Adams & Adams is well-known for its 'grasp of complex issues', including commercial, tax, insolvency, construction, and public matters for corporates, government, municipalities, and public interest clients. Practice head Jac Marais has extensive procedural experience across major courts, regulatory tribunals, and arbitration forums. Grégor Wolter routinely represents multinationals in high-stakes matters, Thando Manentsa focuses on contractual and competition disputes, and Demi Pretorius specialises in contract and property law. Mia de Jager, Thandiwe Seboletswe, Chervaune Utermöhlen, and Simoné Engelbrecht are also key contributors to the practice.
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Testimonials
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- Brilliant leadership: Jac Marais. Technical expertise: Gregor Walter. Young upcoming stars: Demi Pretorius; Mia de Jager. Holistic picture: Thando Manentsa.
- Solution-driven approach. Brilliant team players. Synergy of knowledge sharing.
- ‘The teams are coordinating extraordinarily seamless and effective. They attempt to provide the best service to clients, without compromise.’
- ‘The individuals are outstanding in their legal knowledge, which they apply correctly. They also have the unique ability to couple legal knowledge and skill with superb personal skills and resilience.’
- 'I was struck by individuals in Adams & Adams in a number of ways. First, they are available, responsive and. punctual. Second, their grasp of complex issues requiring extensive research was profound. Third, their interactions with expert witnesses was professional and sensitive.'
- ‘Persistence and collaboration with appropriate experts. Logical approach to the problem. Good communication.'
- ‘Adams & Adams stands out for its people first approach. The firm combines a diverse team with practical use of technology for remote meetings, and they guide clients every step of the way, providing hands-on assistance and treating everyone with dignity and respect.’
- ‘The Partner understands our business and commercial objectives. The client service is exceptional.’
- ‘What makes the team at Adams & Adams stand out is the caliber of their people. They are not only highly skilled, but they also bring professionalism, dedication, and a collaborative approach. Mia de Jager was the ideal person to lead the case we worked on. She has the rare ability to remain calm and collected, eliminating emotion from the process and focusing squarely on what is required.'
Key clients
- The Technology Innovation Agency
- The Landbank
- The Campaign for Free Expression
- The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority
- 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
- Composers, Authors and Publishers’ Association
- Ahmed Kathrada Foundation
- SGT Solutions (Pty) Ltd
- Southern Palace Investments 380 (Pty) Ltd
- South African Revenue Service
- SAAB Grintek Defence (Pty) Ltd
- Broadband Infraco SOC
- Pretor Group (Pty) Ltd
- Fresh Camp Management Services (Pty) Ltd
Work highlights
Advising Intercape on enforcing its rights and engaging with government and police authorities to address ongoing violence against long-distance bus operators, resulting in several court orders compelling government entities to fulfil their constitutional and statutory obligations.
Representing Bowman Gilfillan, Webber Wentzel, and Werksmans in an application seeking to review and set aside the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition’s decision to promulgate the Legal Sector Code, arguing that the decision was irrational, unreasonable, and unconstitutional.
Representing DignitySA in launching a constitutional challenge against the prohibition on medical assistance in dying under South African law, aiming to secure the rights of individuals suffering from irremediable and unbearable conditions.
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Mia de Jager
Thandiwe Seboletswe
Practice head
Jac Marais
Other key lawyers
Grégor Wolter; Thando Manentsa; Demi Pretorius; Mia de Jager; Thandiwe Seboletswe; Chervaune Utermöhlen; Simoné Engelbrecht