Civil litigation is the process of resolving legal disputes between two or more private parties. These parties may be natural persons (individuals) or juristic persons (such as companies). Attorneys who specialise in civil litigation are known as ‘litigators’. They represent one of the parties at a trial. Civil procedure is the body of law that sets out the rules, principles and practices by which courts conduct civil trials. Civil litigation and civil procedure go hand in hand.
Where we act
Our private-client and personal-law members act for individuals and families on disputes that affect their lives, livelihoods and legacies. They appear in the High Court, Magistrates’ Courts, Family Courts and through mediation and settlement.
How we work
Briefs may be sent directly to a named member or routed through our clerk, who will recommend the most appropriate counsel by seniority and area of focus. Opinions, drafting, mediation, hearings and appeals are all undertaken on the standard JSA tariff with clear scoping at the outset.
Who briefs us
Our General Civil Litigation members act on instructions from attorneys representing organs of state, listed and unlisted companies, NGOs, professional bodies and individuals across South Africa.
