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Frequently Asked Questions

We primarily serve clients across the mining, environmental, energy, infrastructure, and commercial sectors, including private companies, listed entities, public bodies, and investors. Our clients value strategic and practical advice that aligns with their real-world business needs.

No. While our offices are based in Sandton, we advise and represent clients across South Africa and internationally, often acting as external in-house counsel for organisations with multi-site or cross-border operations.

Yes. We offer initial consultations to understand your matter, assess fit, and outline the most effective next steps. You can request one directly via our Contact page.

Our core areas include Mining & Environmental Law, Commercial & Corporate Law, Regulatory & Compliance Advisory, Public Finance & Procurement Law, Labour & Employment Law, and Dispute Resolution & Litigation.
We also offer specialist advisory support in agriculture, B-BBEE, intellectual property, and business rescue.

We operate as external in-house counsel, blending deep legal expertise with commercial insight. Clients describe us as proactive, approachable, and human; lawyers who understand their business and work as part of their team.

It means we integrate closely with our clients’ internal teams, providing ongoing, on-call legal and strategic support, without the overhead of a full-time legal department. It’s a flexible, cost-effective model designed for modern business.

Absolutely. Our environmental and mining team has extensive experience in MPRDA, NEMA, and related frameworks. We assist with environmental authorisations, mining rights, water-use licences, compliance audits, closure planning, and ESG strategies.

We offer flexible fee arrangements tailored to the nature and duration of the engagement, including hourly billing, project-based models, and retainer options. All fees are transparent and agreed in advance to ensure clarity and trust.

We aim to respond to all new enquiries within one business day. Complex matters may take longer to assess, but we always acknowledge receipt and confirm next steps promptly.

We selectively support matters that align with our skills development and community engagement focus, particularly those advancing environmental responsibility and access to justice in mining-affected regions.

Once we’ve had an initial consultation or discovery call to understand your needs and how we can work together, we begin our formal onboarding process.

Step 1: Complete the FICA / Onboarding Form

You’ll start by completing our combined onboarding and FICA verification form.
This form captures your personal or business details, matter information, and the documents required for us to comply with FICA and POPIA.

At this stage, you will be asked to read and acknowledge our Engagement Terms & Conditions, which are linked directly in the form.
By signing the form, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted these terms.

 

Step 2: Compliance Screening & Verification

Once we receive your form, our team conducts the required FICA and POPIA checks.
This includes verifying your identity, reviewing supporting documentation, and conducting a brief risk screening in line with legal obligations.

We cannot proceed until this verification step is complete.

 

Step 3: Strategy Session & Scope Alignment

After your FICA verification is finalised, we schedule a strategy session to:

  • unpack your goals and requirements
  • clarify the matter
  • confirm deliverables and timelines
  • outline the agreed scope of work

This ensures we begin with full clarity and alignment.

 

Step 4: Matter Activation

Once your FICA verification is complete and your onboarding form (with T&Cs acceptance) has been signed, we open your matter on our system and begin work on your behalf.


[Download our client onboarding form]