Surrogacy

Did you know that it is unlawful to artificially fertilize a surrogate mother until a surrogate agreement dealing with the in’s and out’s of the surrogacy has been authorized by the Court? Failing endorsement, the child is deemed that of the surrogate. See Section 292...

Deirdre Olivier

Hear our expert in evictions and land invasions, Deirdre Olivier, a director of our Dispute Resolution Division, in an interview with John Maytham on 567 Cape Talk Radio   Primedia Broadcasting · Deirdre Olivier On The Legality Of Evictions

Mediation FAQ 1

What is mediation? This is a private process, conducted outside of court, and is particularly useful in commercial disputes. The parties, assisted by an independent mediator, negotiate to reach a mutually acceptable settlement of their dispute. It is less focused on...

Mediation FAQs

Look out for our upcoming series of Mediation FAQs – where our own Natasha Steinberg shares insights and practical advice on the mediation process in South Africa.

Monetary Jurisdication

The monetary jurisdiction of the Magistrate’s Courts increased yesterday, with the District Courts’ increasing from R100000 to R200000, and the Regional Courts’ from R300000 to R400000. This means that claims of these amounts or less need no longer...

Herman Conradie

Who’s who in the Fairbridges Zoo – Herman Conradie, a Director at Fairbridges, specialising in Medical Law, Employment Law, and Litigation. https://fairbridges.co.za/attorney/herman-conradie/