YOUR LEGAL PARTNER IN SOUTH AFRICA.
INTRO
We’re a dynamic business law firm based in Cape Town, South Africa.
Our lawyers advise on corporate and commercial transactions, help clients resolve disputes through alternative dispute resolution processes (such as mediation, arbitration and adjudication), and represent clients in litigation in the High Courts, Supreme Court of Appeal and Constitutional Court.
OUR APPROACH
We explore win-win solutions first.
Before embarking on litigation, we help clients explore win-win solutions through alternative dispute resolution procedures such as negotiation or mediation. We’ve brokered numerous multi-million rand settlements, saving clients time and money. We are mindful that litigation is costly and should be used as a last resort.
We fight with professional flair.
Some disputes cannot be resolved through reasonable debate and require legal proceedings and enforceable court orders. We’ve helped numerous clients achieve favourable outcomes through litigation and arbitrations.
We believe in results.
At Terblanche Inc, we understand that our clients deserve the best results the law can provide.
PRACTICE AREAS
Closed Accordion
Administrative Law
We hold organs of state accountable for fair administrative action.
Arbitrations
We represent client in Domestic and International Commercial Arbitrations.
Business Rescue & Restructuring
We advise on all aspects of Business Rescue, from start to finish.
Commercial Mediations
As proponents of ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution), we help clients resolve conflicts through mediation.
Community Schemes Disputes
We advise HOA’s, Body Corporates and Property Owners on disputes before the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS).
Company Law Disputes
We advise on all aspects of company law, including the Companies Act, Companies Regulations and common law.
Construction & Engineering Disputes
We handle construction and engineering disputes under the JBCC, FIDIC, GCC, NEC3 and other standard forms of building contracts.
Consumer Protection Act
We represent suppliers and consumers in relation to disputes under the CPA.
Delictual Claims
We advise and represent clients in defending and pursuing cases involving delictual liability.
Evictions
We represent commercial and residential landlords in eviction applications.
Fraud Investigations
We investigate corporate fraud and help clients recover assets and money through civil and criminal proceedings.
Insolvency
We advise liquidators, creditors and distressed companies on all aspects of liquidation and sequestration proceedings.
Insurance Law
We advise on claims under a range of insurance policies including business insurance, engineering insurance, contractor all risk insurance, personal liability insurance, professional indemnity insurance, household insurance and car insurance.
Interdicts
We help clients pursue and oppose all types of interdicts, ranging from anti-dissipation interdicts to restraints of trade.
International Trade Law
We advise on all aspects of international trade law, including international contract law, international transport law, customs and excise law and international payments and guarantees.
Joint Venture Disputes
We handle all aspects of Joint Venture Disputes.
Landlord and Tenant Disputes
We handle all aspects relating to commercial and residential lease disputes, including recovery of arrear rental and damages, as well as claims for remission of rent and breach of contract by landlords.
Litigation
We represent litigants in litigation before the Magistrates Courts, High Courts, Supreme Court of Appeal and Constitutional Court.
Sale of Business Disputes
We advise buyers and sellers of businesses on disputes arising from mergers and acquisitions.
Secured and Unsecured Debt Recoveries
We help creditors recover unsecured and unsecured debts from their debtors.
Urgent Applications
We act for applicants in any type of urgent application, ranging from spoliation applications to applications to stop board meetings, set aside company resolutions, stay sales in execution, stop transfer of immovable property, etc.
TESTIMONIALS
Freddie Terblanche has proven himself to be an astute litigator and has been described by clients, colleagues and advocates as “excellent”, “amazing”, “aggressive”, “meticulous”, “efficient”, “an extremely hard worker”, “honest”, “a legal technician of note” and possessing “extraordinary business acumen”.
LEGAL INSIGHTS
George Building Collapse: Investigation Reports are expected in January 2025
The incident On 6 May 2024, a building that would be known as the 74 Victoria Apartments...
Beware of this CSOS Appeal Pitfall
In Hanekom N O and Others v Nuwekloof Private Game Reserve Farm Owners Association a trust...
What is meant by a ‘reasonable prospect’ of business rescue?
The first time the Supreme Court of Appeal had to deal with the concept of business rescue was in...
When will liquidation proceedings be suspended by a business rescue application?
The crisp issue that was decided by the Supreme Court of Appeal in the matter of Lutchman N.O. and...
Do you know the difference between a contract and an agreement?
It is said that all contracts are agreements but not all agreements are contracts. In business we...
Mediation as ADR
Mediation is an alternative form of dispute resolution where an independent third party (called a...
An arbitrator’s right to be wrong.
In a judgment handed down earlier this year, the South Gauteng High Court restated the legal...