Rushmere Noach Attorneys

Rushmere Noach is a Port Elizabeth-based law firm founded in 1933 with a reputation for principled integrity and sustained high levels of service. Rushmere Noach’s team of conveyancing and property law experts are committed to developing a close working relationship with you, our valued client, in order to guide your property transaction from start to finish with our personal and dedicated support. We know that turn-around times matter and are committed to anticipating hurdles and smoothing your path to a fast and efficient transaction, on time and on budget. We are dedicated to providing you with regular feedback on the progress of your transaction and to making ourselves available to you whenever you need us, to provide you with legal service of the highest possible standard, delivered in a personal and approachable manner. As you are aware, it is the Seller’s right to appoint the transferring attorney, and we receive instructions from our clients in this manner on a daily basis. Let us take care of your biggest investment, side by side. AREAS OF PRACTICE Property Law and Conveyancing Our conveyancing and property law services include:

• Residential home transfers

• Industrial and commercial property transactions

• Servitudes

• Opening of sectional title registers and developments

• Registration of mortgage bonds – we are on the FNB, Investec, Standard Bank, Nedbank and ABSA bank panels

Litigation Our firm’s litigation practice includes matters falling within the following areas: • Civil litigation in the High, Regional and Magistrates’ Courts

• Criminal litigation, including Commercial Crimes

• Arbitration and Mediation, including in connection with disputes arising from commercial matters adopting, for instance, the Rules and Clauses of the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA); as well as labour disputes before the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA)

• Commercial Litigation, including shareholders’ disputes

• Competition Law

• Insurance Litigation

• Liquidation and Sequestration

• Local Government

• Construction Law and Building Disputes

• Medical Negligence

• Rental Claims, including claims for arrears rental and eviction applications

• Labour Law

• Debt Collection and Debt Disputes

• Family Law, including Divorce, Maintenance Claims and Domestic Violence

Commercial Law Our commercial attorneys regularly provide advice and/or prepare agreements or documentation in connection with the following types of commercial matters:

• Corporate Structures

• Mergers and Acquisitions, including advice in connection with Due Diligence

• Memoranda of Incorporation

• Shareholder / Partnership / Joint Venture Agreements

• Empowerment Structure Agreements

• Renewable Energy Transactions, including solar, biofuels, wind, geothermal and hydroelectric

• Financial Transactions, including advice on Project Finance

• Transactions and/or agreements involving Government institutions

• Lease Agreements including for commercial and residential property

• Consultancy Agreements

• Terms and Conditions of supply of goods/services, in compliance with the Consumer Protection Act, 2008

• Advice, administration and preparation of documents in connection with Trusts

• Liquor Licence Applications, including for on- and off-consumption licences

• Employment Contracts

Wills and Estates Further to the nomination of heirs and appointment of an executor, there are many complex issues to consider when creating a will; issues such as debt, taxes, estate administration costs, estate duty, maintenance orders, minor children, offshore assets, and business interests - to name but a few. Only an experienced and qualified estate attorney has knowledge of all the complexities which could have unnecessary negative financial implications for your family, business and heirs if they are not handled expertly and professionally. We have the skill and expertise to assist you with the drafting of a Last Will and Testament, including the necessary related property transactions and testamentary trust creation.