01 · Understand
We help you understand your legal position
We take the time to understand your business, objectives and circumstances, then identify the legal considerations, risks and opportunities so you can make informed commercial decisions.
Multi-award-winning commercial law attorneys based in Paarl and Cape Town
We have been helping businesses and employers resolve commercial disputes for the last 20 years
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End-to-end commercial legal support
The effects of commercial law disputes on your business
Running a business often means dealing with contracts, suppliers, customers, partnerships, commercial transactions and, sometimes, disputes. These legal matters can quickly become complex and time-consuming, taking your focus away from running and growing your business.
Our turnkey commercial legal service provides practical legal support throughout the commercial lifecycle of your business — from drafting and reviewing agreements and managing commercial relationships to resolving disputes and assisting with the sale of a business.
Whether you need a contract drafted, a commercial issue resolved, a business transaction structured or your business prepared for sale, we guide you through the process from start to finish. Your matter may have a number of twists and turns, which can make running your business more stressful and overwhelming than it needs to be.
You focus on your business. We take care of the legal work.
Tailored legal solutions
Our approach to commercial law disputes
We do not believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Every business, regardless of its size, has individual needs that require tailor-made, industry-specific solutions that make both legal and good business sense.
By drawing on the diversity of our professional expertise, we offer clients innovative, tailored solutions in all areas of commercial law. Our commercial law attorneys regularly advise clients on commercial legal strategies and provide expert guidance and support. Whatever commercial dispute your business is facing, we use our extensive dispute-resolution experience to help you make informed decisions towards a secure, cost-effective and favourable resolution.
When it comes to mitigating your company’s potential exposure — or your personal exposure arising from a business-related dispute — acting quickly can be essential to maintaining a position of strength.
Commercial dispute support
Commercial dispute practice overview
- We represent businesses in serious commercial disputes across South Africa.
- Our award-winning team of attorneys has more than 20 years of combined industry experience.
- We first try to resolve commercial disputes without unnecessary litigation. When litigation cannot be avoided, we represent you and your business in court.
- Our internationally accredited legal project professionals explain technical commercial matters clearly and provide practical solutions tailored to your situation.
- Our attorneys are registered with the Legal Practice Council, providing legal protection, professional accountability and financial safeguards.
20+years of combined industry experience
Act quickly when it matters
Free initial consultation with immediate action when necessary
We provide a free initial consultation, and our attorneys can take action immediately if necessary to protect you or your company.
Maximum 48-hour response time
Established legal expertise
Why clients trust SchoemanLaw Inc
- Multi-award-winning law firm and legal practice
- Over two decades of proven expertise
- Over 115 Google reviews
- Maximum 48-hour response time on legal matters
- Access to Lexi, our online chat assistant, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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Commercially focused legal advice
Why choose SchoemanLaw Inc as your commercial dispute law firm?
SchoemanLaw’s commercial dispute team brings close to half a century of combined legal experience to representing individual and corporate clients in complex commercial disputes. Our commercial dispute attorneys are internationally accredited legal project management professionals, and we have represented clients across South Africa.
Our attorneys write on their respective areas of legal practice almost daily to keep up with South Africa’s changing laws. These articles are used by advocates and judges when preparing matters. Our expertise also extends to radio discussions, podcasts, industry and academic publications, where our attorneys regularly provide commentary on current legal and commercial issues.
We do not simply react when a legal problem arises. We work alongside you to structure, guide and advise your business, with the business’s best interests at the centre of our approach.
02 · Structure
We help you structure the right solution
Whether you are entering into an agreement, restructuring a business relationship, resolving a dispute or preparing to sell, we structure the transaction or solution to protect your interests and support your objectives.
03 · Protect
We identify risks before they become problems
We identify potential exposure and put appropriate safeguards in place. Where an urgent legal issue arises, we act quickly to assess the position and advise you on the best way forward.
04 · Guide
We guide you through the process from start to finish
Commercial legal matters involve multiple decisions, documents and stakeholders. We take responsibility for the legal process, explain every stage and move the matter forward efficiently.
Our objective is simple: to provide the legal structure, guidance and advice your business needs to make sound decisions, manage risk and move forward with confidence.
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Innovative, tailored solutions in all areas of commercial law
- Law of business enterprises
- Company and corporate law
- Drafting and review of company founding documents
- Directors’ duties, indemnities and contracts
- Corporate governance
- Employment law
- Principal and agent
- Law regulating co-operatives
- Law of partnership
- Regulation and drafting of corporate contracts
- Joint ventures
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Consumer law
- Surety, pledge and cession
- Sale of shares or a business
- Company, shareholder and director disputes
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Client feedback
Google reviews
★★★★★
“I have used Schoeman Law Inc. for several business-related legal matters, including assistance with recovering outstanding debt, drafting employment contracts for staff, and preparing our company terms and conditions. I have been very satisfied with the service received from both Nicolene and her team”
Michelle Agostini
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“SchoemanLaw Inc. provides consistently professional and reliable legal services. Their team is knowledgeable, thorough, and approaches matters with clear communication and efficiency. I highly recommend their expertise to anyone seeking dependable and structured legal support.”
Christo Du Preez
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“I had a great experience at Schoeman Law Attorneys. They offered me my first consultation free to assist me with my matter. I had a great experience. They were very professional and their guidance and efficiency made the entire process seamless”
Roxanne Louw
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A clear way forward
Book your free consultation with our expert commercial law attorney
Start with a confidential online conversation about your commercial matter and the practical steps available to your business.
Step 1
Simply book a free online consultation
Fill out the form and select a date and time that suits your schedule.
Step 2
Meet with our expert commercial attorney online
Tell us about your situation. We will explain how we can assist and, if we cannot, refer you to an attorney who can.
Step 3
We work on resolving your commercial dispute
- End-to-end support for contracts, transactions, relationships, disputes and business sales.
- Practical guidance to manage risk and make informed decisions.
- Representation in the appropriate forum where necessary.
One legal team. One point of contact. End-to-end commercial legal support.
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