Tomlinson Mnguni James (TMJ) clients enjoy access to a full range of skills and specialised legal expertise, thanks to a team of 41 multi-skilled attorneys, and a support team of over 80 staff. In today s complex legal environment, it is essential to maintain expert legal knowledge that is cross referenced across the many interconnected areas of law most affecting clients. It is this specialist knowledge and team ethos that ensure TMJ delivers practical, sensible solutions to clients. TMJ s origins can be traced back to 1898 when the firm R Tomlinson Francis was established. The firm later entered into a partnership with Shepstone & Wylie in Durban, and traded under the name Shepstone & Wylie Tomlinsons. In 1987 the firm amalgamated with James Becker & Power, and in 1995 with Msimang Rutsch. In April 2004 the partnership with Shepstone & Wylie was dissolved and the name reverted to Tomlinson Mnguni James.
commercial TMJ s commercial attorneys consult, give advice, and prepare contracts and documents required in all aspects of business law. Due to the internal structure of the practice, the attorneys are also able to draw on the expertise of their property, labour and tax attorneys to deal with the impact of these aspects on commercial transactions. Services: Set up and registration of businesses and business trusts Mergers and acquisitions Shareholders and members agreements Sale of shares Sale of businesses General commercial agreements Loan agreements Securities Business leases Commercial property transactions Insolvency and Business Rescue Insurance Law
employment & labour law The employment and labour law department is involved in all aspects of employment law and the related area of collective and individual employee relations. The department consists of attorneys with specialist litigation experience, as well as trained mediators and negotiators. Services: Labour Court litigation CCMA and Bargaining Council disputes Organisational rights, collective agreements and wage negotiations Employment equity and workplace discrimination disputes Statutory compliance audits Operational requirements (retrenchment) facilitation Workplace enquiries
personal injury Personal injury law is a technical field of law where the correct knowledge is essential to effectively handle claims. These highly skilled attorneys handle a wide range of matters, from medical negligence to slip and fall claims. TMJ also handle claims on behalf of the Road Accident Fund and have been on their panel of attorneys for more than 17 years. They also accept claims on a no win, no fee basis in strict accordance with the provisions of the Contingency Fees Act.
property The work done by the property law department includes attending to traditional conveyancing transactions and assisting clients with both sectional title and land developments. In addition, TMJ offer advice on environmental and land claim issues. TMJ is electronically linked to major banks and financial institutions to ensure speedy processing of loan documents. Offices are strategically located in Sandton, Pietermaritzburg and Durban to effectively and efficiently deal with property issues in Gauteng, and the KZN Coastal and Midlands regions. Furthermore, proximity to the KZN and Gauteng Deeds Registries means the agency conveyancing department is able to provide a quick service to the Deeds Office in both regions.
litigation This department offers a wide range of services, from large commercial, industrial and insurance matters to small debt recoveries, as well as litigation related to the other services provided by TMJ. Our attorneys have built up extensive experience in this field and are well known for their expertise. Services: Corporate litigation Commercial litigation, including dispute resolution Urgent interdicts, whether it be corporate, matrimonial or any other area of law Environmental disputes and claims Restraints of trade Water disputes Personal injury claims Building and construction Constitutional law Administrative law Competition law related litigation and disputes before the Competition Commission, Tribunal and Appeal Court Criminal law
fiduciary Our fiduciary attorneys focus on estate planning, tax advice, drafting of wills and the administration of deceased estates, curatorships and trusts. The department s trust administration process offers clients secure access to their trust documents through a web-based platform. Clients are also able to take advantage of the department s advanced electronic signature platform for the signing of resolutions and tax returns. & tax Services: Estate planning Setting up family and testamentary trusts Setting up business trusts Setting up charitable trusts with PBO and NPO compliance Trust administration and curatorships Deceased estate administration Drafting wills Liaising with the Master of the High Court Tax opinions Tax dispute resolution Advanced web-based access to documents Electronic signing facility
matrimonial Although common nowadays, the legal act of ending a marriage remains a challenging and difficult experience. Taking steps to terminate a marriage can be a traumatic experience requiring independent and objective advice and guidance, so if you are considering divorce, talk to one of TMJ s experienced attorneys. Services: Financial and forensic investigation Divorce and its consequences, local and foreign Custody, care, access and contact in regard to minor children and children s rights Maintenance issues Domestic violence issues Relocation of divorced parents with minor children to foreign countries Mediation
public law Our public law practitioners adopt a collective and proactive approach to advise corporate and government clients on all matters relating to public law. They take interest in, and strive to understand their client s business to enable early identification, minimisation and management of legal risks. Where possible, they assist clients to avoid litigation through dispute resolution mechanisms; but they have the specialist expertise to offer effective litigation services should this become a necessary last resort. Services: Interpretation of, and compliance with, the Public Finance Management Act and the Municipal Finance Management Act Corporate governance in the public sector Public procurement procedures and tender reviews Administrative decision reviews Compliance audits Public private partnerships Local government Black Economic Empowerment Contract management Dispute resolution
TOMLINSON MNGUNI JAMES Attorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers Head Office 12 Montrose Park Boulevard Victoria Country Club Estate Office Park 170 Peter Brown Drive, Montrose Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal Docex 7, Pietermaritzburg P O Box 271, Pietermaritzburg 3200 T: +27 33 341 9100 F: +27 33 394 3005 E: tmj@tmj.co.za Durban Suite 201, Ridge 6 20 Ncondo Place Umhlanga Rocks, 4320 Docex 10, Umhlanga P O Box 25303, Gateway, 4321 T: +27 31 566 2207 F: +27 31 566 2503 E: dbn@tmj.co.za Cape Town 1st Floor, A1 Estuary Suites The Estuaries Oxbow Crescent Century City, 7441, South Africa T: +27 021 823 9928 E: capetown@tmj.co.za Johannesburg Suite 22, 2nd Floor Daisy Street Office Park Sandton, 2196 P O Box 4745, Rivonia, 2128 T: +27 011 784 2634/5 F: +27 011 784 2636 E: jhb@tmj.co.za