1 The Avenue Law Chambers
Block B & C
Cnr Henrietta Road & Grant Avenue
Norwood, Gauteng

Our Services

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Matrimonial

Adapting to evolving matrimonial laws, we provide expert guidance to navigate your legal journey with clarity and confidence.

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    This includes :

    • Marriage Contracts (Antenuptial Contracts)
    • Divorces : Rule 43 High Court Applications for interim relief in divorces
    • Universal Partnership Co-Habitation Agreements
    • Universal Partnership Disputes
    • Our scope of work includes maintenance disputes for children and spouses, and also Violence Protection Interdicts where this is necessary

    This is currently a developing section of law, in accordance with the latest “Con Court” Rulings.

    Please read our Blog to access links – about the latest developments.

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Wills & Estates

Expertly guiding you through every step of wills and testaments, ensuring your wishes are honored and your legacy is protected.

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    Our firm has many years of experience in the drafting of Wills, and the administration and winding up of deceased estates, both testate (where there is a Will) and intestate (where there is no Will).

    We also have experience in obtaining Interlocutory Court Orders, which may be necessary in processing a Deceased Estate, and the necessary expertise to form Trusts that may have been created by a Testator in their Will,  These are called de mortis causa trusts.

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Personal Injury

Dedicated to securing justice and compensation, we expertly manage personal injury cases with compassion and precision.

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    We specialise in Personal Injury, where we work with dedication and attention to detail, having given our clients peace of mind and closure for many years.

    After 26 years we are in a position to offer the very best in legal advice and guidance for any personal injury case, such as claims against the Road Accident Fund, Slip and Fall claims, Medical Negligence claims, Dog-Bite claims; as well as Loss of Earnings claims, where you have lost your breadwinner in an accident, that was not their fault.

    Most of these claims are dealt with on a “No Win – No Fee” basis to ensure that they are properly handled, and that the necessary experts are briefed.

    Please read our Blog to access links about the latest developments.

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Litigation

Our firm provides professional and successful litigation services nationally, in all divisions of the High Court and the Magistrate’s Courts.

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    We are familiar with the latest and up-to-date digitized “Caselines”, “Court-online” and other online forums and platforms for Courts and Tribunals, found in the largest and busiest Litigation hubs nationally; as well as the continuous changes in Practice Directives which have sprung forth since the pandemic, with the advent of the Courts going digital.

    We also have years of experience in the traditional litigation which still occurs in the smaller Courts, nationally, and their developing new Practice Directives in their absence of digitization. We have even made law in legal procedure.

    Please read our Blog to access the link to a De Rebus article which details our contribution.

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Construction Arbitrations

We bring extensive experience in adjudications and arbitrations regarding construction laws and disputes.

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    Our expertise extends to effectively converting adjudicated determinations into court orders, empowering our clients to pursue performance and payment in their legal matters. We specialize in construction arbitrations, providing tailored solutions to meet the unique challenges of the industry.

Qualification:

  • L.L.B. (U.N.I.S.A)

Years Of Experience: 

  • 2019 – 2021 (Candidate Attorney)
  • 2022 – Current (Associate Attorneys

Core competencies/expertise:

  • Magistrate’s and High Court Litigation
  • Personal Injury cases incl, MVA (Motor Vehicle Accidents), medical negligence & public liability
  • Insurance claims – material damages
  • Corporate Collections, incl. collections from S.O.E’s on Notice

 

Email: federica@cnslaw.co.za

Qualification:

  • BA (University of the Witwatersrand)
  • LLB (University of the Witwatersrand)
  • Qualified Lawyers UK Transfer Test 2007 – BPP
  • Professional education
  • Diploma in Mediation, University of Cape Town

Core competencies/expertise:

  • Creating and maintaining personal client base
  • Drafting of inter alia the following: commercial contracts, High Court particulars of claim, settlement agreements, Pleadings, agency agreements, Antenuptial Contracts, Consumer Protection agreements
  • High Court applications and pleadings Civil and family trial court preparation
  • Briefing, consulting and attending with counsel at trial
  • Handling matters relating to Medical Negligence, Third Party, Family law, General law, Insurance law and Litigation
  • Involved in high profile negotiations, litigation matters which involves High Court attendance, settlement negotiations with senior counsel, opposing counsel and attorneys
  • Legal Costs – drafting and opposing Party and party Bills of Costs and Attorney/Client Bills of Cost
  • Admitted Mediator
  • Research, case law and related for court
  • Health Professions Council inquiries

 

Email:  vanessa@cnslaw.co.za

Qualification: LLB (RAU)

Years of Experience:

  • 2006-2008 (Candidate Attorney)
  • 2008 Admitted as an Attorney

Core competencies/expertise:

  • Magistrate’s and High Court Litigation
  • Personal Injury cases incl. MVA (Motor Vehicle Accidents) & medical negligence
  • Deceased Estates, incl. drafting Wills and Liquidation & Distribution Accounts
  • Matrimonial Law

Email: giulia@cnslaw.co.za

Qualification: BA LLB (Rhodes)

Years of Experience:

  • 1991-1992 (Candidate Attorney)
  • 1993 Admitted as an Attorney

Core competencies/expertise:

  • Magistrate’s and High Court Litigation
  • Personal Injury cases incl. MVA (Motor Vehicle Accidents) & medical negligence
  • Criminal Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Drafting Agreements
  • Debt Collection

Email: nelson@cnslaw.co.za

Qualification: BA LLB (Rhodes)

Years of Experience: Worked in insurance and was admitted as an attorney in 1996

Core competencies/expertise:

  • Magistrate’s and High Court Litigation
  • Personal Injury cases incl. MVA (Motor Vehicle Accidents) & medical negligence
  • Oversee all matters delegated to staff
  • Negotiating settlements
  • Matrimonial Law

Email: nelson@cnslaw.co.za