Adams & Adams, Dispute Resolution | Chambers Global Profile

About

Provided by Adams & Adams

Although not traditionally known as a specialist Dispute Resolution firm, Adams & Adams' Dispute Resolution team has grown significantly to now include 12 partners and 34 other qualified attorneys.

Our Dispute Resolution team has experience in advising and representing clients in multiple dispute resolution forums including the High Court; Appeal Court; Constitutional Court; Labour Courts; specialist tribunals; and arbitration forums.

Members of the team are well placed to assist clients and have developed specific litigation expertise, in fields including:

KEY TYPES OF WORK:

Administrative law

Banking law

Building and construction disputes

Competition law

Constitutional law

Construction and engineering law

Contractual, corporate and commercial matters

Enforcement and protection of contractual and delictual rights

Insolvency proceedings

Insurance law

Personal injury claims, including those arising out of assault, actions of animals, ultra vires actions of the state, and cases of vicarious liability

Product liability, unfair business practices and consumer issues

Professional negligence claims including those arising out of a failure to fulfil a mandate or to discharge a duty of care by legal professionals, doctors and hospitals

Public procurement law

Restraints of trade and unlawful competition

Statutory and regulatory matters (advice on and resolution of disputes with regulators)

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Dispute Resolution - South Africa

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Adams & Adams is a notable South African law firm with a growing presence in the disputes market. The group is particularly active representing domestic clients, including significant names in the banking and telecoms industries, with a developed practice acting for government agencies, municipalities and other public sector clients. The team possesses expertise in both single-plaintiff and class action disputes, as well as judicial review proceedings, handling constitutional matters, tax and construction disputes, as well as all manner of contractual cases. The firm maintains offices in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, with associate offices across Africa.

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Work Highlights

Adams & Adams advised Oasis Water on a contractual dispute launched against a quarter of its former franchises.

Strengths

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Each attorney at Adams & Adams is highly accomplished in their respective field, ensuring that clients receive not only specialist knowledge but integrated solutions across different areas of law.