Fields of Expertise

We offer tailor-made legal advice and services in our practice areas.

The preferred boutique law firm that is solution driven.

Trusts and Trustee Services

At RoosInc, clients are in the best hands when it comes to trusts and trustee services. Our staff is thoroughly trained on all trust legislation.  At the hands of our very capable and passionate team of professionals, hundreds of trusts are already registered, amended and ‘sculpted’ into the amazing notion that a trust is meant to be.

Through years of experience and through business relationships with highly professional correspondents at the various Masters Offices countrywide, we are able to assist in trust matters at any Master’s Office in South Africa. Subject to terms and conditions, we are offering the following trust services:

Independent trustee services, new trust registrations, trust deregistrations, trust deed amendments, trustee additions, removals or amendments, trust tax advice and assistance on trust tax matters, special trusts resolutions, and powers of attorney.

Deceased Estate Administration

The Deceased Estate Department at RoosInc specializes in both section 18(3) estates as well as deceased estates of high-profile clients with assets exceeding 30 million rand.  We attend to the administration of deceased estates from the very start up until we obtained a final filing slip from the Master of the High Court. With the assistance of a selected team of accountants, we also manage and finalize the estate tax affairs at SARS.

Through years of experience and through business relationships with highly professional correspondents at the various Master's Offices countrywide, we are able to assist in deceased estate matters at any Master’s Office in South Africa.

Our Deceased Estate Department also offers the service of drafting last will and testaments for our clients.  Subject to terms and conditions, this service is offered FREE OF CHARGE because everyone should have a will.

We assist in money transfers, in and out of South Africa, in deceased estate and trust matters. We offer a complete turnkey solution at market leading rates. This includes ALL tax clearance and Reserve Bank clearances that are required for transferring money and includes the correct declaration of funds transferred into South Africa.

We also offer assistance and advice on powers of attorney, living wills, estate planning and especially estate planning in the early stages of dementia and other mental or physical illnesses.

Litigation, Commercial and Contract Law

RoosInc has an experienced litigation department, collectively boasting nearly a century’s experience in all fields of litigation. We offer High Court and Magistrate’s Court litigation, both in Civil and Criminal matters and we are able to represent you throughout the entire country.

Our competitive fee structure enables you to be represented by a professional firm of attorneys who give personal attention to each matter.

We have extensive experience in, inter alia, the following fields of law:

  • Family Law (divorces and primary care of and access to minor children);
  • Commercial matters, including drafting of all contracts and litigation;
  • Collections;
  • Criminal trials in all fields of criminal law;
  • Issuing of all summonses or applications in all fields of law;
  • Property related litigation.

Property Transfers & Bond Registrations

By using only the best software programs, we ensure that we keep up to date with the latest conveyancing trends.  Our conveyancing department, consisting of well-trained personnel, offers a stress-free property transfer experience.

We believe that knowledge is power, and therefore we keep all parties (seller, buyer, estate agent, and simultaneous transactions) updated on a regular basis throughout the transfer process. We also believe in an open-door policy, and therefore all clients and other role players will have direct access to the head of the department for any enquiries.

Our conveyancing system is designed to expedite the transfer process without sacrificing the personal touch of a boutique law firm. Our conveyancing department also offers specialized services in drafting of sale and lease agreements, deeds, or clauses for servitudes, deceased estate transfers, exchange transfers, insolvency transfers, private bond registrations, donation transfers, and rectification transfers. We also offer specialized tax advice on transfers.

Through a unique and longstanding association agreement with Manong Badenhorst Attorneys as well as through professional agreements with major role players in the bond originating industry, we are able to assist clients to obtain mortgage bonds in a professional and quick manner.

We assist in money transfers, in and out of South Africa, for buying property, offering a complete turnkey solution at market leading rates. This includes ALL tax clearance and Reserve Bank clearances that are required for transferring money and includes the correct declaration of funds transferred into South Africa.

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Property Developments

We work closely with a team of professionals consisting of sworn valuers, town planners, engineers, land surveyors, quantity surveyors, architects, bond originators etc. in order to assist and offer advice of prime quality to estate agents, developers, and property owners who seek assistance in developing their property.

We also assist in the conveyancing matters in all stages of the development process. For example: property zoning, subdivisions, consolidations, transfers, sectional title transfers etc.

Property Sales Division - Roos Realty

It is more than a brand; it is a reputation.

Roos Realty is a boutique estate agency and a division of RoosInc. We specialise in the selling and managing of properties. We connect our sellers and buyers to a network of professional service providers in the Garden Route.

Clients will have access to a panel of experts namely:

  • Estate Principal
  • Conveyancing Attorney
  • Tax Expert
  • House Inspector
  • Mortgage Broker
  • Currency Specialist
  • Architect and Interior Designer
  • Contractor and Builder

Roos Realty provides a platform for like-minded, hardworking and ethical property practitioners to excel in their careers in the real estate industry by connecting them to our established panel of experts and professional service providers.

Tax

We offer specialized advice and services in tax laws and regulations.

Tax Planning and Strategy: Developing tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities for clients while ensuring compliance with tax laws.
Advising on Transactions: Providing guidance on the tax implications of business transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and investments.
Representation: Representing clients in dealing with tax authorities, including audits, disputes, and negotiations with SARS.
Research and Analysis: Conducting thorough research on tax laws and regulations to provide accurate and up-to-date advice.
Estate and  Trust Planning
: Advising clients on tax-efficient ways to manage their estates and trust, ensuring optimal structuring to minimize tax burdens.
Corporate Tax Services: Offering specialized services to businesses, including advising on corporate tax structures, international tax issues and tax credits.
Risk Management: Identifying potential tax risks and developing strategies to mitigate them.

Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

AT ROOSINC OUR MEDIATION IS OPEN TO ANYBODY

contract disputes
employment matters
labour claims
parent/child problems
divorce
custody modifications
bullying
parenting plan

The process re-orientates parties towards each other without imposing rules or outcomes, but rather enabling the parties to be more involved in the process of resolution, helping the parties achieve a new and shared perception of their relationship which will then re-direct their attitudes and dispositions towards each other.

Mediation is vital today and is successful worldwide, from the workplace to communities and families. Confidentiality, quality of the resolution, speed of settlement and cost effectiveness are all characteristics that makes mediation a powerful tool for Alternative Dispute Resolution.

We will create a safe space for you where you can resolve these disputes discreetly, effectively, and most importantly, with fairness to all parties.

Labour Law

The intricacies of labour law and its ongoing amendments call for more specialized knowledge and expertise on the part of the employer. Due to the complex legal arena relating to the workplace, the needs of employees have expanded vastly, making a multi-disciplined approach to business a necessity. Businesses in South Africa today are faced more and more with the ever-pressing sensitive relationship between employer and employee. Mistakes that are made in this regard are not only time-consuming but, if made, could lead to costly litigation.

RoosInc can deal with these aspects of human resources and labour matters, which are important issues to your business but nevertheless not core thereto. The benefit of outsourcing this aspect of business is that management can concentrate on the core business of the organization with peace of mind that the hassle of the ever-pressing issues pertaining to human resources, industrial relations, and related factors therein, will effectively and efficiently be dealt with by the outsourced company.

We, inter alia, can assist you with the following:

  • Disciplinary investigations and chairing and presenting disciplinary enquiries;
  • CCMA and Bargaining Council arbitrations;
  • Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court litigation;
  • Drafting of various employment agreements and the drafting and implementation of policies and procedures;
  • Training solutions;
  • Payroll management

We are able to assist you on an ad hoc basis, or on a monthly retainer which offers you the best fee options.

Data Analysis & AI Engineering

We offer assistance to clients to harness the power of data-driven strategies, elevating business capabilities and positioning our clients at the forefront of innovation and efficiency. Making use of the latest in Data Science and AI Engineering, we offer expert assistance in:

Process Automation: With a focus on identifying and alleviating pain points in our clients’ businesses, we implement automated solutions that streamline business operations, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual errors.
Analysis Dashboards: By leveraging our in-house data scientist and AI engineer’s background in data analysis, we craft intuitive dashboards that provide actionable insights into key performance metrics, trends, and strategic opportunities.
Chatbot Development: We design intelligent chatbots that offer immediate support and personalized assistance, enhancing client interactions and streamlining communication channels.

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