Our legal services
Business Consulting
Our Business Consulting Services Include:
CONSULTATIONS
We will advice you about your company and its direction, answering any specific questions which apply in the development of your business, including corporate structuring advice.
We will also bring to your attention any legal weaknesses or red flags of which you should be aware and advise you on areas you should keep on your radar.
COMPANY ADMINISTRATION
- Company registration
- Change of company details
- Operating license applications
FACILITATED NEGOTIATION
We’ll sit with you and your partners, fellow shareholders, or service providers to reach a settlement, decide on a memorandum of understanding, or settle disputes.
AGREEMENTS
We’ll work closely with you to draft:
- Plain language, bespoke agreements for once-off deals or ongoing relationships or applications.
- Internal agreements, including shareholder agreements, employment agreements and NDAs.
- External agreements, including commercial lease agreements, service level agreements and terms of engagement for your clients.
We can assist you in ensuring your business is operating in a legal, efficient, risk-averse manner.
We can guide you through dealing with investors, managing relationships with clients, protecting shareholders, handling employees, or restructuring business entities to ensure you are making the most out of the resources available to you.
Commercial Law
How We Can Help You?
Our Commercial Law Service includes a wide range of legal matters related to business and commercial transactions. These services are designed to assist businesses in various stages of their operations and growth.
Everton Dankuru Attorneys provides legal advice and assistance to businesses of all sizes, from startups to established corporations.
In general we provide expertise in commercial law services, such as:
- Corporate Governance: Advising on corporate structure, compliance with regulations, and governance practices.
- Commercial Contracts: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various types of commercial contracts, such as partnership agreements, joint venture agreements, and supply contracts.
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A): Assisting with the legal aspects of buying, selling, or merging businesses, including due diligence, negotiations, and documentation.
- Intellectual Property (IP) and Technology Law: Handling matters related to patents, trademarks, copyrights, licensing, and technology agreements.
- Banking and Finance: Providing legal support for financing transactions, loans, securities, and other financial matters.
- Real Estate Transactions: Assisting with property acquisitions, leases, real estate development, and property-related disputes.
- Commercial Litigation: Representing clients in disputes arising from commercial transactions, breach of contract, and other business-related issues.
- Employment Law: Advising on employment contracts, workplace policies, labor disputes, and compliance with labor laws.
- Tax Law: Providing guidance on tax planning, compliance, and disputes.
- International Trade and Business: Advising on cross-border transactions, trade regulations, and international business expansion.
- Antitrust and Competition Law: Assisting with compliance, merger clearance, and antitrust investigations.
- Environmental Law: Addressing environmental regulations and compliance issues that affect businesses.
Correspondent Services
We have developed and implemented a dedicated correspondent department of Attorneys in order to fill a need in the market for efficient, reliable and cost-effective correspondent services with results that matter to you! As an instructing attorney your main concern might be to ensure that court processes and notices are served and filed on time and as quickly as possible.
As a result we have ensured that we deliver on our promise of exceptional service, affordable and quick turnaround time because we have structured our correspondent department in such a way that documents which we receive are processed on the day of receipt thereof.
Our Correspondent Services Include:
Pleadings, notices and correspondence received will be forwarded to you within 24 hours of receiving same
Telephone calls will be returned on the same day
We will be on call after hours for launching and opposing urgent applications, liaising with the Registrar and Counsel, as well as arranging court dates
We will advise and guide you in respect of the practice directives of our division
Our Rates are as Follows:
Description | District and Regional Court | High Court |
---|---|---|
File opening fee | R500.00 | R500.00 |
Other fees & Charges | As per court tariff (Scale D on Defended matters) | As per High Court tariff (Uniform rule 70) |
Copies | R4.00 per page (prescribed rate) | R4.50 per page (prescribed rate) |
Delivery | R6.00 per kilometre | R6.00 per kilometre |
Any other disbursements | Actual Cost | Actual Cost |
Criminal Law
Your Results Matter!
Everton Dankuru Attorneys is dedicated to helping people facing all types of criminal charges get fair treatment and justice.
Our highly sought after Lawyers are concerned with protecting you and your rights and take pride in ensuring that we will always achieve the best possible outcome in the circumstances, whilst safeguarding you from injustice and mistreatment because we know that Your Results Matter!
Our Criminal Law Services Include:
- 24-hour bail applications at police stations (after-hours bail)
- Criminal litigation
- Driving under the influence of alcohol and other driving related crimes
- Culpable homicide
- Assault
- Theft, fraud and other related crimes
- Drug related crimes
- Extortion
- Contempt of court
- Malicious damage to property
- Domestic violence
- Formal bail applications at magistrate court and high courts
- Plea Bargaining and sentence agreements
- Appeal and Review process
- Asset forfeiture process
- Expungement of criminal record
- Assisting individuals and corporations with investigating and initiating criminal prosecutions
Debt Collection
Many debtors will avoid paying until an attorney is involved. By using experts at each phase of collection, we are able to maximise our recovery rate. We offer debt collection services on a “no-win, no-fee” basis, as well as on a standard rates basis.
We offer both commercial and personal debt collection services, at highly competitive collection rates. Lower costs, greater success.
Our Debt Collection Services include:
- Debt Recovery
- Litigation
- Credit Bureau Listing
- Attachments & Execution
- Negotiation
- Dispute resolution
Even debt that may seem irrecoverable can be recovered through the use of professional attorneys, trained in psychology and negotiation.
Contact us to set up a consultation. If your matter is urgent, we offer instant consults.
Deceased Estate & Wills
Your Results Matter!
Our Deceased Estate & Wills Services Include:
- Curatorship appointments
- Drafting of wills
- Estate planning
- The administration of deceased estates
- The registration and administration of trusts
- Reporting to master of High Court
- Estate duty
- SARS compliance
Our attorneys can assist with estate planning and wills, winding up of estates and preparation of liquidation and distribution accounts.
Family Law
Our Family Law Services Include:
Family law is a vast field that encompasses personal, sensetive matters, matrimonial matters, estates, and legacy protection. Family law matters often involve emotional stress, and it is important to find a legal team that will guide you through it.
Everton Dankuru Attorneys offer an affordable practical and effective Results that Matter to You!
- Advice on matrimonial matters
- Changes to matrimonial property systems
- Antenuptial Contracts
- Rule 43 applications
- Mediation
- Guardianship, custody and contact with children
- Childrens’ rights
- Maintenance claims proceedings
- Negotiation
- Divorces
- Settlements
- Domestic relationships
- Litigation
We ensure that the resolution of matters is done in a balanced and sustainable manner to give real justice to all. Our team of attorneys will understand your unique situation and what you want to achieve, and help you achieve it, while supporting you throughout the process.
General litigation
Your Results Matter!
We offer world class legal services and can assist clients with confidence in all matters relating to litigation. Everton Dankuru Attorneys preserves its outstanding Litigation reputation amongst our clients and correspondents from all over the country.
Our General Litigation Services Include:
- Civil litigation in the Magistrates, the Regional and the High Court
- Matters pertaining to divorce and maintenance
- Matters pertaining to children’s rights, adoption and custody
- Court interdicts and urgent court applications
- Claims against the Road Accident Fund (Third party claims)
- Criminal litigation
- Delictual claims
- Contractual disputes
- Personal injury claims
- Medical malpractice claims
- Insurance claims
- Applications for liquidation, sequestration and rehabilitation
- Employment law
- Domestic Violence matters
- Property disputes
- Construction disputes
Labour Law
Working For Results That Matter
When you need assistance with labour law services, EDALAW have the skills and knowledge to navigate your specific circumstances.
We assist our clients with all types of labour related matters and represent clients (employers and employees) at the Council for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), Bargaining Councils, Disciplinary Hearings and at the Department of Labour.
Our Labour Law Services encompass legal matters related to employment, labour relations, and workplace regulations. These services are essential for both employers and employees to ensure that labour rights are upheld and workplace disputes are managed effectively.
Our Labour Law Services include:
- Employment Contracts: We assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment contracts that outline the terms and conditions of employment, including roles, responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and termination provisions.
- Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures: Our Attorneys provide guidance in establishing fair and lawful disciplinary and grievance procedures in line with labour laws. They can also assist in resolving disputes between employers and employees.
- Unfair Dismissal Claims: EDALAW represent both employers and employees in cases of unfair dismissal, ensuring that proper procedures are followed and that dismissals are lawful and fair.
- Retrenchment and Redundancy: Everton Dankuru Attorneys can guide businesses through the retrenchment process, helping them adhere to legal requirements and consultative processes when reducing their workforce due to operational reasons.
- Employment Equity and Diversity: We offer advice on employment equity and diversity matters, helping businesses create inclusive workplaces and comply with South Africa’s Employment Equity Act.
- Labour Relations and Trade Unions: Our Attorneys provide legal assistance in labour relations matters, including interactions with trade unions, negotiations, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Occupational Health and Safety: Our Professional Lawyers can help employers ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
- Workplace Policies and Procedures: Attorneys assist in creating and updating workplace policies and procedures to align with labour laws and industry standards.
- Wage and Benefits Compliance: Our Firm helps businesses adhere to minimum wage requirements, overtime regulations, and other wage and benefits-related laws.
- Work Permits and Visas: For international employees, we help navigate work permit and visa requirements to ensure legal compliance for non-South African workers.
- Labour Court Representation: Everton Dankuru Attorneys can represent clients in labour-related disputes brought before the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) or the Labour Court.
- Employment Termination: We provide guidance on lawful and fair termination processes, including resignation, retirement, and constructive dismissal.
- Employee Rights: Our capable and affordable lawyers assist employees in understanding and asserting their rights in the workplace, including protection against unfair treatment and discrimination.
- HR Consultation: When instructed, we can act as HR consultants, providing advice to employers on various labour law matters and helping them navigate difficult legal issues. Labour laws in South Africa can be complex, so working with our experienced attorneys can help ensure compliance and the fair treatment of both employers and employees.
Property Law
Your Results Matter!
Our team has in-depth experience in an array of commercial property transactions, including advice on property development in relation to commercial, residential and agricultural areas.
We also offer advice on sectional title developments; property acquisition finance; sale and purchase agreements; leases; development agreements; and building contracts.
Our Property Law Services Include:
- Conveyancing
- Lease agreements
- Commercial and residential property sale agreements
- Commercial and residential property developments
- Sales of shares agreements in property holding companies
- Structuring and planning of property and/or property business acquisitions
- Debt and equity financing options
- Opening of sectional title registers
- Registration of land consolidations and subdivisions.
Road Accident Funds (RAF)
The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is a special fund that pays compensation to victims of road accidents who have suffered bodily injuries at the hands of a negligent driver.
Our RAF Services covers Injured Persons such as:
- Drivers of vehicles, buses, taxis or motorcycles who were not the sole cause of the accident
- Passengers
- Pedestrians
- Cyclists
- Dependants of a breadwinner killed in an accident
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Our attorneys are skilled across a wide range of legal fields to provide you with comprehensive support, whether for personal or business needs.
General Litigation: Exceptional advocacy for both civil and criminal cases.
Commercial Law: Strategic business solutions, from contracts to mergers.
Labour Law: Clear guidance on employee rights and workplace policies.
Family Law: Compassionate support through life’s most personal challenges.
Property Law: Experienced assistance in property transactions and disputes.


Tel: +27 (074) 700 0165
Tel: +27 (015) 330 5009
General: info@edalaw.co.za
Correspondent Attorney: evertond@edalaw.co.za
Administration: admin@edalaw.co.za
Civil law: civil@edalaw.co.za
Offices
Polokwane: Office 07, Marshall Office Park, 98 Marshall Street, Polokwane, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Gauteng: Building 4, Albury Park, Magalieszcht Avenue, Dunkeld West, Sandton, Gauteng Province, South Africa
General Litigation
Commercial Law
Labour Law
Family Law
Property Law