PrincipledLegal Counsel.
We represent employees and employers with integrity, precision, and 30 years of proven Labour Law expertise across South Africa.
Labour Law
Dedicated Labour Law specialists with three decades of expertise protecting the rights of employees and employers across South Africa.
Employment Contracts
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment contracts, restraint of trade clauses, and service agreements to protect both employers and employees.
Unfair Dismissal
Representing employees and employers in unfair dismissal disputes at the CCMA and Labour Court.
CCMA & Arbitration
Expert representation at the CCMA and private arbitration proceedings.
Collective Bargaining
Union negotiations, collective agreements, strikes, and workplace dispute resolution.
Workplace Discrimination
Unfair labour practices, harassment, and discrimination claims under the Employment Equity Act.
Retrenchments & Restructuring
Guiding employers through lawful retrenchment processes, Section 189 consultations, and operational requirements dismissals to minimise legal risk and ensure compliance.
Meet the Attorneys
Each client works directly with a named partner — no handoffs to junior associates on critical matters.
Margaret L. Harrington
Corporate Law & M&A
Former Deputy AG with 28 years of experience navigating complex corporate transactions and regulatory matters for Fortune 100 clients.
Jonathan R. Caldwell
Litigation & Criminal Defense
22 years in federal courtrooms. Former U.S. Attorney. Nationally recognized for high-stakes white-collar criminal defense.
Priya S. Mehta
Intellectual Property & Tech
MIT-trained engineer turned IP attorney. Leads our technology practice representing Silicon Valley clients in patent prosecution and trade secret disputes.
Our full team of 18 attorneys spans 12 practice areas. Request a specific attorney match →
Trusted by Industry Leaders
“Margaret led our $340M acquisition with absolute precision. The deal closed two weeks ahead of schedule with zero regulatory hiccups. Matshaya Attorneys is our permanent corporate counsel.”
“Priya secured our core patent portfolio in 8 months. Three competitors have since attempted to challenge our IP — all three were defeated. Worth every dollar.”
“Jonathan got all charges dropped before trial. When you are facing federal prosecution, you want the best. He never flinched and neither did the outcome.”
“Our commercial real estate portfolio spans 14 states. Matshaya Attorneys handles every transaction with the same level of care as if it were their own asset. Exceptional team.”
“Navigating my divorce while protecting my business assets felt impossible. The family law team gave me clarity, protected what mattered, and kept me sane throughout.”
“We retained Matshaya Attorneys for our Series C due diligence and subsequent patent litigation. Their cross-practice coordination is unlike anything I have experienced at peer firms.”
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