Real Estate & Property Law
Pretoria, South Africa+3 other locations
- Durban, South Africa
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Cape Town, South Africa
Kelly Thompson; Janice Galvad; Steven Yeates; Nishan Singh; Nolwazi Gcaba; Dario Tanziani; Nicky Garnett; Godfrey Budeli
Mariëtte du Plessis; Darren Olivier; Alexis Apostolidis; Russell Bagnall; Dale Healy; Sophia Smallbones; Darshan Moodley; Gérard du Plessis
‘Kelly Thompson is extremely responsive and takes a pragmatic and commercially focused approach to all that she does. Her calm and considered style makes working with her a real pleasure.’
‘Adams & Adams’ intellectual property practice is very responsive. Their collaborative approach and their ability to build consensus is unique and refreshing. Clients feel like they are part of a team with Adams & Adams and the relationships created are strong and authentic.’
‘Knowledgeable, communicate well, efficient.’
‘The service received is certainly tailored to our industry, which is ideal.’
‘Collaborative approaches, friendly, professional, easy to work with.’
‘They do a good job responding as an organization. Even if one person is out, others step in.’
‘Steven Yeates does a particularly good job. He is responsive and very knowledgeable. Easy to work with.’
‘The trademark team is very reliable, efficient and cost sensitive. Communication is uncomplicated and always clear and precise.’
Samsung
Coca-Cola
Intel Corporation
Caterpillar
BMW
FirstRand Bank
Chanel
Netflix
Sony
Robert Bosch GmbH
Novartis
Mastercard
Lacoste
Roelof Grové; Helgard Janse van Rensburg
‘The service, knowledge and dedication of the team is fantastic.’
‘Helgard Janse van Rensburg is an approachable, kind and professional individual and it is always a pleasure working with him.’
‘Experienced people who stay calm and are not afraid to take on a challenge.’
‘Helgard Janse van Rensburg has an exceptional ability to structure agreements. Very practical and competent – always available.’
‘Diligent, extremely competent, professional, deadline-driven, service focused, well respected in legal and business circles.’
‘The team gives commercial and practical advice.’
‘Very well versed in property-related matters, with substantial experience in navigating sensitive transactions.’
‘The attorneys have in-depth experience within the real estate sector.’
Moolman Group
Feenstra Group
Benchmark Group
Lynx Real Estate
Attacq Limited
Atterbury Group
Fairvest Investments
Mile Investments
Setso Property Fund
Nedbank Limited
Investec Bank Limited
FirstRand Bank Limited
Standard Bank of South Africa
Grégor Wolter
‘Grégor Wolter is involved in each step of the process. He interacts well with clients, yet always has a firm grip on the case.’
‘The director and his team are very knowledgeable about construction contracts. Their service is prompt, and their support to experts is swift.’
‘Grégor Wolter forms very good interpersonal relationships and is knowledgeable on construction contract disputes.’
‘Experienced people who stay calm and are not afraid to take on a challenge.’
‘Grégor Wolter explores all possible angles, and Magdalene Haripersad is always available and keen to assist.’
‘The professionalism and competence of the team is a breath of fresh air. No stone was left unturned.’
‘Access to and availability of people I have had engagements with have been exceptional.’
AL Mphago Civil Construction CC
Primat Construction (Pty) Ltd
The City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality
Turnover Trading (Pty) Ltd
Get Connected (Pty) Ltd
Intastor Controlled Environment (Pty) Ltd, currently in the Imvula Group of Companies
AVBOB Mutual Assurance Society
Eris Property Group
Tollink Proprietary Limited
Efkon South Africa (Pty) Ltd, a previous subsidiary of Efkon GmbH
King Air Industria (Pty) Ltd
True Orbit (Pty) Ltd
Mile Investments 225 Proprietary Limited
Feenstra Group Proprietary Limited
Bokone Group of Companies (Pty) Ltd
Lynx Real Estate Developments (Pty) Ltd
Bidvest Properties (Pty) Ltd
SRSQS Quantity Surveyors (Pty) Ltd
Rodlin Designs (Pty) Ltd
Jac Marais
‘Excellent communication, keeping clients involved every step of the way.’
‘Grégor Wolter: respectful, calm, professional.’
‘Grégor understands the business and gives practical advice.’
The Technology Innovation Agency
The Landbank
Helen Suzman Foundation
The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (“EWSETA”)
Vodacom (Pty) Ltd
LA Group (Pty) Ltd
Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd
Lombardy Development (Pty) Ltd
The City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality
Claims Funding Europe
Intercape Ferreira Mainliner (Pty) Ltd
Who we are: Established in 1908, Adams & Adams is an internationally recognised and leading African law firm that specialises in providing intellectual property, corporate and commercial services. With primary office locations in South Africa [Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban] and branches and associate offices in a number of African countries, our firm’s leadership position as the largest intellectual property law practice in Africa, and one of South Africa’s foremost corporate, property and commercial law firms is reflected in the ground-breaking work we do and the valuable client relationships we have with many of the world’s largest corporations and organisations, as well as small to medium-sized companies.
The partnership (62 partners) and professional staffing environment at Adams & Adams is characterised by diversity, ingenuity, professionalism, as well as stability. The breadth of our practice areas, and impressive level of legal knowledge and expertise allows clients the opportunity to rely on our firm as a comprehensive resource for the most challenging and complex legal needs. We are pioneers in the areas of legislative advancement and knowledge, which allows our Partners to provide exemplary legal representation with efficiency and mastery.
Our Intellectual Property law practices work with clients around the globe and across many industries to protect, enforce and commercialise their intellectual property. The group offers clients a full range of legal services relating to the acquisition, enforcement and commercialisation of intellectual property rights.
Additionally, the general commercial legal service practices of Adams & Adams boast competent and powerful teams that are purposed to represent clients in expertise areas such as commercial and contract law, commercial litigation, real estate, public procurement, banking and finance, mergers and acquisitions, franchising, competition, personal injury, arbitration and dispute resolution, among others.
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Patent | Janice Galvad | [email protected] | +27 12 432 6260 |
Trade Mark Litigation | Nishan Singh | [email protected] | +27 12 432 6151 |
Trade Mark Prosecution | Steven Yeates | [email protected] | +27 21 419 5729 |
Commercial | Helgard Janse van Rensburg | [email protected] | +27 12 432 6061 |
Property | Roelof Grove | [email protected] | +27 12 432 6329 |
Commercial Litigation | Jac Marias | [email protected] | +27 12 432 6356 |
Commercial Litigation | Thando Manentsa | [email protected] | +27 12 436 6616 |
Commercial Litigation | Grégor Wolter | [email protected] | +27 12 432 6108 |
Pretoria, South Africa+3 other locations
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Philip Pla | Partner | Patent Attorney | View Profile | |
Steven Yeates | Partner | Chair – Trade Mark Prosecution | View Profile |
Adams & Adams is committed to being a responsible corporate citizen – both in the way that our practices are managed internally and in how we deliver client service – delivering positive impact for our colleagues, clients, profession, environment and our local community.
We are proud to be a platinum sponsor of South Africas King IV Report, a corporate governance code that sets out the philosophy, principles, practices and outcomes which serve as the benchmark for good corporate governance in South Africa a lodestar to improving the impact that business can have in society.
This is underpinned by our work culture and our firm-wide values of teamwork and respect, integrity and fairness, understanding and commitment which is held core to everything that we do. We take our corporate responsibility seriously and strongly believe in behaving in a socially responsible approach and giving something back where possible to our people and our local communities.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Our responsible business programme covers four areas:
Our work in facilitating the welfare of children in need is dominated by our vital involvement in the Bana Ba Kgosi Feeding Scheme and Creche located not far from our Head Office in Pretoria, but we are greatly involved in many other programs aimed at looking after our countrys future generations. Adams & Adams have collaborated with Sizani Foods to provide nutritious meals to the Bana Ba Kgosi feeding Initiative. We are proud to support the feeding initiative. 700 children are now able to attend school, due to receiving a meal every day, filling their tummies with the food and nutrients their mind and bodies require.
Adams & Adams is the 2018 winner of the ManagingIP Global Award for Corporate Social Responsibility and Innovation in Africa.
PRO BONO WORK:
Our professionals are engaged with several pro-bono matters, particularly in the advancement of the preservation of heritage and culture. Our professionals recognise that they have the power and the assets to be able to improve the lives of fellow South Africans and a social obligation to assist deserving citizens by means of education support and pro-bono work.
DIVERSITY:
The firm has an active Diversity Committee which has as its objective the identification and elimination of any discriminatory practices and so ensuring an equal opportunity working environment along race and gender lines. We also have a Staff Consultative Forum which addresses diversity and opportunity within the firm. The firm has been actively engaged in progressing black owned Enterprise Development entities to supplier status and thereafter in the ongoing development and progression of these suppliers within the firm.
The international trade mark registration system (known as the Madrid system) is administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) based in Geneva, Switzerland. It is considered to be a one-stop solution for the registration and management of trade marks worldwide. Brand owners from Madrid member countries can file one application, in one language and pay one set of fees to protect a trade mark in up to 114 countries (comprising 80% of world trade – and growing). How effective is Madrid in Africa?
Further to previous updates regarding the .africa domain extension, the launch dates of the various phases have been finalised as follows:
Commentary regarding Trademark aspects in the Mauritius Draft Industrial Property Bill
The Mauritius Draft Industrial Property Bill is open for comment. We are in the process of studying the draft, but in the meantime we are able to offer the following initial comments pertaining to Trade Marks in the Bill. This is a Bill which seeks to consolidate all aspects of IP into a single piece of legislation.