Overview

The General Legal Services practice underpins the firm's advisory work. It provides the core legal services that support our clients' day-to-day operations and protect their legal interests. We ensure that legal structures are properly implemented, maintained, and enforced where necessary.

This practice ensures that legal structures are implemented effectively, maintained over time, and protected where necessary — providing the foundation for all other advisory work.

Core Service Areas

Conveyancing

Property transfers, bond registrations, and real estate structuring. We handle residential, commercial, and industrial property transactions with precision and efficiency.

  • Property transfers and registrations
  • Mortgage bond registrations and cancellations
  • Sectional title schemes
  • Real estate due diligence

Litigation & Labour

Dispute resolution, enforcement of rights, and employment law advisory. We represent clients in court proceedings, arbitrations, and regulatory tribunals.

  • Commercial and civil litigation
  • Labour disputes and CCMA matters
  • Contract enforcement
  • Regulatory and administrative litigation

Estates Planning (including Trusts)

Estate structuring, trust formation, and wealth preservation. We advise on intergenerational wealth transfer and asset protection strategies.

  • Will drafting and estate administration
  • Trust formation and administration
  • Succession planning
  • Wealth preservation structures

Company Secretarial Services

Corporate registrations, statutory filings, and governance support. We ensure clients remain compliant with corporate governance requirements.

  • Company and business registrations
  • Annual returns and statutory filings
  • Board secretariat services
  • Corporate governance advisory

Our Approach

The department operates within a structured and coordinated framework, ensuring efficient execution of legal processes, consistency across service delivery, and integration with the firm's advisory work.

Efficient Execution

Streamlined processes and clear timelines for all legal matters, from routine filings to complex disputes.

Consistency Across Services

Uniform standards and quality control across all general legal service offerings.

Integration with Advisory Work

Seamless coordination with the firm's transaction and regulatory advisory practices.

Supporting the Full Spectrum of Legal Needs

General Legal Services acts as the foundation that enables our transaction and regulatory advisory work to succeed. Whether a client requires ongoing company secretarial support, property transaction assistance, dispute resolution, or estate planning, our team delivers with the same commitment to excellence that defines all MJR Attorneys practices.

Department Head

Mutsa Remba

Managing Partner with extensive experience across conveyancing, litigation, and corporate governance, ensuring unified delivery of all general legal services.

Why Choose MJR for General Legal Services

Partner Oversight

Every matter receives direct partner attention, ensuring quality and accountability at every stage.

Integrated Approach

General legal services work seamlessly with our transaction and ESG practices for holistic client support.

Responsive & Reliable

Timely communication, clear updates, and dependable execution across all service lines.

Cost-Effective Solutions

Structured fee arrangements and efficient processes that respect client budgets.