Areas of Practice
We represent clients in the Magistrates’ Courts, Regional Courts, High Courts, and specialised tribunals such as the CCMA. Our legal services span a wide range of fields, tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, and businesses.
We assist clients in resolving family-related legal issues with distinction and legal precision.
- Divorce proceedings (civil and customary marriages)
- Parental rights and responsibilities
- Child custody and access
- Maintenance disputes
- Domestic violence protection orders
- Children’s Court matters
Our team ensures estates are wound up lawfully and efficiently, protecting the interests of heirs and executors.
- Reporting estates to the
- Master of the High Court
- Asset collection and distribution
- Debt settlement
- Will interpretation and execution
We assist in preparing legally valid wills that reflect the client’s wishes and comply with statutory formalities. We also guide clients through the trust registration process with clarity and legal accuracy in establishing and registering family or business trusts for asset protection, succession planning, or charitable purposes.
- Drafting Wills
- Formation and registration of inter vivos and testamentary trusts
- Compliance with statutory requirements
- Structuring for asset protection and estate planning
We provide assertive representation in criminal matters, safeguarding constitutional rights at every stage.
- Bail applications and trial defence
- Appeals and post-conviction remedies
- Claims for unlawful arrest, detention, and malicious prosecution
Our general litigation services are strategic and results-driven, tailored to each client’s unique circumstances. These include litigation in:
- Contractual disputes
- Property and land-related claims
- Debt recovery and enforcement of judgments
- Eviction applications
- Interdicts
We handle eviction matters with legal rigour, ensuring lawful procedures are followed.
- Residential and commercial evictions
- Compliance with PIE and ESTA legislation
- Court applications and enforcement
We assist victims in lodging and pursuing RAF claims with diligence and care.
- Compensation for injury or death caused by motor vehicle accidents
- Claims for medical expenses, loss of income, and general damages
We pursue claims against the state with precision, holding public bodies to legal standards.
- Legal action against government entities
- Unlawful arrest, detention, and malicious prosecutions.
- Police misconduct and accountability
We assist clients in navigating the licensing process from application to approval.
- Applications for retail and wholesale liquor licences
- Compliance with provincial and municipal regulations
- Objection handling and renewals
Contact Us
If you require expert legal advice, representation or more information about any of our services, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our dedicated team. We are here to provide the support and guidance you need.
- Office No. 10, First Floor, Maphuthaditshaba Building, 30 Eddie Sedibe Street, Burgersfort 1150
- 081 754 2223
- stephenmmakoattorneys@gmail.com
