Irwin & Co is a specialist disputes and advisory law firm based in Durban, South Africa, focused on complex commercial, maritime, insurance, construction, regulatory, and litigation-related matters.
Schedule a ConsultationPartner-led representation in complex, high-value, and sensitive matters. Every engagement receives the preparation and strategic direction it deserves.
Strategic advice and dispute resolution across the full spectrum of maritime matters — ship arrests, cargo claims, charterparty disputes, marine insurance, and admiralty litigation in the South African courts.
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Criminal defence and litigation for individuals, professionals, directors, and corporate entities — from bail applications and white-collar crime to fraud, regulatory offences, and complex criminal trial proceedings.
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Commercially focused litigation across contractual disputes, insurance coverage and indemnity claims, professional negligence, fraud-related matters, and complex multi-party arbitration proceedings.
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Expert counsel for construction and engineering disputes — JBCC, FIDIC and NEC contracts, delay and disruption claims, defective workmanship, payment disputes, and adjudication or arbitration proceedings.
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Rigorous representation in medical negligence, birth injury and cerebral palsy claims, surgical negligence, hospital liability disputes, wrongful death claims, and complex healthcare litigation in both sectors.
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Discreet and strategically focused representation in divorce proceedings, child custody and contact disputes, proprietary and accrual matters, maintenance enforcement, and high-conflict family litigation.
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Specialist advice and dispute resolution for mining companies, contractors, logistics operators, and insurers across infrastructure disputes, supply chain claims, engineering matters, and regulatory applications.
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Coverage disputes, policy interpretation, indemnity and liability claims, subrogated recovery, marine insurance matters, and high-value insurance litigation for insurers, underwriters, brokers, and corporate entities.
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Core contentious and advisory shipping mandates for operators, carriers, and cargo interests.
Transactional, financing, and post-judgment maritime services delivered end-to-end.
We carefully review your matter, assess the legal merits, and provide clear guidance on your options, risks, and the most appropriate strategy going forward.
Our team gathers evidence, prepares documentation, and engages relevant experts where necessary, building a disciplined legal strategy designed to protect your interests and strengthen your position.
We represent you decisively in negotiations, arbitration, or court proceedings, pragmatically ensuring that we achieve the best commercial outcome for your matter.
