About Us
7
Professional Staff
13
Support Staff
2
Regional Offices
32
Years Running
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Banking & Financial Services
We offer expert legal guidance on financial transactions, loan structuring, credit agreements, and regulatory compliance. Our services include advising banks, financial institutions, and businesses on risk management, debt recovery, and dispute resolution, ensuring adherence to banking regulations and the protection of financial interests.
Corporate & Commercial Law
We provide comprehensive legal support to businesses of all sizes. Our expertise covers company formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and business structuring. We ensure your business operates within the law while maximizing opportunities for growth and success.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
We represent individuals and businesses in a wide range of legal disputes, offering strategic solutions through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Our expertise covers civil, commercial, and corporate disputes, ensuring efficient resolution while safeguarding your interests.
Conveyancing & Notarial Services
We provide seamless legal assistance in property transactions, ensuring the efficient transfer of ownership, bond registrations, and sale agreements. Our notarial services include the drafting, authentication, and certification of legal documents, ensuring their validity and compliance with South African law.
Property Law
We provide expert legal guidance on all aspects of property law, including sales and acquisitions, lease agreements, land use rights, zoning regulations, and property disputes. Whether you are a property owner, developer, investor, or tenant, we ensure compliance with legal requirements and protect your interests in every transaction.
Family & Divorce Law
We offer compassionate and professional legal assistance in all matters relating to family and matrimonial law. Our services include divorce proceedings, child custody and maintenance, spousal support, antenuptial contracts, and the division of assets. Whether navigating complex disputes or seeking amicable resolutions, we provide tailored legal solutions to protect your rights and secure your family’s future.
Insolvency & Business Rescue
We assist businesses and individuals facing financial distress by providing legal solutions for debt restructuring, liquidation, and business rescue proceedings. Our expertise includes negotiating with creditors, formulating turnaround strategies, and ensuring compliance with insolvency laws. Whether seeking to rescue a struggling business or navigate the insolvency process, we provide guidance to protect assets and financial interests.
Insurance Law
We provide expert legal guidance on all aspects of insurance law, including policy interpretation, claims disputes, and regulatory compliance. Whether representing policyholders, businesses, or insurers, we assist in negotiating settlements, resolving coverage disputes, and pursuing or defending insurance litigation to ensure fair outcomes and the enforcement of contractual rights.
Office Locations
Johannesburg Head Office
Floor 1, Block 6, 299 Pendoring Office Park, 299 Pendoring Avenue, Blackheath, Randburg
+27 11 678 5280jhb@umslaw.com
Pretoria
Suite 103, Block B North, Glen Gables Office Park, 772 Lynnwood Road, Lynnwood, Pretoria
+27 12 435 8000pta@umslaw.com