The Firm was established in August 2020 by Larissa Maharaj, an admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa. Our Firm is a proud level 1 B-BBEE contributor and a 100% female owned Business. We strive to handle each and every case with care, compassion and diligence, whilst always ensuring that the rule of law is being upheld. We provide legal services which are cost effective and efficient.
Meet the Founder:
The Firm is founded by Larissa Maharaj who was admitted as an attorney in the High court of South Africa on 11 March 2019. Miss Maharaj thereafter became a director at the firm in 2020.
She graduated with her LLB Honours qualification from the University of South Africa in 2016, excelling academically by obtaining numerous distinctions throughout her years of study.
She has served her articles at a Law firm in Sandton, Gauteng , where she gained extensive experience and knowledge in the field of civil procedure, which she now specializes in.
Commercial law (more commonly known as business law) is an aspect of the law which governs businesses and their transactions.
Therefore, this body of law ensures the fair operation of a business, whilst also ensuring ethical compliance within those businesses.
We offer negotiation and drafting of various commercial and transactional agreements such as:
Labour Law (more commonly known as Employment Law) refers to a body of legal rules and principles which govern the relationship between employers and employees. The primary goal of labour law strives to protect the rights of workers, whilst also ensuring the fair treatment and balancing of interests of both employers and employees.
Our areas of practice includes the following:
Family Law is an aspect of the Law which deals with legal relationships within families which include divorce, marriage, parent-child relationships and other related financial matters.
We cover a broad array of domestic issues, which include the following:
Debt Collection refers to the process of recovering debts which are outstanding from either individuals or businesses ie: Debtors on behalf of Creditors. The Debt process includes various stages and is instituted by initial communication, whereafter potential legal action can ensue.
The above process is regulated by specific law, in order to ensure that the practices of debt collection remain fair and lawful.
Our Debt Collection Services Include the Following:
Initial Contact and Communication:
Negotiation and Payment arrangements:
Legal Action:
Litigation refers to the formal process of dispute resolution which is followed through the court system. These matters typically involve civil disputes between individuals, institutions or companies.
Our areas of Litigation Include the following:
An Estate refers to a deceased persons assets and liabilities, whilst a trust manages the assets on behalf of beneficiaries.
We offer the following services:
Our Firm is committed to providing individualized attention and tailored legal solutions to every matter.
Our Lawyers are always willing to answer all your questions and address any concerns which our clients may have.
We treat every client with respect and ensure that transparency is maintained throughout the legal process.
We are able to act as correspondent attorneys for any firm of attorneys who are based outside the jurisdiction of the Durban High Court, Durban Magistrate Court and Pinetown Magistrate Court.
We are able to assist outside attorneys with the following:
Default Judgement rescission
We take the time to truly listen and understand each client’s specific needs.
With a deep understanding of South African law and years of practical experience, we offer sound legal guidance across a wide range of practice areas.
We pride ourselves on conducting all matters with transparency, honesty, and respect.
