.
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr's Africa practice, in conjunction with DLA Piper Africa Group, is unrivalled in terms of pan-African legal services and geographical coverage.
For further information, please visit www.cliffedekkerhofmeyr.com
Snyman Attorneys
Snyman Attorneys is a law firm based in Johannesburg specializing in only labour law and labour litigation on a nationwide basis. Snyman attorneys are the labour litigation service provider to LabourNet, and conducts in excess of 1 000 arbitrations and 300 Labour Court cases every year. Snyman attorneys regularly conduct precedent setting cases in the Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court and its attorneys appear on several radio and television programmes on issues of labour law and are regular speakesr at seminars on labour law, for various organizations, across the country. Snyman attorneys have also been contracted to consult and attend to several collective labour law issues and disputes on behalf of a number of industry organizations and corporates.
Snyman Attorneys is a law firm based in Johannesburg specializing in only labour law and labour litigation on a nationwide basis. Snyman attorneys are the labour litigation service provider to LabourNet, and conducts in excess of 1 000 arbitrations and 300 Labour Court cases every year. Snyman attorneys regularly conduct precedent setting cases in the Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court and its attorneys appear on several radio and television programmes on issues of labour law and are regular speakesr at seminars on labour law, for various organizations, across the country. Snyman attorneys have also been contracted to consult and attend to several collective labour law issues and disputes on behalf of a number of industry organizations and corporates.
LabourNet
LabourNet provides flexible, integrated business solutions by focusing on human capital. Our services include industrial relations solutions, transformation, learning and development, recruitment, human capital and payroll and HRIS solutions. All services are provided by permanent appointed consulting staff that are graduate professionals who have undergone rigorous in-house training and examination testing. Our national comprehensive support structure provides service offerings on-site at the client's premises or at thirteen LabourNet offices/ branches nationally. By offering clients a full range of employment related services, LabourNet is able to build an in depth knowledge of your company's culture, goals and challenges. LabourNet clients have ongoing access to current information, advice and guidance via a national helpdesk, web site, regular newsletters and telephonic as well face to face contact with our consultants. Regular seminars are hosted to keep prospective clients abreast of the latest developments in the Human Capital arena. Please refer to our website at www.labournet.com
LabourNet provides flexible, integrated business solutions by focusing on human capital. Our services include industrial relations solutions, transformation, learning and development, recruitment, human capital and payroll and HRIS solutions. All services are provided by permanent appointed consulting staff that are graduate professionals who have undergone rigorous in-house training and examination testing. Our national comprehensive support structure provides service offerings on-site at the client's premises or at thirteen LabourNet offices/ branches nationally. By offering clients a full range of employment related services, LabourNet is able to build an in depth knowledge of your company's culture, goals and challenges. LabourNet clients have ongoing access to current information, advice and guidance via a national helpdesk, web site, regular newsletters and telephonic as well face to face contact with our consultants. Regular seminars are hosted to keep prospective clients abreast of the latest developments in the Human Capital arena. Please refer to our website at www.labournet.com
Gael Barrable
Gael Barrable was admitted as an attorney in 1994 and joined a large law firm in 1996 where she acquired extensive experience in labour law. Gael started her own practice in 2002 and has specialised exclusively in the field of employment.
Over the past ten years the firm has represented a broad spectrum of both corporate and individual clients offering a personal service striving to maintain its core values of professionalism, diligence and integrity.
Gael Barrable was admitted as an attorney in 1994 and joined a large law firm in 1996 where she acquired extensive experience in labour law. Gael started her own practice in 2002 and has specialised exclusively in the field of employment.
Over the past ten years the firm has represented a broad spectrum of both corporate and individual clients offering a personal service striving to maintain its core values of professionalism, diligence and integrity.
Bowman Gilfillan
Bowman Gilfillan is regarded as one of the premier corporate law firms in Africa with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The firm has an association with Coulson Harney in Nairobi. Employing 314 specialised lawyers, the firm is recognised for its professionalism and superior legal services.
As one of South Africa's biggest and oldest commercial law firms, Bowman Gilfillan draws from a solid knowledge of the local business environment and an in-depth understanding of the country's complex socio-political climate.
Bowman Gilfillan is regarded as one of the premier corporate law firms in Africa with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The firm has an association with Coulson Harney in Nairobi. Employing 314 specialised lawyers, the firm is recognised for its professionalism and superior legal services.
As one of South Africa's biggest and oldest commercial law firms, Bowman Gilfillan draws from a solid knowledge of the local business environment and an in-depth understanding of the country's complex socio-political climate.
Glyn Marais in association with SNR DENTON
We cover all dimensions of South Africa's employment and labour related law. In addition to general advice, we recommend strategy and action based on practical interpretation of relevant legislation and precedents. We assist and often partner the human resources departments of clients with the formulation of policies, plans and procedures in respect of various codes affecting clients' businesses as well as conditions of employment, individual and collective agreements, employment equity, remuneration, retrenchments and health and safety. We present training interventions on these and other employment and labour matters.
We intercede and facilitate between management, labour and unions, to resolve issues and conflicts including representation at the CCMA and bargaining councils, wage negotiations, conciliations and arbitrations, appearing in the Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court, strike handling and disciplinary processes, including dismissals.
We cover all dimensions of South Africa's employment and labour related law. In addition to general advice, we recommend strategy and action based on practical interpretation of relevant legislation and precedents. We assist and often partner the human resources departments of clients with the formulation of policies, plans and procedures in respect of various codes affecting clients' businesses as well as conditions of employment, individual and collective agreements, employment equity, remuneration, retrenchments and health and safety. We present training interventions on these and other employment and labour matters.
We intercede and facilitate between management, labour and unions, to resolve issues and conflicts including representation at the CCMA and bargaining councils, wage negotiations, conciliations and arbitrations, appearing in the Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court, strike handling and disciplinary processes, including dismissals.
ENS
ENS is Africa's largest law firm, with over 400 legal, forensic, tax and IP practitioners. The firm was established over 100 years ago and currently operates out of its Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Stellenbosch offices.
The firm was recently recognised as one of the fastest growing companies in the world and was voted Legal Adviser of the Year for Sub Saharan Africa, International Law Firm of the Year and Middle East & African Law Firm of the Year 2010. ENS was also rated the Most Trusted Law Firm and Client Care Law Firm of the Year in Africa. ENS is proud to be a level 3 BBBEE contributor.
ENS is Africa's largest law firm, with over 400 legal, forensic, tax and IP practitioners. The firm was established over 100 years ago and currently operates out of its Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Stellenbosch offices.
The firm was recently recognised as one of the fastest growing companies in the world and was voted Legal Adviser of the Year for Sub Saharan Africa, International Law Firm of the Year and Middle East & African Law Firm of the Year 2010. ENS was also rated the Most Trusted Law Firm and Client Care Law Firm of the Year in Africa. ENS is proud to be a level 3 BBBEE contributor.
Eversheds
Eversheds is one of the leading full-service law firms in South Africa. As part of Eversheds International the firm can provide clients with the same high standard of legal expertise in 46 offices worldwide.
The firm has an extensive blue-chip client base of major domestic and international corporations, banks, financial institutions and state authorities, and has a wealth of experience in all areas of law across a wide range of industries.
For more information visit our website at www.eversheds.co.za
Eversheds is one of the leading full-service law firms in South Africa. As part of Eversheds International the firm can provide clients with the same high standard of legal expertise in 46 offices worldwide.
The firm has an extensive blue-chip client base of major domestic and international corporations, banks, financial institutions and state authorities, and has a wealth of experience in all areas of law across a wide range of industries.
For more information visit our website at www.eversheds.co.za