Legal innovation backed by experience

Thomson Wilks is a full-service law firm that has provided world-class legal services to clients ranging from JSE-listed firms to individuals for over 25 years

Claremont / Cape Town / Century City

As a practicing attorney at Thomson Wilks Inc, Nick graduated with an LLB degree in 2007 and in the process of completing his articles gained important litigation experience. Nick has concentrated his attention on general and commercial litigation where he has developed his expertise.

His practice includes both Magistrate's Court and High Court litigation.

His areas of expertise also include divorce and family law, insolvency matters, competition law issues and property law, to name a few. Before joining Thomson Wilks, Nick managed the litigation department of a reputable Cape Town law firm.

Having served on the panel of financial institutions such as BMW Financial Services (South Africa) and NDC Credit Management Nick Elliot has in-depth knowledge and first hand experience in corporate and commercial litigation.
With offices also located in Cape Town, Sandton, Durban, Dubai and has an exclusive alliance with the DWF Group.

The Law Firm with Decades of Dedication

Founded in 1995, Thomson Wilks is the quintessentially new South African law firm. Over decades, we have mastered the fine points of South African and international law.

Our lawyers are experts in their fields of specialisation, but they’re also widely knowledgeable, bringing an integrated understanding of law, society and policy to our practice.

Thomson Wilks Inc. is a full service law firm with offices in each of the major commercial centres. We are innovative, reliable and efficient. Our clients range from individuals, corporates to JSE listed companies. We are also on the panels of most of the major banks. In response to the interest from Chinese companies in South Africa we have also established a Chinese Law department.

The firm has been ranked a top 50 dealmaker law firm by Ernst & Young. Our litigation matters feature regularly in the South African Law Reports and we are an accredited level one BEE contributor.

Corporate And Commercial Law

We have a highly regarded corporate team with impressive experience across various sectors including the corporate, financial and mining sectors.

Our broad approach to commercial law enables us to provide our clients with up-to- date and comprehensive business solutions. We are thoroughly solution orientated and have an impressive deal success rate.

Our legal team is highly competent, energetic and committed and we pride ourselves on the provision of a thoroughly professional service in all areas.

Litigation and Divorce Lawyers

Thomson Wilks has an experienced and successful litigation department. We have advised on a wide range of commercial disputes. The practice is particularly noted for its experience in commercial litigation, contractual disputes, damages claims and insolvency law.

The department’s work encompasses local, regional and international commercial litigation, international arbitration and complex multi-jurisdictional disputes.

Property Law

Thomson Wilks has an experienced property and conveyancing department which is on the panel of most major banks. This department is engaged in bond registrations, residential and commercial property transfers and residential developments and also specialises in all aspects of commercial and residential property transactions.

The department's professionals give advice on the following:

Property Transfers
Insolvent Estate Transfers
Deceased Estate Transfers
Bond Registrations
Notarial Bond Registrations
Specialised Conveyancing
Sectional Title Developments
Subdivisions and Consolidations
Commercial and Residential Development
Facilitation of Development Process