“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Not everyone knows that we were the first attorneys to establish an office on the Bluff and were one of the pioneers in bringing legal services to the communities where people live. We've made the nomination to the "Best of Bluff" legal services category and you can vote for us at the link here. Founder […]
In life we are faced with many EXPIRY DATES - coupons, foods, passports, drivers' licences, legal rights etc. But what are the effects? Generally Documents, including legal documents, are generally valid up to and including the date of expiry, but not the following date ie they haven't already expired on the expiry date. ∆ Sec […]
As we commemorate Freedom Day in South Africa again today, let's do justice to those who campaigned for freedom prior to 1994, and commit to ending the appalling abuse of power that marks the way in which our country is governed today. Let's end corruption, and the plundering of national resources that is crippling our […]
We record the end of another era as we pay tribute to Adrian Stowell, our Pietermaritzburg local attorney serving the KZN Deeds Office, who passed away yesterday. I first met Adrian, whose father founded the firm Stowell and Company, in 1982 when I commenced articles, fresh out of University when I completed my law degree. […]
Congratulations to Mc Naught and Co Director Mark Leathers and Estee Fourie who married at Tala Game Reserve near Durban at the weekend. The reception was also held at the game reserve. The bride looked stunning in her wedding gown. Guest comments: Congratulations Mark Leathers and Estee Fourie !! Best wishes on this wonderful journey, […]
We are often asked who owns a photograph - the wedding photographer or the client who commissioned the photos, or whether photos you publish on Facebook can be used by others freely. Governing laws In South Africa, the copyright in material - artwork, photos, designs, text etc - is governed by both common law, the […]
