Author: FDPLaw

Few workplace disputes are as stressful as being treated unfairly by your employer. Whether you’ve been overlooked for promotion, unfairly suspended, pressured to resign, or dismissed without a proper hearing, South African labour law provides employees with important protections. Two of the most common employment disputes are unfair labour practices and unfair dismissals. Although the … Continued

Financial difficulties can affect both individuals and businesses, often leaving debtors and creditors uncertain about their legal rights and remedies. While many people associate insolvency with bankruptcy, South African insolvency law is considerably more nuanced. A person or company may be regarded as insolvent long before formal sequestration or liquidation proceedings are instituted. Whether you … Continued

Selling a property is often one of the largest financial transactions a person will undertake. Whether you’re upgrading, downsizing, relocating, or selling an investment property, understanding the legal process can help you avoid unnecessary delays and surprises. The good news is that you don’t need to navigate the process alone. An experienced conveyancing attorney will … Continued

If you do not have a valid will in place, the law – not you – will decide who inherits your estate. In South Africa, a person who passes away leaving a valid will is said to have died testate. Their estate is administered and distributed according to the wishes contained in that will. However, … Continued

At FDP Law, we work inside the reality of the law every day. The pressure, the strategy, the uncertainty, the outcomes, and the human impact. That experience shapes how we think, how we litigate and how we approach every matter we take on. This is why we’ve added this News page. Here, we will unpack … Continued