I C Clark Inc (East London)

+27 (0)43 743 3420

8 East London

admin@icclark.co.za

icclarkinc.co.za

Access to Children, Adoption, Antenuptial Contracts, Bail, Bills of Legal Costs, Business Law, Children's Rights, Civil, Civil Unions, Collections, Commercial, Company Law, Company Registrations, Consumer Law, Contracts, Conveyancing, Corporate, Credit Law, Criminal, Curatorship / Curator Bonis, Custody, Debt Collections, Deceased Estates, Divorce, Divorce Mediation, Estates, Evictions, Family Law, General Practice, Government Tenders, High Court Practice, Insolvency, Labour Law, Leases, Litigation (Civil), Litigation (Commercial), Litigation (Criminal), Litigation (General), Litigation (High Court), Litigation (Magistrates Court), Maintenance, Matrimonial, Mediation, Medical Negligence, MVA / Motor Vehicle Accident Claims, Notary / Notaries Public, Occupational Health and Safety, Partnership Agreements, Pensions and Retirement Funds, Personal Injury, Police Brutality / Assaults, Procurement Law, Professional negligence, Property Law, Road Accident Fund claim / 3rd Party claim, Sale of Business, Sectional Title, State Negligence, Taxation, Trusts, Unlawful Arrest, Wills, Wrongful Death

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57408

25 St Luke's Road, Belgravia, East London

Eastern Cape

East London

P.O. Box 1055, East London, 5200

Founded in 1979 by Ian Cameron Clark, IC Clark Inc is a premier, highly established legal practice based in East London, proudly serving the greater Eastern Cape region. Built on decades of steadfast dedication to justice, our firm commands an impeccable reputation and a formidable, deeply rooted client base. We combine traditional legal excellence with strategic, modern advocacy to provide comprehensive legal solutions across a wide spectrum of disciplines.

Whether litigating complex civil matters, facilitating property transfers, or fighting for personal injury compensation, our seasoned attorneys are committed to protecting your rights and securing the best possible outcomes.

LEGAL SERVICES

Road Accident Fund (RAF) & Personal Injury Claims

We provide aggressive, results-driven legal representation for victims who have suffered physical or psychological harm due to the negligence or wrongdoing of individuals, corporations, or government entities. Our specialized personal injury department expertly navigates the statutory complexities of the Road Accident Fund (RAF) to secure maximum compensation for motor vehicle accident victims within South African borders. Our services include the precise calculation and recovery of:

• Past and future medical and hospital expenses.
• Past and future loss of earnings and earning capacity.
• Loss of support for dependents, funeral expenses, and general damages for pain and suffering.
• Strategic litigation regarding the apportionment of damages and delictual liability.

Medical Negligence & Malpractice

When a healthcare professional or institution deviates from accepted medical standards and causes harm, we are here to hold them accountable. Medical malpractice is a highly complex subset of delictual law, and our firm has the resources and expertise to litigate severe professional negligence. We assist clients with claims involving:

• Obstetric negligence affecting pregnancy, childbirth, and neonatal care.
• Severe misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, or failure to diagnose.
• Mistakes in prescribing or administering medication.
• Catastrophic surgical errors and post-operative negligence.

Family Law & Matrimonial Matters

We understand that domestic and family-related legal issues are highly sensitive. We provide compassionate, firm, and strategic guidance to navigate these emotional transitions, always prioritizing the best interests of any minor children involved. Our family law services encompass:

• Divorce proceedings, civil unions, and the dissolution of domestic partnerships.
• Litigating disputes over child custody, guardianship, and access/contact rights.
• Calculating and enforcing child and spousal maintenance agreements.
• Drafting Antenuptial Contracts (ANC) and facilitating formal family mediation.
• Securing urgent legal protection in cases of domestic violence.

Civil & Criminal Litigation

Our formidable litigation department provides robust advocacy in both the civil and criminal courts. We represent individuals, businesses, and entities in settling complex disputes or defending against serious charges. Our litigation expertise covers:

• Civil Litigation: Managing high-stakes commercial disputes, suing for loss of assets and financial damages, and litigating against the State for unlawful arrest, detention, malicious proceedings, and police assaults.
• Criminal Litigation: Providing steadfast criminal defence, including urgent bail applications and rigorous representation throughout criminal trials.

Property Law, Conveyancing & Notarial Services

Governed by the Alienation of Land Act, property transactions require meticulous, written, and legally binding oversight. Our property division ensures a seamless, fully compliant transfer of immovable property from seller to buyer. Additionally, as state-commissioned Notaries Public, we authenticate highly specialized legal documents. We offer:

• Full-service conveyancing for the transfer and registration of immovable property.
• Notarial execution of Antenuptial Contracts and the administration of oaths.
• The issuing of Apostilles for the international authentication and legalization of documents.

Commercial & Public Law

We empower enterprises and contractors to operate confidently within South Africa's statutory and regulatory frameworks. We provide strategic advisory and litigation services to protect your commercial interests, including:

• Commercial Law: Expert drafting of corporate contracts, advising on intricate Company and Trust law, and executing commercial litigation.
• Public Law: Navigating complex state procurement frameworks and advising on the legalities of government contracts and tenders.

Deceased Estates & Debt Recovery

We provide essential legal services to protect your immediate financial stability and your long-term legacy. Our services include:

• Deceased Estates: The meticulous drafting and review of Last Wills and Testaments, providing expert legal advice on estate planning, and the comprehensive administration and winding up of estates under both testate and intestate succession laws.
• Debt Recovery: Executing highly effective debt collection strategies to ensure the rapid recovery of outstanding commercial and personal debts. 

Areas

Our practice is centrally located in East London however we also provide legal services in the following areas in the Eastern Cape:

• Mthatha 
• Grahamstown 
• King Williams Town
• Bisho

Directors: Ian Cameron Clark BA. B Juris (Pret) LLB (SA); Paula De Azevedo B.A. , LL.B., LL.M; Lutho Maxabandile Klaas LL.B (U.F.H.), Add Consultant: Kerry Adele Clark, B.A.,LL.B., LL.M. (Stell.)

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