Comprehensive Legal Solutions for Every Need

At Shaw Attorneys, we understand that criminal charges can be life changing. We offer dedicated and vigorous defence in a wide range of criminal matters, ensuring that your rights are protected at every stage of the process.

• Bail Applications: Immediate assistance at police stations, as well as handling court applications for bail, ensuring you or your loved ones are released from custody while awaiting trial.
• Commercial Crimes: Specialising in cases of fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, and other white-collar crimes, we offer representation to protect your interests and reputation.
• Assault: Whether you’re facing charges of common assault or grievous bodily harm (GBH), our team will assist in securing the best possible outcome.
• Reckless and Negligent Driving: We provide defence for traffic offences, including reckless or negligent driving, speeding, and drinking and driving cases, ensuring a fair legal process.
• Sexual Assault: We handle sensitive cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct, including sexual assault and rape, with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Drug Possession and Dealing: Representation in cases ranging from minor possession charges to large-scale dealing.
• Murder/Culpable Homicide: Our experienced criminal defence attorneys handle the most serious charges, including murder and culpable homicide, providing tenacious representation.
• Watching Briefs: Assisting complainants by ensuring that their matters are investigated and prosecuted correctly. We monitor cases closely, liaise with the South African Police Service and prosecution authorities, to ensure that justice is served efficiently and fairly.

We represent clients in a wide variety of civil disputes, offering personalised service and practical solutions to achieve favourable outcomes.

• Civil Litigation: Whether you’re involved in a contractual dispute, property matter, or a personal injury claim, we provide excellent litigation services to resolve conflicts efficiently.
• Contractual Disputes: We assist in resolving breaches of contract and disputes related to business or personal agreements, either through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
• Eviction Proceedings: Our team handles landlord-tenant disputes, including eviction applications, ensuring compliance with South African property laws.
• Defamation: Protect your reputation with our legal services focused on defamation claims, whether defending against or pursuing such actions.
• Debt Recovery: We assist clients with the recovery of debts, through settlement negotiations or proceeding with litigation.

We understand the emotional and financial strain that family law matters can bring. We aim to provide compassionate yet assertive representation to ensure the best interests of you and your loved ones.

• Divorces: We handle both uncontested and contested divorces, providing guidance on division of assets, child custody, and spousal maintenance. In uncontested (unopposed) divorces for couples who agree on all aspects of their divorce, we offer efficient services to finalise the process quickly and amicably. In contested (opposed) divorces, where there are disputes over finances, assets, custody or contact, we provide assertive representations to deal with these issues.
• Child Custody: Guidance and representation in child custody matters, ensuring that the best interests of the child are prioritised. We assist with parenting plans, relocation disputes, and custody modifications.
• Maintenance: Assistance in securing fair child or spousal maintenance, ensuring the well-being of your family is upheld.
• Rule 43 Applications: Interim relief for urgent matters related to maintenance, custody, contact, or financial aspects, while divorce proceedings are ongoing.
• Last Will and Testaments: We assist with the drafting, reviewing, and updating of wills to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes, giving you peace of mind about the future of your loved ones.
• Antenuptial Contracts: Guidance in drafting and registering of Antenuptial Contracts, as well as to advise on the different marital regimes before marriage.
• Domestic Violence: We represent both applicants and respondents in domestic violence matters, including obtaining or defending against protection orders to ensure the safety of all parties.

Our commercial law services are designed to help businesses navigate legal complexities while ensuring smooth operations and legal compliance.

• Drafting and Reviewing Contracts: We provide meticulous drafting and review of contracts to ensure your rights and obligations are clearly defined, minimising the risk of future disputes. 
• Corporate Governance: We advise companies on best practices in corporate governance, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and regulations.
• Shareholder Agreements: Drafting and advising on shareholder agreements, protecting the rights of stakeholders and ensuring smooth governance.
• Commercial Litigation: If your business is involved in a dispute, our commercial litigators will work tirelessly to secure a favourable resolution.