About Us

Who we are

Michalsons is a leading specialist law firm.  We don’t try to do everything. We focus on a few areas and do them well. This means you will not have to educate us, which will save you time.  For example, areas like ICT law, the legal aspects of IT Governance, the memoranda and shareholders agreements of companies, consumer protection, plain language and privacy and the protection of personal information (POPI).

Michalsons and its attorneys have received several international accolades, which means you have the comfort of knowing that you are dealing with some of the best lawyers in the world.  We are both diplomats and soldiers and can therefore both help you to avoid disputes and resolve disputes in your favour.  Sometimes, people mistakenly call us Michaelsons.

We have been in practice since 2002 and have a proven track record.

Our expertise

We have been involved in the drafting of legislation (e.g. the ECT Act) and corporate governance codes (e.g. the IT Governance section of King III). We are especially strong on ICT law or IT law.  Many of our lawyers have over 12 years experience in the field of IT law.  We have the highest concentration of ICT lawyers in one firm in South Africa, covering all areas of ICT law.  We advise on technology transactions in all industry sectors, ranging from financial services to utilities.  We ensure that our knowledge of both local and international content is at all times current.

Our clients

We work for a range of clients, from start-ups, to companies listed on the JSE and international clients.  We act for both vendors and users.  Our clients are in many industries and are both public and private bodies.  We have a range of services to suit various different types and sizes of organisations.  For example, we have done work for the large banks, insurance companies, healthcare providers, ISPs, mines, technology vendors, and Internet start-ups.

Our approach

Our motto is to be helpful.

We do everything in plain language.

Our aim is to help you.  We communicate regularly with you to make sure you know what we are doing and what it is going to cost you.   We provide our client’s with practical, workable legal advice.  Whilst we offer cutting edge advice and innovative solutions, we do not discard the importance of legal fundamentals and sound commercial sense which form the cornerstone of all services delivered to our clients.

In certain instances we recommend that you buy products from Online Legal, which we customise for you if thats what you want. This can reduce your legal costs.

Matters undertaken by us are at all times afforded the direct personal attention of our lawyers having expertise with respect to the issues.

We provide legal services efficiently using technology, including webinars.

Summary

  • Value for money – customised and innovative fee arrangements.
  • Market leading – reputation as leading legal specialists in South Africa.
  • Unrivalled understanding – of especially the ICT industry, built over a decade.
  • Dynamic – highly motivated, commercially focused professionals with a genuine understanding of their focus areas.

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