Practice Areas
Specialist Expertise
Across Every Domain
Competition Law
We stand at the forefront of competition law in South Africa and have an unequalled track record.
Litigation
We are dedicated to upholding the principles of justice, accountability, and the rule of law.
Employment Law
Workplace disputes and workforce risk rarely remain static — left unmanaged, they can disrupt operations, damage reputations and expose businesses to significant legal and financial liability.
International Trade Law
Our proven track record in providing comprehensive legal solutions for international trade matters sets us apart.
White-Collar Crime
Our white-collar crime and fraud practice is a cornerstone of our firm, offering clients unparalleled expertise.
Mediation Hub
At Nortons, we believe that not every dispute needs to be fought out in a courtroom. The Nortons Mediation Hub offers a faster, more cost-effective, and more constructive path to resolving disputes.
Practice Area
Employment Law
Workplace disputes and workforce risk rarely remain static — left unmanaged, they can disrupt operations, damage reputations and expose businesses to significant legal and financial liability. Nortons Inc. advises corporates, established businesses, and senior executives across the full spectrum of employment law, providing strategic, commercially-focused advice on both dispute-related and advisory matters.
Our employment practice has particular depth and experience in complex disciplinary proceedings, executive-level disputes, workplace investigations and employment litigation. We work closely with businesses to manage risk, resolve disputes and implement practical solutions that align with their business objectives.
A distinctive feature of our practice is its integration with our white-collar crime and corporate investigations capability. Where internal investigations uncover fraud, corruption, dishonesty or other employee misconduct, we guide clients through the relevant disciplinary steps, thereby ensuring the employer's employment law and regulatory obligations are fulfilled.
What we do
Disciplinary and performance proceedings — advising companies and senior employees on complex disciplinary and performance processes, including matters arising from internal investigations and allegations of fraud and corruption.
Restraints of trade and confidentiality — advising on the enforceability of restraint of trade, non-solicitation and confidentiality provisions in employment contracts, including representing clients in urgent applications to enforce restraints of trade and protect confidential information.
Executive employment disputes — handling sensitive, reputationally significant matters involving senior management and C-suite executives, including disciplinary action, performance issues, termination of employment, negotiated exits, and post-employment obligations.
Restructuring and business transfers – advising on retrenchments, organisational restructuring, and the employment law implications of mergers, acquisitions, outsourcing arrangements, and transfers of businesses as going concerns.
Contracts, policies and workplace governance — drafting and reviewing employment contracts and executive service agreements, disciplinary, performance, and related procedures, and all employment-related policies and related governance documentation.
We understand that employment matters often involve legal, reputational, commercial, and regulatory dimensions. Our advice is practical, strategic, direct, and attuned to your business objectives.