What we do
Professional Legal Services In Cape Town & Gauteng
“To me, a lawyer is basically the person that knows all the rules of the country. We’re all throwing the dice, playing the game, moving our pieces around the board, but if there is a problem the lawyer is the only person who has read the inside of the top of the box”
– Jerry Seinfeld
Contact Our Team
We’re Here to Help, Reach Out to Our Legal Professionals
What we do
Professional Legal Services In Cape Town & Gauteng
“To me, a lawyer is basically the person that knows all the rules of the country. We’re all throwing the dice, playing the game, moving our pieces around the board, but if there is a problem the lawyer is the only person who has read the inside of the top of the box”
– Jerry Seinfeld
Contact Our Team
We’re Here to Help, Reach Out to Our Legal Professionals
Burnett Attorneys & Notaries is a boutique law firm
our service offering
We offer a wide range of services, including but not limited to the following :
Commercial Law
Trademarks
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Advise on registrable trademarks
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Conduct trademark searches (local and international) before filing
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Help pick correct classes of goods/services, and file trademark applications with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)
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Deal with CIPC on your behalf — including responding to objections
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Monitor other applicants, and oppose conflicting marks if needed
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Advise on infringement issues and help enforce your trademark
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Assist with licensing, distribution, assignment, or other agreements relating to your mark
Business Rescue
- Advising directors/shareholders on duties when a company faces financial distress
- Assisting with applications for business rescue or liquidation
- Guiding clients through the full business rescue process
- Explaining rights and roles of affected persons in business rescue
- Advising on when a company should enter business rescue
- Assisting with voluntary board resolutions or court applications to initiate business rescue
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Deceased Estates
- Assist with full administration of deceased estates
- Help obtain Letters of Executorship / Authority
- Manage complex or high-value estates
- Handle asset valuation, debts, accounts, and final distribution
- Assist with wills, intestate estates, and estate-related disputes
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Property Evictions
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Advise landlords/property owners on lawful eviction procedures under the PIE Act
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Assist with issuing notices (remedy, termination, and vacate notices)
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Prepare and file all court documents for eviction applications
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Represent clients in eviction hearings and prove “just and equitable” requirements
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Obtain eviction orders and coordinate enforcement via the sheriff
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Guide clients through complex or contested eviction matters
Personal Injury
- Represent clients injured due to someone else’s negligence
- Handle claims for medical negligence or malpractice
- Pursue compensation for medical expenses, loss of earnings, and general damages
- Offer “no win, no fee” arrangements for qualifying cases
- Assist with evidence gathering, claim management, negotiation, and litigation to secure compensation
Criminal Law
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Provide immediate legal assistance after arrest, charge, or police investigation
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Protect clients’ rights and ensure fair treatment throughout the process
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Offer guidance based on strong knowledge of police procedures and court processes
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Build strategic defences tailored to each case
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Deliver thorough preparation and strong courtroom representation
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Support clients through every stage of their criminal matter and fight for the best possible outcome
Divorces
- Handle contested and uncontested divorces
- Draft and negotiate settlement agreements and property division
- Advise on pensions, finances, and spousal maintenance
- Assist with child custody, visitation, and support
- Manage complex or high‑asset divorces, including forensic accounting if needed
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Antenuptial Contracts
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Advise couples on financial protection before marriage
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Draft and finalise antenuptial contracts
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Help manage property and finances jointly while safeguarding individual interests
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Provide guidance on matrimonial property regimes and legal implications
Mandatory Mediations
- Provide accredited mediators for civil law disputes
- Facilitate compulsory mediation for litigated disputes in Pretoria and Johannesburg High Courts
- Offer private, confidential, and legally compliant mediation processes
- Assist parties in interest-based negotiations to resolve disputes amicably
- Issue Certificates of Non-Resolution if mediation is unsuccessful, enabling trial dates
- Help save time and costs while preserving relationships and improving communication
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