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As South Africa celebrates Mandela Day this July, we’re reminded of the words that inspire everything we do: “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others.” ~ Nelson Mandela Since our founding in 1984, Mc Naught & Co […]

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5 things to know

5 things you probably didn't know about us : 1. Mc Naught and Co are now in our 42nd year since founding by Dave Mc Naught on the 1st March 1984; 2. We were the first attorneys to decentralise from the city and open an office on the Bluff, to position ourselves where our clients […]

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Friends for life

It all started with DG Clark Estates and Mc Naught and Co on the Bluff, Durban and today we're in France.   The objective of our roadtrip from Portugal to France was to meet up with my long time friend and business associate Shirley Black from the Bluff who retired to France some 20 years […]

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Law with Heart

As South Africa celebrates Mandela Day this July, we’re reminded of the words that inspire everything we do: “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others.” ~ Nelson Mandela Since our founding in 1984, Mc Naught & Co […]

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5 things to know

5 things you probably didn't know about us : 1. Mc Naught and Co are now in our 42nd year since founding by Dave Mc Naught on the 1st March 1984; 2. We were the first attorneys to decentralise from the city and open an office on the Bluff, to position ourselves where our clients […]

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Friends for life

It all started with DG Clark Estates and Mc Naught and Co on the Bluff, Durban and today we're in France.   The objective of our roadtrip from Portugal to France was to meet up with my long time friend and business associate Shirley Black from the Bluff who retired to France some 20 years […]

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Stealing electricity?

Case study of a tenant's claim: Stealing electricity "I live in a 2-bed semi-detached house I rent from my landlord who owns both of the joined houses.When I received my first two electricity accounts they seemed very high compared to what I was used to paying previously for an apartment of similar size and with […]

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Splitting the assets

Who gets what? is the question that we get asked most when sitting down with clients to negotiate and finalise divorce settlement agreements. Whilst an uncontested divorce, where the parties are able to agree on the proprietary consequences (division of assets) gives room to cater to what best suits each couple in their circumstances, the […]

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Copyright issues with AI

Who has copyright over articles generated by AI?!

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Navigating Civil Litigation in South Africa: Why you need McNaught & Co in your corner

“Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbours to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.” - Abraham Lincoln. While we wholeheartedly agree with Lincoln’s depiction of a lawyer as a peacekeeper, we know that sometimes litigation is the only solution. Legal disputes […]

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Making the move: Taking the guesswork out of your property purchase

We are proud of our legacy as pioneers in conveyancing with a culture built upon being accessible to you, our client. Growing through the decades, we have gained recognition as accredited specialist property law arbitrators...  Because it’s a month of new beginnings as we reveal our new Mc Naught & Co identity, we thought we’d […]

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Getting it right: Reflecting on why Human Rights matter to us.

Human rights are the foundation of a just and equitable society. It is vital that we continue to promote and defend the rights of all individuals, ensuring that every person is treated with dignity and respect.  Human rights advocacy encompasses various efforts, including influencing policy, raising awareness, and supporting individuals in claiming their rights. It […]

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