“The first rule of practice …is to look for one issue of fact or law which determines the matter. If you ponder on this for a while you will no doubt realise that cases are won by preparation and application.”

Experts in commercial litigation and arbitration

Fullard Mayer Morrison prides itself on its proficiency in commercial litigation and arbitration matters, with a special focus on commercial disputes. Unlike certain firms, litigation is a core competency within Fullard Mayer Morrison.

Our professionals are experienced in litigating in all courts (including the Supreme Court of Appeal, the High Court, the District and Regional Magistrates’ Courts and the Labour Courts), prosecuting proceedings before various tribunals and boards (including the Competition Tribunal, the Ports Regulator, the Commission for Conciliation and Arbitration, the Rental Housing Tribunal, the Estate Agency Affairs Board, and the Air Services Licensing Council, amongst others), and in conducting private arbitrations.

Within this area, we have extensive experience in all areas of commercial litigation and arbitration, including:

• Urgent applications (motions)
• Opposed and unopposed applications (motions)
• Applications for interim relief
• Evictions
• Liquidations and sequestrations
• Interdicts (mandatory and prohibitory)
• Summonses