kirchmanns inc company profile 2019
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COMPANYPROFILE
B-BBEE Level 4
Exempted Micro Enterprise
CULTURE AND VALUESOur �rm strives to empower people we work for and work with through continuously engineering e�ective solutions for our clients in the ever changing employment environment. Our goal is to achieve the most practical and intelligent outcomes for our clients while safeguarding their interests and values. Our �rm has been built and grown on our authenticity, accessibility and accountability which has entrenched long established relationships with clients in the corporate and private sectors.
INTRODUCTION
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Kirchmanns Incorporated was founded approximately 26 years ago with a goal to create a �rm with core values dedicated to client service, legal excellence and success. Our �rm has become well established in the corporate and public sectors as a competent professional business partner pro�cient in the legal domain. Today our sought after �rm has a national footprint with experienced attorneys who have contributed towards a well-earned reputation as a successful legal practice. We focus on our clients, their interests, reputations and �nancial well-being in every decision that is made. We don’t just litigate, but also assist our clients with high level executive consulting formulating corporate strategies and implementing operational executive decisions. While Employment Law is our most widely known area of expertise, our �rm is equally accomplished in all other areas of law. Success depends on our understanding of complex issues and the proper management of cases. Our �rm de�es conventional thinking and is based on experience, creativity and intelligence to solve complex legal problems.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPAND ASSOCIATIONS
TOKISOTokiso provides dispute resolution processes and support services for commercial, employment and community disputes. This includes mediations, arbitrations, facilitations and tailored processes.
CHRIS BAKER AND ASSOCIATES
SASLAWThe South African Society for Labour Law is a non-pro�t organisation which aims to promote the advancement of labour law as a legal and academic discipline, and encourage collaboration between lawyers and other experts within the �eld of labour law.
Global Business SolutionsGlobal Business Solutions is a leading Labour Law, Human Resources and Industrial Relations consultancy o�ering a diverse range of services aimed at empowering businesses to achieve their objectives.
OUR CLIENTS INCLUDE:
Mediation of internal and external disputes
Management of Internal Dispute Resolution – in both representative and facilitative capacities
Restructuring and drafting of Employment Contracts and Internal Policies and Procedures for both private and public sectors
Representation during Wage Negotiations
Management of Strikes and Lock-outs
Operational Restructuring and Retrenchments (including S189A Retrenchments)
Transfers of business or parts thereof i.t.o S197 of the Labour Relations Act
Aspen Pharmacare
PG Group
KFC (Pty) Ltd
MAN Truck & Bus
Mercedes-Benz SA
Tata Motors SA (Pty) Ltd
Demarcation Disputes
Investigation and processing of Injury on Duty (IOD’s) cases
Drafting and interpretation of Collective Agreements for both private and public sectors
Representation in private- and pre-dismissal Arbitrations
Litigation in the CCMA and all other statutory Bargaining Councils comprising of arguing points in limine and representation during Arbitration
B-BBEE Consulting
Employment Equity Administration
All facets of Labour-related litigation in the Magistrate’s Court; Labour Court; Labour Appeal Court; High Court; Supreme Court of Appeal and the Constitutional Court
PROFILE OF EXPERIENCE
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Private Sector
Bu�alo City Municipality
OR Tambo District Municipality
Nelson Mandela Municipality
University of Fort Hare
NERSA
Public Sector
OUR BRANCHES
MEET THE TEAM
East London – Head O�ce
Global House, 3 Pearce Street, BereaTel: (043) 721 0963Fax: (043) 721 0958
Johannesburg
Isle of Houghton, 2 Harrow Court,36 Boundary Road, Houghton
Tel: (011) 483 2658Fax: (011) 483 3937
Port Elizabeth
274 Cape Road, Newton ParkTel: (041) 364 1085Fax: (041) 363 0043
Cape Town
22nd Floor, ABSA Centre,2 Riebeek St
Tel: (021) 418 1637Fax: (021) 418 1623
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Craig KirchmannDirectorB.Soc.Sci. LLBM: 082 556 3977
Grant WilkinsonDirectorLLBM: 082 570 8595
Denver BrandtDirectorLLBM: 082 570 8595
Anndine DippenaarDirectorLLBM: 082 692 3865
Syrene LapereAssociateLLB, LLM (Labour Law)M: 082 406 3374
Lara Michelle ThomasAssociateLLB, Post-Grad Diploma in Labour Law PracticeM: 079 121 0478
Justine WeddellAssociateLLBM: 084 585 5123