Thomson Wilks provides correspondent attorney services to law firms requiring local representation in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. With attorneys based in all three centres, we support individual instructions and ongoing matters through a single correspondent relationship.
Our teams attend to court appearances, procedural requirements and related legal work on behalf of instructing firms. We work to the instructing attorney’s brief and report on progress and outcomes, respecting the relationship between the firm and its client.
Services
Our correspondent services include
- Opposed and unopposed motion court appearances
- Filing court documents, arranging service and liaising with sheriffs
- Assistance with urgent applications and other time-sensitive matters
- Civil litigation and asset recovery support
- Drafting and reviewing legal documents
- Local inspections, attendances and procedural follow-up
We also undertake correspondent work in conveyancing and notarial matters, including attendances at the relevant Deeds Offices and offices of the Master of the High Court.
Instructions and fees
Please provide a brief description of the matter, the assistance required, the relevant court or office and any deadlines. We confirm the scope of the instruction, complete the necessary conflict checks and agree the applicable fees and disbursements before proceeding.
Quotations take account of the work required, its complexity and the anticipated professional time. For urgent instructions, please telephone the relevant office to discuss the required attendance and timing.
Contact
To discuss an instruction in Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban, please contact the relevant office or email info@thomsonwilks.co.za.
