Welcome To
Ramkissoon Attorneys Inc.
About the Firm
Ramkissoon Attorneys Inc. was founded in April 2021 by Managing Director, Ashish Ramkissoon, and offers legal services in recoveries, liabilities, and litigation in the short-term insurance field, amongst other areas of law. Ashish envisions that the future of the law firm is to litigate in a new way that challenges the existing predisposition of the litigation environment by placing emphasis on key values such as honesty, service excellence, and reliability in expertise. This vision is embedded in the firm’s Latin phrase, novus via, found on the firm’s logo, which means “the new road” or “the new way”. The firm strives to establish a recognisable and leading footprint in the industry and pave a new road for civil motor vehicle litigation.
Our Core Values
At Ramkissoon Attorneys Inc., we pride ourselves as legal practitioners who execute the everyday running of the firm built on our core values being:
- Accountability to our clients and team;
- Transparency in the legal process;
- Placing our clients at the forefront of legal outcomes;
- Challenging the status quo;
- Robust service delivery based on excellence; and
- Objectivity and awareness to all factors shaping our legal climate.
The Team
Ashish Ramkissoon: Founder & Director
Ashish Ramkissoon is the Founder and Managing Director of Ramkissoon Attorneys Inc. and an admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa. He obtained his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal in 2012 and his Master of Laws (LLM) in Business and Commercial law from the same university in 2013. After completing his articles in Durban in 2015, Ashish relocated to Johannesburg to join the corporate legal fraternity. Over his legal career, he has grown in knowledge and proficiency, with a wealth of experience in Corporate and Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution and Arbitrations, Property Law (foreclosures), pre-litigated and litigated Debt Collection, Practice Management, and Insurance Recovery, Liability and Litigation. Before founding the firm, Ashish occupied leading roles in legal departments in an array of renowned insurance companies across South Africa where he held positions within those institutions as Team Leader and Manager, to name a few. The above history has propelled his expertise in the Insurance domain and overall established him as a trusted attorney, litigator, and go-getter, equipped with the necessary skillset to produce anticipated results.
Crystal-Lee Harilall: Associate
Crystal-Lee Harilall is an admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa and joined the firm in 2021 as a Junior Associate. She completed her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and is an LLM (Master of Laws) candidate in Human Rights Law at the University of South Africa where her research focuses on state accountability in protecting the constitutional rights of children and the mentally ill. She completed her articles in 2020 and is expertly trained in Family Law, Matrimonial Law, and general Civil Litigation. She is compelled to use the law in a way that achieves her clients’ goals and protects their best interests through displaying empathy, efficiency, and above all else – integrity, while honing her writing skills to produce sound legal drafting. Crystal wishes to pursue her keen interest in civil litigation and grow her experience and expertise in motor recovery, liability, and litigation matters and was drawn to the dynamic, relevant, and vibrant culture of the firm.
Expertise
Ramkissoon Attorneys Inc. provides dedicated legal services within a niche area of the law. At the core of the legal services offered, we are devoted to delivering timeous advice and feedback to clients on aspects relating to the feasibility and viability of litigation on a case-by-case basis. As a result, we prioritise informing our client’s insured parties on all aspects related to the claims procedure and litigation process, which fosters our clients’ overall satisfaction and faith in the legal system.
At Ramkissoon Attorneys Inc., we offer the following legal services:
Motor Vehicle Recovery, Liability, & Litigation
- State recovery matters in accordance with the Organs of State Act;
- Letters of Demand instituting legal action against third-party wrongdoers to a motor vehicle accident;
- Institution of Summons in the pursuance of legal recoveries against third-party wrongdoers to a motor vehicle accident;
- Defending legal action instituted against companies and third-party individuals stemming from motor vehicle accidents;
- Viability and feasibility assessment on general and public liability claims while providing legal opinions on settlement, and success in litigious actions;
- Ensuring an efficient and expeditious litigation process from inception to finality.
Family and Matrimonial Law
At Ramkissoon Attorneys Inc., we understand the nature and sensitivity of familial disputes and the paramount interests of children who may be involved. Our team is equipped with resolving disputes within the area of Family and Matrimonial Law. Such services include inter alia:
- Child maintenance and care and contact rights;
- Primary residence disputes;
- Unopposed and opposed divorces;
- Antenuptial contracts and prenuptial counselling;
- Spousal maintenance; and
- The drafting and/or reviewing of parenting plans and settlement agreements.
Employment Law and Commercial Law
In addition to the above, our team has sound knowledge of the importance of protecting your business and commercial transactions, which includes inter alia comprehensive contracts which endeavour to avoid unnecessary litigation and prevent disputes.
Ramkissoon Attorneys Inc. assists clients and advises on the following aspects of Employment Law as well as Commercial Law (without limitation):
- Drafting, reviewing, and/or negotiating, contracts of employment and Independent Contractor Agreements;
- Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements;
- Drafting workplace policies and procedures;
- Acknowledgments of debt;
- Service-level agreements;
- Lease agreements;
- Loan agreements; and
- Shareholder agreements
Where to Find Us
Ramkissoon Attorneys Inc. is located in Eastgate Lane Office Park, 5 Iris Road, Bedfordview, Johannesburg, 2007. We are in close proximity to all major metropolitans as well as the major roads and highways – making our offices easily accessible to the northern, southern, and western regions of Gauteng.