About
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On the 1 March 2015 two of East London’s oldest legal firms Bax Kaplan Incorporated and Russell Incorporated merged into the firm now known as Bax Kaplan Russell Incorporated. Both firms have long and proud histories of providing top quality legal services and will continue to be attorneys of choice for clients both locally, nationally and internationally. Bax Kaplan Russell Incorporated has made its priority the provision of effective and practical legal advice and services whilst at all times maintaining and growing the professional relationships with its clients. It is for this reason that the firm has numerous long standing clients who have placed their faith in the professional staff at Bax Kaplan Russell Incorporated for a number of years. By offering a broad spectrum of legal services the firm is able to cater for each client’s specific needs. Areas of specialization within the firm ensure that Bax Kaplan Russell Incorporated is at the forefront of legal services in East London.
History and Profile of Russell Incorporated
Russell Incorporated was founded in 1955 by Mr. David Russell under the name and style of David Logan Russell, attorney, notary and conveyancer and later grew into a partnership know as Russell Esterhuizen Lindsay and Sephton, practising from the Allied Building. In 1989 a change of partners lead to a name change to Russell, Esterhuizen, Nel and De Klerk. In 2001 the firm changed its name to Russell Incorporated.
History and Profile of Bax Kaplan Incorporated
On the 1st March 2004 the firms, Bax Partnership and Marshall Kaplan Inc. amalgamated to form Bax Kaplan Inc. Bax Incorporated was an amalgamation of 3 firms, namely Randall & Bax, Addelson Kirk & Moolman and Norton Gale & Kingon. This amalgamation took place on 1 March 1976. The original firm of Marshall & Drake was established in 1880 and became Marshall Kaplan when Mr Marshall died in 1934 and Abe Kaplan was joined by his brother, Lewis who continued practising as Marshall Kaplan until the firm was dissolved on 28 February 2004, when Marshall Kaplan Inc. amalgamated with the Bax Partnership.
Professional People
The total staff compliment at Bax Kaplan Russell Incorporated is approximately 40 professional, para-legal and administrative staff and offers a comprehensive range of professional services. Whether it be the drafting of Memoranda of Incorporation for companies, the negotiation of contracts, the resolution of complicated commercial disputes by litigation, arbitration or mediation, conveyancing including developments and sectional title schemes or complicated township sub-divisions, the new firm has the necessary skills and expertise to add value to our client’s businesses.
The firm has four directors, Mike Francis, Steve Clarke, Bridgette Magnus and Bradley Sparg and three active consultants Andre Nel, Kingsley Kingon and Jonathan Bax.
Our secretaries are highly trained and skilled in the latest computer technology and attend regular courses to keep up to date with all the latest developments.
Quality
Bax Kaplan Russell Incorporated makes use of the latest legal software which allows for efficient and effective practice management. Our systems are fully updated and allow for the immediate linkage with various financial institutions. The services provided by the firm are backed up by state of the art technology.
The firm is on the conveyancing panels of all the major banks and receives home loan instructions from ABSA Bank, Nedbank, First National Bank, Standard Bank and Investec Bank. The firm also receives commercial property loan instructions from ABSA Bank, Nedbank and Investec Bank. At present we are fully linked to the Deeds Office as well as the Registrar of Companies. Our firm strongly supports the principles and ideals of employment equity and equal opportunity. The firm is currently a proudly level 2 BBBEE contributor with the necessary up to date verifications.
Location
Conveniently situated in Selborne, which is close to the CBD and the expanding new business districts of East London. Bax Kaplan Russell Incorporated practices from premises at Clevedon House which is easily accessible to our clients, who are ensured off street parking at all times. We have comfortable offices and secure parking in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere and we have a team of professional staff who are willing to go the extra mile to ensure the best results for our clients.
