Practice Areas

We conduct independent forensic investigations, which include cyber law, anti-money laundering, bribery, fraud and corruption investigations. We have, over the years, acquired skills that enable us to properly analyse all information and data available to determine factual findings. We are fully versed in applicable legislation in South Africa, as well as the implications and application of the UK Bribery Act as well as the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Acts. We offer a multidisciplinary approach in our forensic services which includes data analysis, background searches including conflict of interest checks, and financial analysis of transactions. Our service offerings in this area include:

• Conducting fraud risk assessment
• Conducting forensic audit and investigation with specific focus on allegations of serious economic crime and related misconduct
• Conducting analytical procurement assessments to ensure that tender and procurement processes meet the latest legal and corporate governance requirements (probity)
• Providing legal opinions on the procurement process in terms of transparency, equity, cost effectiveness, competitiveness and value for money
• Investigations aimed at immediate remedies such as disciplinary hearings, civil recovery and/or criminal investigations.

Issues of law relating to employment is one of the biggest areas of legal practice in South Africa. We understand that this area affects families and the wellbeing of many of us. In addition to our involvement with labour law issues in our forensic practice, we assist individuals and organisations in the following areas:

• Disciplinary proceedings (chairing and representation)
• CCMA matters and unfair labour practices
• Arbitration
• Bargaining Council
• Settlement Negotiations
• Labour court litigation.

We are up to date with current developments around Governance as a function and a business-enabler, which allows us to offer ethical and compliant driven solutions that are honest, value-system based and progressive. In South Africa and around the world, there has recently been a big focus on both Public and Private entities to be good corporate citizens and practise good governance. We see ourselves as your partner and conscience in your business. We assist you in the achieving this by working with you in:

• Formulation of Regulatory Universe
• Drafting Compliance Policies
• Compliance Risk Management Plans
• Compliance Programme
• Establishing Compliance Function
• Compliance Monitoring and Evaluation.

We look into the most dynamic and innovative solutions in this expertise. Our skills allow us to look beyond conventional and traditional approach to commercial law, to be able to offer up-to-date solutions. Noma-Gcina’s background in the study of Economics and work experience in financial institutions has provided us with experience and a broad understanding of financial systems. This enables us to provide the best protection for our clients in commercial transactions. We specialise in the following fields:

• Corporate Structures
• Commercial drafting (MOIs, contracts, MOUs)

Our goal is to focus on ensuring that our clients are able to live normal lives, and our personal approach enables us to effectively discharge this responsibility. Family relationships become untenable and we are able to assist with the following:

• Divorce
• Annulment
• Maintenance
• Domestic violence
• Adoptions and Guardianships
• Matters relating to the Children’s Act
• Eviction proceedings in line with the PIE Act.

As a valued client, you are the focal point of our litigation, we therefore offer the best quality service in this regard. We have a number of years’ experience in criminal litigation trials and other forms of dispute resolution.