Full Service Legal Practice · Hout Bay, Cape Town

Professional, ethical and personalised legal services — for individuals, businesses and families.

25+
Years of Practice
2004
Admitted, WC High Court
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General & Commercial Law Civil Litigation Conveyancing & Real Estate Labour Law Family & Matrimonial Law Legacy & Estate Planning Wills & Trusts RAF Claims Negligence Matters Class Action Cases Liquor Licence Administration General & Commercial Law Civil Litigation Conveyancing & Real Estate Labour Law Family & Matrimonial Law Legacy & Estate Planning Wills & Trusts RAF Claims Negligence Matters Class Action Cases Liquor Licence Administration

Trusted Attorney.
Tailored Solutions.

At Desai Attorneys & Associates, our priority is to ensure that our clients feel valued and at ease. Whether you require consultation or are in a position of dispute, we pride ourselves in guiding clients toward smooth resolutions via sound legal advice.

Our mandate provides expert advice tailored to each client's individual circumstances. With over 25 years of corporate and commercial legal experience, we build longstanding relationships navigating your needs for the best possible outcome.

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Director & Principal Attorney

Pravina Desai-Oliver

Admitted as an attorney in the Western Cape High Court in 2004, Pravina brings integrity, intellect, and genuine care to every matter. She advocates for living life fully and focusing on the positive — values she brings to every client relationship.

Honesty Intellect Humbleness Dedication Client-first

Expert attorney across
all areas of law

Litigious and non-litigious representation — from commercial contracts to family matters. Click any area to learn more.

General & Commercial Law

Comprehensive corporate legal services covering contracts, commercial disputes, company structures, mediation, restructures, liquidations and sequestrations — protecting your business interests at every stage.
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Civil Litigation

Robust representation in civil disputes — from initial pleadings to trial, we advocate tenaciously for your rights.
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Conveyancing & Real Estate

Seamless property transfers, title deed registration, bond registrations and property dispute resolution.
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Labour Law

Employment disputes, CCMA representation, disciplinary hearings, retrenchments and workforce compliance.
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Family & Matrimonial Law

Divorce, custody, child maintenance, adoption and domestic matters handled with sensitivity and resolve.
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Legacy & Estate Planning

Wills, trusts, estate administration and succession planning — protecting your legacy for generations to come.
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RAF Claims

Road Accident Fund claims — maximising your compensation after an accident with experienced RAF litigation.
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Negligence Matters

Medical negligence, professional liability and personal injury claims handled with precision and persistence.
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Class Action Cases

Coordinating collective claims with strategic precision for groups seeking justice against shared wrongs.
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Liquor Licence Administration

Full-service liquor licence applications, renewals, transfers and objections — navigating regulatory compliance so your business stays operational and compliant with provincial liquor authorities.
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"Every client comes to us with some kind of difficulty. Our purpose is to find the clearest path forward."
— Pravina Desai-Oliver, Director & Principal Attorney

Guided by principle
driven by people

Our Mission

Reliable.
Ethical. Client-first.

To deliver reliable, ethical, and client-focused legal services while protecting the rights and interests of every client with professionalism and dedication.

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Our Vision

Trusted.
Principled. Personal.

To be a trusted legal partner in the Western Cape, known for integrity, personalised service, and achieving fair outcomes for individuals, families, and businesses.

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Western Cape High Court
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Lady Justice

Pravina
Desai-Oliver

Admitted as an attorney of the Western Cape High Court in 2004, Pravina Desai-Oliver brings a rare combination of corporate rigour and personal warmth to every client relationship. Her 25-year journey in law has been defined not just by technical excellence, but by a genuine commitment to people.

Before establishing Desai Attorneys & Associates, Pravina refined her craft across commercial, corporate and family law — developing the broad-based expertise that allows the firm to serve clients across a full spectrum of legal needs from its Hout Bay base.

B. Com
Bachelor of Commerce
LLB (Post Grad)
Bachelor of Laws
Admitted 2004
WC High Court
Principal Attorney
Director & Founder
"A satisfied customer is the best business strategy of all."
— Michael LeBoeuf

Let's discuss
your matter

Office

Unit 9, Pearl of Hout Bay
8 Victoria Avenue, Beach Estate
Hout Bay, 7806

Hours

Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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