Bishop Fraser is a boutique firm specialising in commercial, mining and environmental law, with the ability to provide counsel across numerous practice areas. Our multi-disciplinary team of experts provides bespoke, practical and cost-effective solutions to complex legal challenges.
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Story
Bishop Fraser is a boutique firm specialising in commercial, mining and environmental law. Our multi-disciplinary team of experts provides the firm with a unique insight into the sector’s specific regulatory challenges and enables us to provide a bespoke, cradle to grave, legal, technical and advisory service to a niche target market.
As a specialist firm, we consistently punch above our weight. We see our size as an asset; allowing us to regularly outmanoeuvre our competitors and provide our clients with personal and tailored solution to their specific challenge. Our professionals, located in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, are authorities in their respective practice areas. This complimentary core set of aptitudes allows us to provide clients with bespoke, practical and cost-effective solutions to complex legal challenges.
Our
Services
We offer counsel across numerous practice areas, with a special focus on commercial, mining and environmental law. Our targeted and multi-disciplinary approach provides clients with practical and cost-effective solutions to complex legal challenges within the following areas:
Corporate & Commercial
Mining & Environment
Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Project Management
Additional Services
Corporate & Commercial
Our corporate proficiency forms a cornerstone of the work that we do. From negotiating contracts to assisting with the registration and restructuring of businesses, as well as mergers and acquisitions, our commercial arm provides clients with years of expertise when it comes to managing and regulating business interests.Mining & Environment
Navigating South Africa’s mining sector can be challenging. Enjoy the advantage of having a team of experts, with an intricate understanding of South Africa’s nuanced mining and environmental framework, in your corner. Our team is also able to assist you with liaising with all relevant government departments as part of our comprehensive offering.
Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Successful legal action and dispute resolution requires a sound strategy, developed by professionals who understand the complexities of South African law. When it comes to litigation, every move matters, as does your representation when you find yourself in the middle of a legal dispute. Trust our team to manage your legal processes with their industry insight from start to finish.
Project Management
Your venture requires attention to detail to ensure that all challenges, risks and opportunities have been suitably identified and mitigated or leveraged. Bishop Fraser, in association with Lexeco, provides a holistic project management package to clients, ensuring that endeavours are consistently compliant with the regulatory framework.
Additional Services
- Agriculture & Water Rights
- Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment
- Corporate Finance
- Infrastructure, Energy & Projects
- Intellectual Property
- Healthcare
- Insolvency & Business Rescue
Our
Team
Solutions are seldom one-dimensional. Our professionals, located in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, are authorities in their respective practice areas. This complimentary core set of aptitudes allows us to provide clients with bespoke, practical and cost-effective solutions to complex legal challenges.
Our clients
Solutions are seldom one-dimensional. Our professionals, located in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, are authorities in their respective practice areas. This complimentary core set of aptitudes allows us to provide clients with bespoke, practical and cost-effective solutions to complex legal challenges.
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