The Legal Practice Council

Legal work in South Africa involves navigating rules that shift depending on context. A conveyancing transaction requires FICA compliance, a valid Fidelity Fund Certificate, and careful attention to transfer duty thresholds. Eviction proceedings demand strict adherence to the Prevention of Illegal Eviction Act and POPIA when handling tenant information. Commercial leases need restraint-of-trade clauses that survive scrutiny. Labour disputes hinge on understanding both the Labour Relations Act and CCMA jurisdiction thresholds. Getting these procedural and substantive details right from the start prevents costly reversals later.