THERON AND MAYBERY ATTORNEYS

FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL ATTORNEYS WHO WE ARE We are a vibrant, up and coming litigation practice headed by our Partners, namely Angela Theron and Karen Maybery-van Niekerk. We are driven by passion, compassion, discipline and integrity which allows us to offer an above standard quality of services to our clients. We strive to ensure personal and hands on accessibility to our clients in order to establish and sustain a reciprocal relationship of trust. OUR KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES INCLUDE: Patience, compassion and an understanding approach in circumstances of a sensitive nature. The ability to gage when a tough or stern approach, versus a sensitive and charming approach is required, being a quality we regard as being pertinent to the success of any client’s case. The display a high level of energy, sense of humour so as to provide a “human touch” to our services. Being resourceful problem-solvers. OUR SERVICES: We strive to establish long-term professional relationships with our clients. We value the realisation that our success is built and dependent on the support and on-going business of our clients. In return we strive to offer hands on above average quality services. THERON AND MAYBERY ATTORNEYS remain passionately focused and driven within the following fields of law: FAMILY LAW: We are a specialised Divorce and Family Law team. Due to the nature and the dynamic of the family unit, and the negative impact divorces by their very nature may have on the relationships within the family unit, we firmly believe that these matters need to be approached in a sensitive manner which is conducive to minimising acrimony between all concerned in an attempt to keep the relationships intact. THERON AND MAYBERY ATTORNEYS strongly and actively advocate children’s rights and firmly believe that the child’s best interests are of paramount importance. We work in close association with Family Law experts such as Family Advocates, Social Workers and Forensic Psychologists so as to ensure that the best interests of the children and the family unit as a whole are served. Our constant interaction with appropriate experts enriches our experience and understanding of the intricate and diverse dynamic of the family unit so as to enable us to afford our client’s an insightful and improved service. Our Family Law practice includes, inter alia: Divorces Maintenance (including Rule 43 applications and post-divorce maintenance disputes). Parental responsibility and rights disputes and drafting of agreements (custody and access). Drafting of divorce settlement agreements and parenting plans. Relocation applications. Change of matrimonial regime applications. Edictal citation applications. Negotiation and facilitation of cohabitation disputes and drafting of cohabitation agreements. Breach of promise. Advice on and drafting and registration of Ante-nuptial contracts. OTHER SERVICES: We passionately practice other chosen fields of law such as, inter alia: High Court, Regional and Magistrates Court litigation and Commercial Litigation. Our expertise cover a wide spectrum of litigation, including but not limited to: Court appearances and representations (in opposed and unopposed applications and trials). Advising and guiding clients in respect of various commercial and private legal issues. Negotiating and drafting commercial agreements. Disputes arising out of breach of contract, Commercial Lease disputes and outstanding debts. Eviction applications/Lease Disputes. Property law disputes. Drafting of inter alia, Wills, Living Wills, Codicils, Commercial and Non-commercial contracts, Lease Agreements, Co-habitation Agreements, Universal Partnership Agreements, Sale Agreements etc. Alternative Dispute Resolution: An aggressive litigation strategy is on many occasions necessary and appropriate. However, we are firm in our belief, that depending on the nature circumstances of each case, a conciliatory approach can at times better serve the clients’ interests. Certain disputes are predictable and accordingly possibly avoidable. We therefore strive to apply the correct litigation strategies from the outset, so as to ensure the best possible and cost effective outcome for our clients. Debt recovery / Collections.