Practice Areas
The chambers works on the civil side of the law. Below are the seven areas it handles, each explained in plain language: what the area of law covers, and the kind of matter that falls within it.
Civil law is the part of the law that decides disputes between persons — about property, money, family status, agreements and inheritance — rather than punishing offences. A civil matter is normally begun by a plaint or petition, proved largely on documents, and decided by a decree that the court can then execute.
If you are not sure which of the seven areas your problem belongs to, that is ordinary and not a difficulty: the same set of facts often touches two or three of them at once. Read whichever page seems closest and telephone the chambers.
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Property & title disputes
Ownership, title, boundaries, partition, possession and declaration of rights in immovable property.
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Matrimonial & family law
Matters of marriage, separation, maintenance, custody and family arrangements before the civil and family courts.
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Contract & civil disputes
Breach of agreement, specific performance, damages, and general civil disputes between persons and businesses.
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Succession & inheritance
Wills, probate, letters of administration, succession certificates and the devolution of an estate.
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Tenancy / landlord–tenant
Rent, eviction, tenancy rights, sub-letting and disputes between landlords and tenants.
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Recovery suits
Recovery of money due under invoices, loans, cheques, guarantees and accounts, and execution of decrees.
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Civil appeals & writs
Appeals, revisions and reviews from civil decrees and orders, and writ petitions in civil matters.
Not sure where your matter fits?
Telephone the chambers during working hours and describe the matter in a sentence or two. You will be told what papers are relevant and whether the matter is one the chambers handles.