Our Services

Property Law, Conveyancing

At Straughan Inc. we offer a comprehensive range of services around our core focus of property law, for commercial, residential and agricultural property. We assist property developers, buyers, sellers, and brokers with every stage of their transactions. Our services include drafting and negotiation of agreements, preparing sellers for property sale, negotiating mandates, conducting due diligence for buyers, providing legal services for property developments and notarial work.

Non-Resident Property Interests

We take a strategic approach to guiding non-resident property purchasers through South Africa’s legal landscape. We ensure compliance with exchange control regulations, advise on optimal ownership structures, and facilitate efficient repatriation of funds on the sale of property. We provide tailored consideration of local borrowing as a hedge against volatile currency, and concerns about expropriation.

Business Law

Our services include commercial property transactions, rental agreements, enterprise sales as going concerns, company formations, and general commercial drafting and negotiation.

Family Law & Litigation

Our services include legal guidance in family law, including divorces (contested and uncontested) in South Africa, and England and Wales from South Africa. We assist with antenuptial contracts, providing advice on marital regimes and contract drafting. In cases involving family violence, we offer legal representation and assistance.

Notarial Services

We offer advice on matrimonial regimes for antenuptial contracts, notarial deeds, servitudes, usufructs and other life rights, authentication and apposting of documents and collation certificates.