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Kitchings (Uitenhage)

Phone Number:
Docex:
1, Uitenhage
Email address:
Areas Of Practice:
Administrative Law, Antenuptial Contracts, Collections, Commercial, Commercial Drafting, Company Registrations, Contracts, Conveyancing, Corporate, Debt Collections, Employment Equity, Employment Law, Estates, Evictions, Expropriation Law, Family Law, Insolvency, Labour Law, Leases, Litigation (Civil), Litigation (High Court), Litigation (Magistrates Court), Maintenance, Matrimonial, Mergers and Acquisitions, Municipal Law, MVA / Motor Vehicle Accident Claims, Notary / Notaries Public, Partnership Agreements, Planning Law, Property Law, Sale of Business, Sectional Title, Servitudes, Shareholders Agreements, Taxation, Town Planning, Township Establishment, Trusts, Wills
Years of Practice:
79
LPC Number:
56992
Address:
48 Cannon Street, Uitenhage
Region:
Eastern Cape
Area:
Kariega / Uitenhage
Postal Address:
P O Box 136, Uitenhage, 6230
Description:

Established in 1947 in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, Kitchings Inc. Attorneys is a deeply rooted legal institution with a proud legacy—yet we remain remarkably young at heart. We embrace change as the essence of the human experience, constantly evolving to meet the modern needs of our clients. Our mission is to seamlessly combine top-tier legal expertise with the unique, diverse strengths of our people to deliver services that serve the absolute best interests of our clients and the public at large.

From our seasoned legal minds to our dedicated technical and support staff, every team member is committed to making a tangible difference in the spirit of Ubuntu. We proudly serve the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality with a steadfast, results-driven philosophy: we believe there is always a better way to do something, and if it is humanly possible, our highly skilled team will achieve it for you.

Services

• Civil Litigation

We provide robust advocacy when referring complex issues, commercial disputes, and personal matters to the courts. Our litigators expertly navigate both the Magistrate's and High Courts, ensuring that your civil litigation disputes are presented compellingly to a judge or magistrate to achieve a fair, decisive judicial determination.

• Corporate & Commercial Law

We provide strategic legal structuring and precise commercial drafting for businesses of all sizes. Our corporate services encompass new company registrations, executing Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), drafting complex shareholder and partnership agreements, facilitating the sale of businesses, and advising on corporate taxation.

• Property Law, Conveyancing & Town Planning

Our property division facilitates the seamless, legally compliant transfer of real estate from one entity to another. We handle all aspects of property law, including residential and commercial conveyancing, sectional title developments, commercial leases, township establishment, and navigating complex municipal planning laws.

• Family & Matrimonial Law

We navigate sensitive domestic matters with empathy and firm legal guidance. Our services cover all aspects of matrimonial law, including formal divorce proceedings, the calculation and enforcement of spousal and child maintenance, and the legal structuring of your family's future.

• Notarial Practice

As authorized Notaries Public, we perform highly specialized legal formalities. We provide expert services in the drafting and registration of Antenuptial Contracts, authenticating deeds, and registering complex property servitudes for lawful use in foreign and domestic jurisdictions.

• Labour Law & Employment Equity

We empower employers and employees to navigate South Africa's dynamic workplace frameworks confidently. We offer expert guidance on labour law disputes, the drafting of employment contracts, and ensuring strict corporate compliance with Employment Equity legislation.

• Wills, Trusts & Estates

We provide essential legal foresight to secure your family's financial legacy. Our estate planning services include drafting comprehensive Last Wills and Testaments, establishing and managing Trusts, and the meticulous legal administration of deceased estates.

• Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Claims

We fight vigorously for victims of road accidents. Our personal injury team navigates the statutory complexities of Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) claims to secure fair, maximum compensation for injuries sustained on South African roads.

• Debt Collections & Insolvency Law

Protecting your cash flow is critical. We execute efficient, legally compliant debt recovery processes to secure outstanding payments. Furthermore, we handle formal declarations of insolvency, navigating the courts to secure sequestration orders for individuals and businesses facing insurmountable financial distress.

• Municipal & Administrative Law

We expertly navigate the specific legal frameworks and government bodies within the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan area. Our advisory services cover a wide range of local issues, including zoning regulations, property taxes, education policies, and complex administrative law procedures.

• Expropriations & Evictions

We fiercely protect your property rights. We guide landlords through the lawful eviction of tenants from rental properties, and we advise property owners facing state or municipal expropriation actions for public use, ensuring fair administrative procedures and just compensation.

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:50
Friday: 08:00 - 16:00

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Firm Profile last updated: 14 May 2026