Williams Legal Practitioners is a law firm operating in, Namibia’s capital Windhoek. We provide a personal touch and quality legal services in.
Divorce Cases
Divorce today is complex. Legal expertise Is not enough to achieve a successful divorce. Lawyers operate as courtroom advocates and negotiators, but are usually not experts in financial planning or the emotional challenges of family break ups. Divorce cases involve legal issues, financial issues and emotional issues. To be effective law firms must address all of these issues to help people resolve their divorce successfully. We take all this into consideration when handling your very sensitive case.
Domestic Violence
Legal representation is one of the most unmet needs of our clients in abusive relationships. Many clients need family law attorneys to help with custody, restraining orders and divorce settlement issues.
Antenuptial Agreements or Prenuptual Agreements
Prenuptial agreements are contracts entered into by two people, prior to their marriage, in which they stipulate the terms and conditions for sharing and separation of assets and other valuables. It ensures that one spouse’s creditors cannot hold the other person liable for repayment of debts. Unlike when people marry without entering into an Antenuptial Contract, i.e. ‘in community of property’.
People who may benefit from prenups include those who:
- Have assets of any kind even if they are not of high value.
- Own businesses.
- Have children from a previous marriages
MEDIATION
Mediation is a voluntary, non-binding process where the two parties meet together with a Mediator who is a trained neutral party, to fully discuss their dispute. The Mediator works to encourage dialogue, defuse hostilities and facilitate a negotiation, and promote pathways towards a mutual settlement agreement. The Mediator cannot enforce a settlement nor tell the parties what to do. The parties control the process and, ultimately, the outcome.
Commercial Contracts
We consult on a full range of commercial issues, across all sectors, on a multi-jurisdictional basis. Key to our success is the ability to combine our legal skills with the business needs of our clients. We help you draft agreements that suit your business objectives.
Breach of Contract
The Williams Legal Practitioners breach of contract lawyers are experts at evaluating and litigating contract disputes, saving and amending contracts where possible, and terminating or rescinding agreements where the business relationship must end.
Drafting Contracts
A contract is a legally enforceable promise. One party makes an offer, another party accepts the offer; and as long as something of value is exchanged, a court will enforce the contract most of the time. When deciding how to write a business contract, you want to make sure that all of these elements are present, so that if there’s any dispute a court will enforce a valid contract. Although it’s not always required, it is always a good idea to get any contract in writing, especially when it comes to business. Memories are not perfect and people forget contract terms all the time.
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
There are many reasons why the tenancy may not be working out and there are many routes to resolution of a landlord-tenant dispute. This could be arranging mediation right through to court action and eviction. Williams Legal Practitioners represent Landlords who have disputes with their tenants. We can also represent aggrieved tenants. We give you the help and support you need to bring your problem towards resolution, whatever that resolution is.
Debt Recovery and Enforcement
There’s a steep rise with difficulties in recovering debts. The number of defaulting debtors, companies and individuals are also increasingly seeking legal assistance in resolving these problems. We have all the skills necessary to provide support both in attempting to reach out-of-court settlements and in any court proceedings that may be necessary. Our services cover everything from negotiating with the debtor to obtaining judgment and enforcing it against the debtor.
Civil Litigation
Civil litigation matters can range from relatively simple issues that are quickly resolved, to highly complex matters that may take far longer to reach a settlement or verdict. Poor representation in a Civil litigation can lead to additional, unnecessary expenses. Such a loss in court may compel one to pay a large amount of money in damages. A win in a civil litigation case may be difficult to collect. Having an experienced law firm by your side throughout the entire process will greatly improve the outcome of a case. The Law Offices Williams Legal Practitioners is often consulted for legal representation in regards to civil litigation, and has an impressive track record of settling disputes and achieving rapid resolutions.
Some examples of civil litigation case include, motor vehicle collisions, deceased estate litigation, defamation claims, personal injury claims, medical negligence claims, cases against the government
