Our Services

• Shareholders agreements, Joint Venture and Partnership agreements
• Memorandum of Incorporation, Articles of Associations
• Negotiation, drafting and reviewing of contracts
• International agreements
• Company formation and restructuring
• Shareholder agreements and governance
• Commercial contracts and negotiations
• Regulatory compliance and risk advisory
• Sale of shares and business agreements and lease agreements
• Joint venture and non-disclosure agreements
• Credit agreements and service level agreements
• Banking and finance and enforcement procedures

• Privacy Policy Development
• Terms and Conditions/Terms of Use
• Cookie Compliance
• Incident Response Planning
• Direct Marketing Compliance
• Regulatory Monitoring
• Technology contracts such as software licensing, technology services and hardware procurement
• Data Security Measures
• Website disclaimers

• Policy drafting
• Framework development

• Compliance with the Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
• Product liability and consumer rights enforcement
• Dispute resolution and mediation
• Regulatory investigations and litigation

• Enforcement of intellectual property rights

• Drafting trust deeds and registration
• Compliance with the Trust Property Control Act
• Advisory on trust structuring and administration
• Family, charitable, and business trusts

• Judicial review of administrative action
• Procurement and tender law
• Procedural fairness and the right to reasons
• Administrative investigations, enforcement, and compliance
• Public service and disciplinary matter
• Access to information and administrative transparency
• Parastatal and SOE decision‑making
• Local government and municipal law
• Public‑sector governance and regulatory advisory

• Constitutional Litigation and Interpretation
• Fundamental Rights (Bill of Rights) Practice
• Separation of Powers and Institutional Design
• Constitutional Structure and Governance.

RM Incorporated provides comprehensive legal support across the mining value chain, advising mining companies, investors, landowners, and regulatory bodies. Our approach combines deep regulatory insight with strategic, commercially focused guidance to ensure compliance, operational continuity, and sustainable development.

Regulatory Compliance & Licensing

We assist clients in navigating South Africa’s complex mining regulatory framework.

• Applications and renewals under the Mineral and Petroleum Resources
• Development Act (MPRDA)
• Prospecting rights, mining rights, and mining permits
• Environmental authorisations and water use licences
• Social and Labour Plans (SLPs)
• Mine closure and rehabilitation compliance

Mining Transactions & Commercial Agreements

We draft, review, and negotiate agreements essential to mining operations.

• Joint venture agreements
• Off take and supply agreements
• Royalty and beneficiation agreements
• Land access and surface rights agreements
• Mining asset acquisitions and disposals

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

We represent clients in mining related disputes before courts, tribunals, and regulatory bodies.

• MPRDA compliance disputes
• Environmental enforcement actions
• Community and land use disputes
• Contractual and commercial mining disputes
• Administrative reviews and appeals

Community, Landowner & Stakeholder Engagement

We facilitate constructive engagement between mining companies and affected stakeholders.

• Consultation processes under the MPRDA
• Community agreements and benefit sharing arrangements
• Land access negotiations
• Dispute mediation and conflict management

Mining Tax & Royalty Compliance

We advise on tax and royalty obligations specific to the mining sector.

• Mineral royalty calculations and compliance
• Tax structuring for mining operations
• VAT and customs issues relating to mining equipment and exports

Operational Support & Advisory

We provide ongoing legal support throughout the mining lifecycle.

• Health and safety compliance
• Labour and employment matters in mining operations
• Procurement and supply chain compliance
• Risk management and regulatory audits

RM Incorporated provides strategic, results‑driven representation across the full spectrum of criminal law. We protect our clients’ rights with precision, discretion, and unwavering commitment; from the moment of arrest through to final resolution.

1. Criminal Defence

We represent individuals and businesses in all stages of the criminal justice process, ensuring a robust and well‑prepared defence.

• Bail applications (formal and informal)
• Police station representation
• First appearances and remands
• Trial preparation and defence strategy
• Sentencing proceedings

2. Serious & Violent Crimes

Our team handles high‑stakes matters requiring meticulous preparation and strong courtroom advocacy.

• Murder and attempted murder
• Assault (common and GBH)
• Robbery and armed robbery
• Domestic violence–related offences
• Kidnapping

3. Commercial & White‑Collar Crime

We provide sophisticated defence in complex financial and corporate crime matters.

• Fraud
• Corruption and bribery
• Money laundering
• Cybercrime
• Insider trading
• Tax‑related offences
• POCA, PRECCA and FICA‑related matters

1. Tax Advisory & Planning

• Corporate tax planning
• Individual tax planning
• Estate and succession tax planning
• Cross‑border tax structuring
• VAT planning
• Tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings

2. Tax Dispute Resolution

Representing clients in engagements with SARS and resolving contentious matters.

• SARS audits and verifications
• Objections and appeals
• Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
• Tax court litigation
• Negotiating settlements with SARS
• Voluntary disclosure programme (VDP) applications

3. Corporate & Commercial Tax

Tax considerations embedded in business transactions.

• Tax‑efficient corporate structuring
• Shareholder agreements and tax implications
• Dividends tax

4. International Tax

Managing cross‑border tax exposure and compliance.

• Double taxation agreements (DTAs)
• Controlled foreign company (CFC) rules
• Transfer pricing documentation
• Withholding taxes
• Permanent establishment (PE) assessments

• Debt recoveries of outstanding amounts under NCA and not under NCA
• Collection of arrear levies under the Sectional Titles Act
• Repossession of assets
• Acknowledgment of debts and payment plan negotiations

• High Court and Magistrates’ Court representations
• Drafting of pleadings and notices

• Arbitration, mediation, settlement negotiations

• Legal opinions and advanced legal research

• Injury claims: for physical or psychological injuries sustained in an accident:
  • Loss of support: for dependants of a deceased victim
  • Loss of income: for individuals unable to work due to accident related injuries
  • Medical expenses: for past and future expenses;
  • General damages: for pain, suffering and reduced quality of life.

• Commercial and individual lease agreements
• General and bespoke construction contracts
• Subcontractor and works disputes

• Billing and charges disputes,
• Reconciliations and analysis

• Judicial review and statutory compliance