Van Straaten Attorneys - Pioneering Legal Excellence
Unleashing Innovation, Delivering Excellence, Redefining Legal Solutions
A Legacy of Legal Excellence Since 2016
The firm Brink and Van Straaten Attorneys was established in 2016 by Chris van Straaten and Gert Brink. Subsequently, the firm grew into a prestigious, well-respected firm with a virtuous reputation amongst our clients and peers. During the year 2022, Chris van Straaten became the sole shareholder of Brink and Van Straaten Attorneys and the firm’s name was changed to Van Straaten Attorneys.
The firm provides a vast range of legal services, with a particular emphasis on labour law, civil litigation, commercial law and insolvency law. Our services are combined of the combined experience and skills of the attorneys within the firm.
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Practice areas
Discover the wide range of practice areas we specialise in.
Labour Law
With several years of combined experience in all aspects of labour law, our firm provides the necessary advice and services for day-to-day labour issues.
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Our practical and knowledgeable approach to the law of succession will ensure that costs are affordable for the general public, commercial and corporate clients.
Family Law
We will assist with the facilitation, initiation, defence and advice of any family related matter.
Litigation & General Services
Our service offering is tailored and focused towards providing results driven legal solutions which are pragmatic, efficient and effective.
Commercial Law & Corporate Law
We offer a wide range of commercial and corporate law solutions which is customised to each specific client.
Property Law
We strive to provide our clients with up to date and relevant advice and services through our dedicated team of property law attorneys.
Intellectual Property
Our team of attorneys strive to advise our clients how to reap the maximum value from their Intellectual Property.
POPIA
The purpose of POPIA is to protect personal information while also balancing other rights, such as the right of access to information and the free flow of information.
Insolvency Law
At Van Straaten Attorneys we provide thorough, step-by-step direction on the application processes, requirements and processes as set out in the Insolvency and related laws of South Africa.
Franchising
Franchising continues to be a viable option for entrepreneurs desirous to generate a good income and create job opportunities.
Latest news
Post lockdown labour and commercial solutions
Currently many companies are in the dark as to how to survive in the aftermath of the nationwide lockdown that South Africans were placed under. Questions arise as to “how can I save my business?”, “What must I do with my employees?”, or “how can I meet my contractual obligations?”. These are only a few of the questions and challenges facing many small to medium business owners.
Documents don't speak for themselves
Our firm was recently instructed to initiate a review application. The employer received an unfavourable arbitration award in the CCMA, which ordered reinstatement of an employee. Reinstatement was awarded due to the employer’s representative’s failure to lead the previous disciplinary record of the employee as evidence.
Liquour delovered to teenagers
Many teenagers, wanting to experiment, have access to these convenient apps and their full range of services. Now the question is, “who is responsible to ensure that alcohol is not sold to minors?”