Labour Law
We assist with compliance, dispute resolution, and representation in labour-related matters, ensuring fair treatment and adherence to regulations.
Drafting Of Contracts
We draft clear, legally sound contracts tailored to your needs, reducing risks and fostering strong business relationships.
General Litigation
Our experienced litigators handle a variety of legal disputes, providing strategic representation to achieve favorable outcomes.
Monetary settlements, Legal strategy, Attention to detail, Boutique services.
Accredited member of the CSD (Central Supplier Database) of the National Treasury.
Another victory for one of our most complex matters against one of the giants of the corporate world.
Establishment & Expertise
FDT Attorneys and Specialist Labour Practitioners was established in 1999 by the Firm’s Director, Maria Du Toit.
Maria has a passion for the law and has extensive experience in various practice areas. The Firm specializes in Labour Law but does not limit itself to only Labour related matters.
There is a strong interaction between Labour Law and other areas of law, such as criminal law, law of contract and non-legal arenas, such as forensic accounting, which often comes into play in Labour Law matters. The Firm specializes in Labour Law and all of its facets
The Firm prides itself on being able to address all of its Clients’ legal matters and providing a boutique service. Our Firm’s success is based on 25 years of expertise, attention to detail, dedication to clients’ matters, regular progress reports and feedback, transparency and fair accounting practices.
Often the successful outcomes are secured by implementing tried and tested legal strategies.
Specialists in complex labour matters that must be argued in multiple forums, such as interlinked High Court and Labour Court interlocutory matters. Still, our rates are affordable.
Committed To Your Legal Success
The Firm’s success rate is excellent (95% plus) and the success stories of clients speak for themselves.
FDT Attorneys and Specialist Labour Practitioners have taken on the giants of South Africa such as Transnet, Spoornet, Road Accident Fund, South African Police Services, State Security Agency, Department of Health and Department of Trade and Industry, a major construction and investment company and other companies and non-profit organisations including but not limited to the auditing, fruit industry as well as the formal church sector and reaped major success for their clients.
The Firm has also represented employers in the telecommunications, plastic and other manufacturing industries, pig farming, optometrist and audiologist practices as well as the financial services industry and we have stood firm for our clients to their advantage.
Our representation of both employer and employee allows us to implement legal strategy to the advantage of our clients, irrespective of their status.
Testimonials
Our rates remain affordable no matter how complex the matter may be.
Our Clients Include
University Professors, CEO’s, Senior Executives, Deputy Ministers, employees at the Public Protector, Senior Mining Engineers and employees in the Office of Deputy Ministers.
We have no fear representing our clients and welcome any challenge. Our clients are from all levels of employment and walks of life. Many of our clients have failed relationships with previous attorneys and find a welcome home for their cases with us. In fact, we specialize in fixing what other attorneys have broken.
The Firm Does Not Limit Itself
To appearances in the CCMA alone, but have in the past represented clients in the following Councils with great success:
Transnet Bargaining Council
Safety and Security Sectoral Bargaining Council
Public Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council
Public Health and Welfare Sectoral Bargaining Council
Transnet Bargaining Council
Safety and Security Sectoral Bargaining Council
Public Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council
Public Health and Welfare Sectoral Bargaining Council