Explore Our Full Range of Legal Services Practice Areas

Comprehensive Legal Services for Individuals & Businesses

At Hugh Raichlin Attorneys, we provide a full spectrum of expert legal services to guide you through life’s challenges and opportunities. From personal matters like family law and estate planning to complex commercial transactions and disputes, our team has the experience to protect your interests.

Find the Right Service for You

Why Choose a Full-Service Law Firm in Johannesburg?

The Advantage of a Full-Service Law Firm

Legal issues are often interconnected. A divorce can impact your will and property ownership. A commercial contract dispute might involve insolvency law. As a full-service law firm in Johannesburg, we offer the significant advantage of a holistic perspective. Our teams collaborate to provide integrated advice, ensuring that all aspects of your legal situation are considered. We are not just your lawyer for one matter; we are your legal partner for life.

This means you won’t need to coordinate multiple firms. We see the bigger picture, protect you from unexpected risks, and ensure every angle of your matter is addressed.

Legal matters are rarely isolated. A divorce can affect property ownership and wills. An employment dispute may overlap with insolvency. By working with a full-service firm, you benefit from a team that sees the bigger picture and collaborates across disciplines to protect every aspect of your interests.

Example Scenarios:

  • A property sale during a divorce – requiring Family, Property & Wills advice.
  • A company restructuring – needing Commercial, Labour & Insolvency support.
  • A deceased estate – often linked to Property transfers, Tax, and Trusts.
Explore Our Legal Practice Areas

Tailored Services for Every Legal Need

We are proud to offer specialized expertise across a wide range of legal fields. Please select an area below to learn more about how we can assist you.

Mediation & Arbitration

We resolve disputes efficiently and amicably through alternative dispute resolution, a cost-effective and constructive alternative to litigation.

Read More
Family & Divorce Law

We navigate sensitive family matters, including divorce, child custody, and antenuptial contracts, with a combination of compassionate counsel and strong representation.

Read More
Wills, Trusts & Estates

We help you protect your legacy and secure your family’s future with strategic estate planning, will drafting, trust formation, and deceased estate administration.

Read More
Labour Law

Providing specialist advice and representation for employers and employees on all aspects of South African labour law, from contracts to CCMA disputes.

Read More
Commercial & Corporate Law

We provide robust legal support for your business, from drafting iron-clad contracts and managing corporate governance to handling complex litigation.

Read More
Property Law & Conveyancing

Our expert team provides seamless and secure legal services for all residential and commercial property matters, including transfers, leases, and disputes.

Read More
Insolvency Law

We offer expert guidance and legal solutions for individuals and companies facing financial distress, including sequestration, liquidation, and business rescue.

Read More
Lithuanian Citizenship

Our niche expertise includes assisting South Africans with Lithuanian ancestry in the complex process of claiming their European citizenship.

Read More
30+ Years • Accredited Expertise • Proven Results

Our Commitment to Excellence

Accredited Mediator — London School of Mediation
Member — Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa)
On Panel — Major South African Banks (Bond Registration)

  • Over 30 years of trusted service in Johannesburg.
  • Precedent-setting reported judgments in the High Court & Supreme Court of Appeal.
  • Accredited mediators & arbitrators, including compliance with the mandatory mediation directive.
  • Trusted by major South African banks for bond registration
  • A multidisciplinary team focused on practical, client-first approach – empathetic, practical, results-driven.

Mediation & Arbitration

Litigation isn’t always the answer. Our accredited mediators and arbitrators resolve disputes faster, cheaper, and more constructively — and we are fully equipped to guide clients through the mandatory mediation process now required by the Gauteng High Court. Whether in family, commercial, or workplace contexts, mediation can save time, costs, and stress while ensuring compliance with evolving legal protocols.

  • Family Mediation
  • Commercial Mediation
  • Workplace Mediation
  • Arbitration Proceedings
Alt Text: Hugh Raichlin and Kayla seated at a roundtable in a Johannesburg office, mediating between two clients with a burgundy folder and gold-trimmed pen on the desk.

Family & Divorce Law

Family transitions shape your financial security and emotional well-being. We combine compassion with strategic legal counsel to protect your rights.

Two people seated across a desk with a burgundy folder labeled Family & Divorce Law, discussing in a professional consultation setting.
Last Will and Testament and Trust documents on a desk with burgundy folder, gold fountain pen, and blurred family photo in the background.

Wills, Trusts & Estates

Protecting your legacy requires more than drafting a will. We create integrated estate plans that balance tax, succession, and asset protection.

African HR manager in a suit reviewing an employment contract with an employee across a desk, Johannesburg skyline visible through the window. On the desk are a burgundy folder and gold-trimmed pen.

Labour Law

Employment relationships are governed by strict laws. We represent both employers and employees in ensuring rights are protected.

  • Employment Contracts & Workplace Policies
  • CCMA Representation & Unfair Dismissal Cases
  • Retrenchments & Restructuring Advice
Two business professionals shaking hands across a boardroom table with Johannesburg skyline in the background. On the desk are clean documents, a burgundy folder, and a gold-trimmed pen.

Commercial & Corporate Law

From startups to established corporations, we safeguard businesses with pragmatic legal solutions at every stage.

Property Law & Conveyancing

Property is often your largest financial commitment. Our attorneys ensure residential and commercial transactions are secure, compliant, and dispute-free.

House keys and property transfer document on desk with modern Johannesburg home blurred in background.

Insolvency Law

When debt becomes overwhelming, we provide structured legal pathways for both individuals and businesses to reset and rebuild.

African business professional in a suit reviewing financial documents with a calculator on a desk, Johannesburg skyline in the background. A burgundy folder and gold-trimmed pen lie on the desk.
South African passport on a desk beside a burgundy EU-style passport, with a globe, burgundy folder, and gold-trimmed pen as accents.

Lithuanian Citizenship

Lithuania’s citizenship laws allow many South Africans with Lithuanian Jewish or family heritage to reclaim or apply for Lithuanian and EU citizenship. This offers the right to live, work, and study freely across the European Union.

  • Citizenship Eligibility Assessment
  • Document Tracing & Heritage Verification
  • Application Preparation & Submission
  • Appeals & Reapplications

Your Legal Journey Starts Here

Ready to Discuss Your Needs?

No matter your legal challenge, our team is here to provide the clarity and guidance you require. Contact us to schedule a confidential consultation with the right specialist for your matter.

Book a Confidential Consultation
Learn More
Attorneys with specialist expertise

Our team brings accredited skills across property, family, commercial, labour, and mediation law.

Over 30 Years Of Experience​

Trusted by generations of clients since 1993.

500+ Family & Divorce Cases Resolved

Guiding families through sensitive matters with compassion and clarity.

Reported High Court & Supreme Court of Appeal Judgments

Our cases have shaped South African common law and set lasting precedents.

Contact Us

Heres how you can contact us for any questions or concerns.

1 The Avenue, Norwood, Johannesburg 2192

011 010 8336

WhatsApp chat

reception@raichlin.co.za

Get Directions

Send Us a Message

Send us a message for any questions or just say hi!

Name
Email
Phone
Message
The form has been submitted successfully!
There has been some error while submitting the form. Please verify all form fields again.

Request Appointment
Request Appointment