ADVOCACY | LEGAL SERVICES | MEDIATION
Legal expertise. Practical solutions. Personal service.
CAJ Legal is the independent practice of Advocate Colleen Alexander-Julies, an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa and Trust Account Advocate.
Based in Cape Town, the practice provides advocacy, legal services, dispute resolution and mediation to attorneys and other legal practitioners, individuals, businesses and organisations.
For Attorneys & Legal Practitioners
CAJ Legal welcomes briefs, referrals and collaborative instructions from attorneys and other legal practitioners.
For Individuals, Businesses & Organisations
As a Trust Account Advocate, Advocate Alexander-Julies may accept appropriate instructions directly from members of the public, businesses and organisations, subject to applicable professional requirements.
About CAJ Legal
Practical Legal Support, Tailored to Your Matter
CAJ Legal combines careful legal analysis and thorough preparation with a practical and accessible approach.
Each instruction is considered on its own circumstances, with a focus on identifying the appropriate legal strategy and, where possible, achieving effective and proportionate solutions.
CAJ Legal embraces modern legal practice, integrating responsible AI and technology with independent professional judgment.
Experienced Legal Practice
Advocate Colleen Alexander-Julies was admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa in 2016 and practises as a Trust Account Advocate.
Professional & Practical
The practice draws on experience in legal practice, rights-based and state-facing work, legal research, policy, dispute resolution and engagement with public institutions.
Our Legal Services
CAJ Legal provides legal assistance across selected areas of practice, with services tailored to the requirements and circumstances of each matter.
Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Representation, case assessment, legal research, drafting, litigation preparation and advocacy in appropriate civil matters.
Legal Research & Opinions
Focused legal research, analysis and written opinions for attorneys, individuals, businesses and organisations.
Personal & Business Legal Services
Focused legal assistance including consultations, wills and estate planning, selected agreements, contract and document review, and defined or staged legal services.
Family Law
Advice, drafting and representation concerning divorce, parental responsibilities and rights, care and contact, maintenance and appropriate interim remedies.
Drafting & Litigation Support
Drafting and review of pleadings, legal correspondence and other litigation-related documents, as well as assistance with case preparation.
Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
Confidential and structured mediation aimed at helping parties identify issues, communicate constructively and explore workable solutions.
Family, Divorce, Civil & Commercial Mediation
CAJ Legal provides accredited mediation and dispute-resolution services in appropriate family, divorce, civil and commercial disputes.
Mediation enquiries and referrals are welcomed from attorneys and other legal practitioners, social workers and other professionals, businesses, organisations and individuals seeking a constructive means of resolving disputes.
Where appropriate, mediation may assist parties in resolving specific issues including parenting and family arrangements, maintenance-related disputes and other matters capable of negotiated resolution.
Accredited Divorce & Family Mediator
Accredited Civil & Commercial Mediator
Mediation may be considered where parties are seeking a structured and constructive alternative to contested litigation.
South African Legal Assistance, Wherever You Are
CAJ Legal assists clients based outside South Africa who require advice or assistance concerning a South African legal matter. Remote consultations may be arranged in appropriate family-law, estate-planning, contractual, civil and dispute-resolution matters.
CAJ Legal also welcomes enquiries and referrals from attorneys and other professionals outside South Africa where South African legal assistance is required.
Where a matter also requires advice on foreign law, CAJ Legal’s role is limited to South African law and, where appropriate, may work alongside or refer the client to a suitably qualified practitioner in the relevant jurisdiction.
Remote mediation may also be available in appropriate matters, including where parties are based in different locations or jurisdictions.
How It Works
Every matter is different. CAJ Legal takes the time to understand the circumstances, identify the relevant legal issues and determine an appropriate way forward.
Understand
The client tells CAJ Legal about the matter and the assistance required.
Assess
The legal issues, available options and appropriate next steps are considered.
Agree the Way Forward
The scope of work and applicable fee arrangement are agreed before the work proceeds.