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the pandemic lockdown period

If you have a legal matter you need assistance with during the pandemic lockdown period, we have available lawyers to assist you.
Please forward all queries to info@welmanbloem.co.za

For urgent applications or matters or of an urgent nature, kindly contact one of our available lawyers:
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Welcome to Welman & Bloem

A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS FIELD

At Welman and Bloem Incorporated we strive to achieve results that exceed expectations through our dedication to our clients, being accessible, efficient, and responsive. We are oriented toward growth and strive for excellence in the legal services field with the continued support and belief of our clients.

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I NEED HELP WITH…

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OUR PRACTICE AREAS

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Our Industry-Focused Services provide our clients with the support they need – whether in the boardroom or on the factory floor – regardless of the size of the business.

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• Bail applications
• Diversion applications
• Drunk driving matters
• Minor criminal offences

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• Urgent Applications
• Rescission of judgment
• Security of cost application
• Default judgment applications
• Applications to compel
• Harassment complaints
• Private arbitration
• Friendly sequestration

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• Rule 43 applications
• Divorces
• Curator ad litem applications
• Maintenance pendente lite
• Family violence matters

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• Inquiry by arbitrator proceedings (Section 188A proceedings)
• Drafting of contracts of employment
• Investigations of misconduct
• Drafting of disciplinary policies and codes of conduct.
• Unfair labour practice disputes
• Urgent Applications
• Section 197 disputes or agreements
• Private arbitration

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• Court order to begin Business Rescue
• Liquidations company and close corporations
• Converting a close corporation into a company
• Registration of companies
• Assistance with Memorandum of Incorporation
• Drafting of company rules
• Corporate governance
• Director’s duties
• Advice to Board of Directors
• Basic principles of meetings
• Resolution and minutes
• Legal consequences of a business rescue order
• Deregistration of a company
• King report on Corporate Governance
• Merger control
• Shareholder agreements

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• Dismissal
• Suspension
• Retrenchment
• Disciplinary Hearings
• Incapacity
• My employment contract
• Representation at the CCMA or bargaining council
• Representation at the labour court or high court
• Restraint of trade
• Settlements
• Protected disclosure

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Debt Review Cancellation and Clearance” tab_id=”debtreview-clearance”][vc_column_text]Our firm specialises in all consumer-creditor related matters including legal services and assistance with the removal and clearance of debt review listings.

In terms of the National Credit Act, debt counselling services can be cancelled and suspended at any time as a consumer has the right to choose to make direct payments toward their own accounts if they are in a better financial position, and therefore they are not obliged to make use of a debt counsellor’s services.

However, the debt review status and debt review listing will still remain to reflect on a consumer’s name and credit profile whether or not the consumer has cancelled the debt review services and/or elected to make direct payments to their own accounts.

Such a debt review listing will automatically prevent a consumer from applying for credit or any other financing such as vehicle or property finance. A debt review listing also negatively effects a consumer’s overall credit score.

A debt counsellor does not have the statutory powers in terms of law to remove and clear a debt review listing reflecting on a consumer’s name and credit records.

The debt review clearance process involves a formal court application which is a legal process our firm assists with in order to clear and remove a debt review listing from a consumer’s name and credit profile at all registered credit bureaus.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Prescribed Debts” tab_id=”prescribed-debts”][vc_column_text]In terms of the South African credit law most debts will expire or prescribe after a three-year period, if the consumer did not interrupt this prescription period by acknowledging the debt and by making payments toward such debt or arrear accounts within this three-year period.

This means that the debt or arrears owing in terms of these “old” accounts can be written off as a result prescription. The status of such account can be updated on the consumer’s credit profile and at the respective credit bureaus to no longer reflect as a negative account or listing, which in turn will
significantly increase the consumer’s overall credit score.

We offer legal assistance with the process of writing off prescribed debts and to update the status of such prescribed accounts on a consumer’s credit records at the registered credit bureaus to no longer negatively reflect on their names.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Medical Malpractice and Negligence” tab_id=”medicalmalpractice”][vc_column_text]Medical malpractice can be described as a negligent medical act that is a violation of the acceptable standards of treatment in the medical profession, or an omission of proper medical care. It occurs when a medical professional’s conduct do not meet the accepted standards of practice.

The negligent conduct can take various forms resulting into the patient’s death or injury, such as:

• a doctor’s or nurse’s incompetence,
• following of incorrect medical procedures or treatment,
  incorrect or errors in diagnosis,
• treatment or management of health- and medical conditions,
• failure to obtain a patient’s informed consent before undertaking a procedure or operation.
• The injured party must have sustained financial damage or loss for which financial compensation can be awarded.

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1. Sequestration order listing clearances,
2. Default judgment clearances,
3. Arrear account updates,
4. Default account listing clearances,
5. Adverse account listing clearances,
6. Updating account status where the account is settled in full.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Planning of Human Resources and Labour Relations Practices” tab_id=”human_resource”][vc_column_text]Besides litigation and labour dispute resolution, we also assist businesses in the planning of proper human resources and labour relations practices in both the commercial and industrial sectors which include:

• Employment contracts
• Audit of Business Compliance with Labour related legislation
• Drafting and implementation of Workplace Policies
• Specialist advice on matters such as: Sexual Harassment, Protected Disclosures, Code of Good Practice and Disciplinary Procedures
• Assistance with workplace discipline
• Consulting services to Employers, Organisations and Unions

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• Magistrate and High Court Litigation in Pretoria and Johannesburg
• Liquidations of companies, close corporations and / or sequestrations of sole proprietors
• Contractual disputes
• Drafting legal documents, affidavits and pleadings on behalf of clients
• Representation in Divorce and Family Law matters
• Eviction applications in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Courts and the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria
• Section 32 applications to attach property in security of rent
• Issuing of summons against defaulting tenants to collect unpaid rentals
• Appearances in the Children’s Court Pretoria to assist clients with matters in respect of the care and contact of minor children
• Maintenance matters in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court
• Settlement Negotiations and the drafting of settlement agreements in various matters
• Domestic violence matters in the Pretoria Courts
• New firearm license applications and appeals
• Delictual and Enrichment disputes
• Correspondent instructions

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• Advice on immigration offences

• Employer’s duties & obligations

• Common visa issues

• Retiring in South Africa

• Immigration policies for families

• Application process for a critical skills work visa

• Application for asylum and refugee status

• Application process for medical treatment visa

• Challenging an immigration decision

• Work Visas

• Visitors Visas

• Study Visas

• Advice on maintaining immigration status in South Africa

• Corporate visa for a company application

• General advice

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Unlawful Arrests and Detention” tab_id=”unlawfularrests”][vc_column_text]If you have been arrested for something you did not do, or arrested and detained in a wrongful manner and on unlawful grounds, then you may have sufficient reason to submit a wrongful arrest claim against the South African Police Service (SAPS), or other law enforcement agency, if relevant.

The South African law and the constitution places the rights of its citizens above all else.
People have the perception that police officers are above the law and cannot be held accountable for their wrongful actions. However, the reality is totally the opposite and nobody is indeed above the law.

Police officers and any other law enforcement agency are compelled to uphold and respect the law and may also be held accountable for their actions.

In cases where unlawful and wrongful arrest or detention results in any injury or harm to the self (physically or psychologically), our ​dedicated and experienced litigation attorneys​ are able to assist you to institute compensation claims against the police or other law enforcement agencies, where relevant.

CLAIMABLE DAMAGES:

Claiming compensation from the police when they act outside of the law is an important civil right which must be protected.

Actions against the police are civil claims for damages, primarily based in the law of delict.

Similar actions can be instituted against other bodies, not just the police. For example, misconduct by prison officers, security staff and other law enforcement agencies.

You have the right to claim damages and receive monetary compensation for:

• past and future loss of earnings,
• past and future medical and hospital expenses;
• past and future loss of income;
• general damages for impairment of your dignity, loss of freedom and pain and suffering; and
• loss of support.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU:

If you have been harmed or injured either physically or psychologically as a result of the actions or negligence of the police, then you could be entitled to monetary compensation.

Our attorneys have the expertise and specialised knowledge needed to assist you with your claim.

As an added advantage to our clients, we can act on a “no win, no pay” basis.

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WHY CHOOSE US

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Our small, dynamic company provides a uniquely personal service to each and every client. Our extended business hours and same day consultation policy ensure that we see you at your convenience.

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1. BEST ATTORNEY TEAM

We offer industry-focused services to organisational clients by providing the support they need – wherever they need it.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]

2. INTELLIGENT LAWYERS

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3. 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

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4. LOW COST FOR EVERY CASE

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5. FIGHT FOR JUSTICE

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6. BEST CASE STRATEGY

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