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Welcome to Ashersons Attorneys

Our professional team of lawyers are ...

Proud to be part of a 100 year old firm
Ashersons was established in 1920 by Raphael Asherson. Since then, Ashersons has grown into a full service boutique legal practice. All of our professional team commenced articles at the firm. Our faithful receptionist, Fatima, has been at the firm for over 40 years and Golda, our conveyancing specialist who has since retired, worked at the firm for just less than 50 years!
Passionate about the law
In the same way that our bookkeepers are passionate about bookkeeping, our receptionist is passionate about communicating with people, and our tea lady is passionate about tea - all of our staff (professional and our amazing support team) are passionate about the law and about providing the best legal service possible to clients.
More than happy to go the extra mile
Going the extra mile is defined as doing more without being asked. We believe that going the extra mile for clients is important and sets us apart from the average law firm. We understand that people who are happy in their career are not only more productive, but they are more likely to go the extra mile - even when it is not asked or expected of them.
Aware that time is money and people are cost sensitive
According to the old proverb, “time is a valuable resource, therefore it's better to do things as quickly as possible.” We believe that being able to deliver a quality product at a reasonable fee is of utmost importance in ensuring a long-term relationship with clients. Doing something properly the first time saves not only time, but also money and patience.

Recent articles by our team

How Can I Buy Property in South Africa as a Foreigner?
How Can I Buy Property in South Africa as a Foreigner?
January 7, 2025
“I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke up that I was not happy.” (Ernest Hemingway)  Are you a visitor dreaming of waking up with giraffes on your lawn and wondering how to make it happen? Or a local being asked by overseas friends and relatives: “This country’s magic, how can I buy myself a property here?” We have all the answers… First up, can you even buy as a foreigner?...
Directors: Here’s How to Avoid Being Sued for Company Debts
Directors: Here’s How to Avoid Being Sued for Company Debts
January 7, 2025
“To be prepared is half the victory.” (Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote) Perhaps you’re a director losing sleep over the risk of losing everything if creditors sue you personally for your company’s debts because you’re asset-rich, and they can’t squeeze anything out of the company. Or maybe you worry about the company itself suing you for losses it suffers because of something you ...
A New School Year Dawns – Can Unpaid Fees Bar Your Child From Enrolling?
A New School Year Dawns – Can Unpaid Fees Bar Your Child From Enrolling?
January 7, 2025
“I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” (Mark Twain) Our Constitution guarantees everyone rights to education, but that doesn’t mean parents can necessarily pick and choose which schools they send their children to. Nor does it mean that they can expect schools to continue educating their children if they don’t pay the agreed fees. A recent High Court judgment provide...
Revenge Porn and a Fake Facebook Profile – Online Defamation Costs a Couple R3.55m
Revenge Porn and a Fake Facebook Profile – Online Defamation Costs a Couple R3.55m
January 7, 2025
“The scariest thing about digital abuse is how a victim can never know how far it went, how many people it reached, and how much those who saw it bought it.” (Psychology Today) Our laws are always protective of our rights to privacy and dignity, and a recent High Court decision confirms that defamation can be a very costly business for perpetrators. In serious cases such as those involvin...
Who Appoints the Conveyancer? Your House, Your Choice
Who Appoints the Conveyancer? Your House, Your Choice
November 26, 2024
“A man’s home is his castle.” (Sir Edward Coke, English common law ruling, 1604) Of course, what we all want to hear at the end of our house-selling journey is something like this: “Congratulations! You sold for a good price, the buyer’s taken transfer and you’ve been paid the purchase price. Time to pop the bubbly🍾”. Having your sale go this smoothly is about a lot more than just finding th...
Gift or Loan? A Cautionary Tale for the Season of Giving
Gift or Loan? A Cautionary Tale for the Season of Giving
November 26, 2024
“The bluntest pencil is better than the sharpest mind” (Unknown) The Festive Season is traditionally a time for giving, and it seems a pity to have to mention the hard realities of the law right now. But, as a recent High Court dispute confirms, things can go horribly wrong if the people involved have different notions on whether what’s being given is a gift, or a loan. “Here’s R400k Ma” – But was...
Estate Planning: Why it Matters, and How To Get Started
Estate Planning: Why it Matters, and How To Get Started
November 26, 2024
“When the hurly-burly’s done, when the battle’s lost and won.” (One of the witches in Shakespeare’s Macbeth) Another year draws to a close! If you’re taking a break, now’s a great time to get started on an estate plan – or to update your existing one. Estate planning is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your assets and to ensure that your loved ones are cared for after you’re...
Fired for not Working on the Sabbath
Fired for not Working on the Sabbath
November 26, 2024
“One of the hallmarks of an enlightened egalitarian society is the right to freedom of religion.” (Extract from judgment below) Our courts do not tolerate unfair discrimination in the workplace, and employers need to tread particularly carefully when it comes to the concept of “automatically unfair discrimination”. Get that one wrong and you could be penalised with an order to pay your employee tw...
Blue Skies Ahead for Property? Be Prepared with this Buyer’s Checklist
Blue Skies Ahead for Property? Be Prepared with this Buyer’s Checklist
October 28, 2024
“Don’t wait to buy land, buy land and wait.” (Will Rogers) Summer’s a great time to look for property. With the year winding down and the holiday season upon us, many sellers who’ve been holding back are now putting their properties back onto the market, so expect to see some great new buys out there. But that’s not the only reason… Blue skies ahead? The recent interest rate cut, which hopefully h...