Assheton-Smith Ginsberg Incorporated is 

focused on providing effective, results-driven 

services to clients relating to corporate 

and commercial disputes and resolution.

We achieve this by instituting proceedings 

in court or by alternate dispute resolution

mechanisms including mediation & arbitration.

Our team offers the full spectrum of property

related advice from structuring high-end

property transactions to bringing commercial

evictions, fighting neighbour disputes, 

drafting and enforcing leases, advising on the

application of the sectional title and sectional

title management acts, the enforcement of 

servitudes, rights of way and the recovery of 

estate agent’s commissions.

We deal with corporate and individual 

insolvencies and claims that arise from 

such insolvencies.

With more than 30 years’ experience as 

commercial attorneys in dealing with these 

matters, we have established valuable 

relationships with insolvency practitioners 

who have the requisite level of experience, 

knowledge and commitment.

We assist our clients in the negotiation and 

conclusion of a variety of commercial and 

property related transactions.

This naturally includes the drafting of 

legal agreements.

The practice of Maritime Law requires 

competency in public and private 

international law, maritime conventions and 

rules, admiralty jurisdiction and practice, 

marine insurance, carriage of goods by sea, 

security arrests, judicial sales and applications 

to the Registrar.

Our team have experience with litigation in several 

international jurisdictions and can provide jurisdictional 

services for foreign litigation, as well as correspondent 

services for South African Attorneys outside of the 

Western Cape High Court jurisdiction.

Known for their quick turn-around times, immediate 

attention to instructions and meaningful 

advice and input, the team are actively sought 

out by local and international clients and 

attorneys to expedite their matters.

The Competition Act of 1998 has put in place a 

regulatory framework for the promotion of 

competition and the prohibition of anti-

competitive conduct, restrictive practices 

(such as price fixing, predatory pricing and 

collusive tendering) and abuses by dominant 

firms.

The Competition Commission is responsible 

for investigating and evaluating mergers as 

well as alleged prohibited practices.