Our Firm.
We are a team that is driven on excellence and making the law applicable and available.  We provide sound legal advice and solutions to problems. We make the law work for you.
Our Philosophy
The Law Comes First
We are committed to equitable business practices and the ethical practice of law. This commitment is reflected in our client representations and how we run our firm. We value transparency, trustworthiness, and responsibility in all our actions at our firm.
Honest & Open Communication
We are accountable to you and to each other. We are dependable and consistent when it comes to communication. We want you to have peace of mind as your matter progresses through the necessary stages. We strive to obtain the best possible results for you.
Committed to Excellence
We are dedicated to providing quality legal advice and service to our clients in a professional and efficient manner. The result is that we achieve consistently outstanding outcomes for all of our clients. We are dependable and take a vested interest in the matters of our clients.
Who we Are.
The firm functions as a single unit, priding ourselves on perfection in everything we do.Â
With Shamla's more than 23 years experience as an attorney, she is the captain of this ship and also draws on other service providers that compliment the firm and its team.
We treat our clients like family, taking a vested interest in their matters and their issues.
We deliver a simplified service that takes into account the client’s specific requirements.
We are dependable and will not undertake a matter if we are unable to deliver.
This is a relentless law firm, who will not stop until they get the desired results.
Leave it to us - we think of everything to give the matter the best possible perspectives to ensure that we are prepared to represent you, the client, at the highest level.
Meet the Team
Shamla Pather and her team have over 23 years of experience in these fields of law and they are able to offer professional, sound legal services utilizing the latest advances in research, management, technology and communication.
Shamla Pather
Founder & Proprietor
Shamla Pather.
Founder & Proprietor
Commercial Litigation; Contract Law, Litigation, Family Law (international custody and adoption, divorce, maintenance, protection orders); Social Media Law; Property; Medical Law; Insolvency and Foreclosures; and Civil Litigation.
Shamla is a go-getter, and she can only be described as a rottweiler with flair. This means that despite her very chic, modern and very stylish traits, she will bite when she needs to. Shamla is fearless at her job and she plays her role as a lawyer with excellence in everything that she does. The law is her masterpiece, and her clients are her canvas. Not only is Shamla hardworking, committed and driven, but she is a patron of various charities and woman-based organizations. She is a mentor to many young professionals. Shamla easily juggles her work life and her home life with sheer resolve. Her humble, simple background has ensured that she remains grounded. Shamla has been in practice for over 23 years and she is a member of the International Bar Association. She has been the recipient of many awards, including the converted Businesswoman of the Year, and KZN Top Business Women. Shamla has represented clients both locally and abroad and some of her international matters have seen her travel to India, Australia, Canada, New York, Paris. Locally, Shamla practices across the country and has had experience in the Magistrates and High Courts, Supreme Court of Appeal, and the Constitutional Court. Shamla has a wide range of clients in the private, government, parastatal, and corporate spheres. Shamla has in the past sat on many executive boards however she will only accept such an appointment if she is able to add value and voice her views.
Deann Naidoo
Associate
Deann Naidoo.
Associate
Contract Law; Litigation;
Drafting of pleadings; Criminal Law
Deann was hand-picked by Shamla as she encompassed all the attributes that make her a loyal, hardworking, committed, driven and passionate young lawyer. Deann is eager to deal with any challenge and is focused on attention to detail. She is always meticulous with her work and has earned the respect of her peers both within the firm and from fellow practitioners. It is indeed a rare characteristic when you encounter this young lawyer who is at the office well before it opens and leaves well after it closes. This dynamite woman has a bright future ahead of her and her amiable personality will hold her in good stead.Â
Tristan Evan Barker
Candidate Attorney
Tristan Evan Barker.
Candidate Attorney
Matrimonial Law;
Drafting of high court pleadings;
Court Appearances; Research methodology
Tristan possesses the ability to interact on every level, given that he worked as a paralegal before being employed as a candidate attorney. He is self-motivated and driven, and pursued his studies part time so that he could pay his own way. Tristan is a fast learner and is eager to undertake any challenge. He is diligent, committed and can work unsupervised. Tristan is very technologically advanced, and he heads up the research teams’ objectives by ensuring that all the latest authorities and articles are sourced. Tristan lives by the moto: "We'll get the job done. . .. whatever it takes". Tristan works under the supervision and guidance of his mentor Shamla.
Withey Pather
Operations
Withey Pather.
Operations
General Management;
Client Liaisons; and
Marketing
Withey oversees the firm's operations and he is a front runner in facilitating communication between clients, service providers and staff. Withey is friendly, efficient and is able to undertake many tasks at the same time. Withey hails from a business environment and he has a flair for property related matters. He is hardworking and reliable and is not afraid of a challenge. He also assists with the firm's marketing drives, and is the researcher on the firm’s social responsibility projects.Â
Ntutu Mthembu
Personal Assistant
Ntutu Mthembu.
Personal Assistant
Ntutu is the firm’s office administrator. This exceptionally talented woman is self-made and is most adaptable. She is indeed the heart and soul of a vibrant, happy, well-nourished and environmentally friendly office. Ntutu is passionate about her job and is constantly upskilling herself. She is the head of her household and rose very quickly from being employed as a helper to being in the firm’s administrative division. In fact, Ntutu is key to ensuring that the firm runs like clockwork.Â
Clients are always comfortable and at ease with Ntutu, who always has a friendly and hospitable demeanor. Ntutu was registered part time to study towards a social science degree, however, she is now determined to study for her LLB degree, so watch this space as this trailblazer will be going places with this firm!
This is what drives this firm constantly. Together with a team that is dedicated, has the utmost integrity, and thrives on a high level of functionality and professionalism, the team is undeterred of meeting every challenge. What you see is what you get.
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