Thomson Wilks Inc. is a full service law firm with offices in each of the major commercial centres. We are innovative, reliable and efficient. Our clients range from individuals, corporates to JSE listed companies. We are also on the panels of most of the major banks. In response to the interest from Chinese companies in South Africa we have also established a Chinese Law department.

The firm has been ranked a top 50 dealmaker law firm by Ernst & Young. Our litigation matters feature regularly in the South African Law Reports and we are an accredited level one BEE contributor.

We have an exclusive alliance with DWF Law AARPI and Gonzi & Associates (Malta), a network which allows us to provide a global service to our clients. We are affiliated to the Law Societies of the Northern Province, Cape Province and Zimbabwe and to other associations such as YPO / WPO and to the Institute of Directors. The practice of law is a responsibility we do not treat lightly. Ethics and professionalism are a priority in how we practise law.

We have a highly regarded corporate team with impressive experience across various sectors including the corporate, financial and mining sectors.

Our broad approach to commercial law enables us to provide our clients with up-to- date and comprehensive business solutions. We are thoroughly solution orientated and have an impressive deal success rate.

Our legal team is highly competent, energetic and committed and we pride ourselves on the provision of a thoroughly professional service in all areas.

Thomson Wilks has an experienced and successful litigation department. We have advised on a wide range of commercial disputes. The practice is particularly noted for its experience in commercial litigation, contractual disputes, damages claims and insolvency law.

The department’s work encompasses local, regional and international commercial litigation, international arbitration and complex multi-jurisdictional disputes.

Thomson Wilks has an experienced property and conveyancing department which is on the panel of most major banks. This department is engaged in bond registrations, residential and commercial property transfers and residential developments and also specialises in all aspects of commercial and residential property transactions.

The department's professionals give advice on the following:

• Property Transfers
• Insolvent Estate Transfers
• Deceased Estate Transfers
• Bond Registrations
• Notarial Bond Registrations
• Specialised Conveyancing
• Sectional Title Developments
• Subdivisions and Consolidations
• Commercial and Residential Development
• Facilitation of Development Process

There is a conveyancing department at each of our Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town offices.

The Thomson Wilks China Law Department deals with the legal requirements of local and international Chinese business. This Department is capable of providing a comprehensive litigation and corporate leagal service to its Chinese clients. Our attorneys in the China Law Department are fully fluent in Mandarin.