Nethavhani Attorneys Incorporated (“NAI”)
One stop shop for corporate commercial clients which provides holistic and seamless legal solutions for both the private and public sectors.
About Us
Nethavhani Attorneys Incorporated (“NAI”) is a 100% black-owned commercial law firm based in Centurion. NAI was established by its Managing Director, Khathutshelo Nethavhani FCG, a well-rounded corporate commercial lawyer, to be a one-stop shop for corporate commercial clients, by providing holistic and seamless legal solutions in both the private and public sectors.
NAI is a niche, black-owned law firm that focuses on banking and financial law, credit law, corporate and commercial law, employment law, public law and tax law.
Profile of our Managing Director
Khathutshelo Nethavhani (FCG)
Qualifications:
FCG, LLB (UNISA), LLM Corporate Law (UP), LLM Banking Law (UJ), ND: Administrative Management – General (TUT) And Tax Law Certificate (UCT)
After completing matric, Khathu obtained a National Diploma in Administrative Management – General from the Tshwane University of Technology (formerly Technikon Northern Gauteng). Upon completion of his first qualification, Khathu worked in the public service for 12 years. During this period, he held various positions in the corporate services departments of various institutions, including the position of corporate manager. As a corporate manager, Khathu was, inter alia, responsible for the legal services, corporate governance, labour relations, procurement and finance sections of the institution.
While still a public servant, Khathu completed his LLB degree through the University of South Africa (UNISA). Thereafter, he completed a Master’s degree in Corporate Law at the University of Pretoria.
In addition to the above qualifications, Khathu also holds a Master's degree in Banking law and has completed the Charted Governance Institute of Southern Africa (“CGISA”) board exams.
Khathu left the public service to serve his articles of clerkship and was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa. As a practicing Attorney, Khathu specialises in corporate law, corporate governance, public law, commercial litigation, labour law, as well as banking law. Khathu represents clients in various courts and fora, such as the CCMA, Bargaining Councils and the Companies Tribunal.
Khathu is a fellow of the CGISA and currently serves on the Technical Committee of the CGISA.
Khathu regularly writes articles which are published in print media on topics relating to corporate governance, corporate law, banking law and financial regulation. He also frequently presents at seminars arranged by the CGISA on the same matters/topics.
He is also a member of the Thought Leadership Committee of the Chartered
Governance Institute, the global governance professionals organisation to which CGISA is affiliated.
Khathu has been cited as an authority in a number of Master’s dissertations and Doctoral
thesis from various Universities.
Vision and Mission
To be the leading, trusted and reliable law firm by excelling for our clients at every level.
SERVICES
Banking and Financial Law
NAI offers advice and represents parties on matters that pertain to the role of banks as payment intermediaries, guarantors and lenders. We also offer advice and represent parties on matters regarding banks’ liability arising from contract, delict or enrichment. Our team has deep understanding of the Banks Act, the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, Financial Sector Regulation Act, the Financial Markets Act – with a focus on market infrastructures, the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, the Credit Rating Services Act and the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act.
Credit Law
Our team has developed a comprehensive understanding of the National Credit Act, arguably one of the most important pieces of legislation in South Africa. Furthermore, our team has an understanding of applicable principles of contract law and a variety of specific contracts, such as ordinary loans, mortgage agreements, instalment sale agreements, leases of movables, secured transactions, suretyships and incidental credit agreements.
Corporate and Commercial Law
NAI provides advice on company law in general, including on matters that pertain to the rights, relations and conduct of businesses, both in the private and public sectors. NAI further advises on the governance of companies and the business entities that allow for their continued legal existence. We advise on the said areas right from pre-incorporation, in the registration and incorporation process, during the existence and in the process of winding-up. We also have experience in litigation which pertains to the liquidation process and Business Rescue Proceedings.
Our team also advises companies on amalgamations/mergers, disposal of all or the greater part of the assets or undertaking, and scheme of arrangements.
Commercial and General Litigation
We have expertise across a wide variety of subject areas, representing public entities, private businesses and individuals. We provide representation and solutions that are customized to fit the circumstances of each client and case.
Employment Law
NAI investigates workplace allegations, initiates disciplinary hearings, presides over disciplinary hearings, and facilitates and mediates disputes between employers and employees. Our team is experienced in representing parties in various courts, Bargaining Councils, the CCMA and internal disciplinary hearings.
Forensic Investigations
NAI has expertise in lawfully establishing evidence and facts that can stand up to scrutiny in the court of law and in other fora.
Public Law
Our team has vast experience in litigation and providing advisory services in this area of law.
Procurement Law
NAI provides legal advice on Supply Chain Management services and conducts litigation, mainly reviews, on procurement transactions between the government and private businesses for either of the parties. We safeguard the interests and rights of our clients both during and after the process.
Tax Law
NAI helps its clients understand tax laws and advises them in conducting their affairs in a way that is advantageous. In cases of disputes, our team ensures that our clients assert their rights and protect their interests in various platforms.