The Maisels Group
The members of the Maisels Group are independent sole practitioners intently following in the footsteps of great and remarkable advocates.
About Us
“Issy was undoubtedly the greatest advocate I have seen in action in any court in any jurisdiction in which I have practised.“
Issy Maisels first emerged into prominence in 1932 as junior counsel to the great Harry Morris KC in the notorious case of Daisy de Melker who was charged with poisoning two husbands and her son. During his illustrious career, Issy Maisels appeared in many high profile trials, the best known of which was probably The Treason Trial which commenced in 1958 before a Special Criminal Court in Pretoria. It was alleged by the Crown that the accused did attempt, or actually did prepare, to subvert or overthrow the State. The accused, all of whom were acquitted, included many prominent South Africans some of whom emerged as leaders in the post-1994 democracy.
Our Philosophy
The second principle on which our association is based, is that of non-exclusivity. Any advocate, whatever his or her race, gender, religious belief, political orientation or philosophical persuasion may be, is welcome to the Group. However, the members came together and formed the Group for the specific purpose of transformation. Each member subscribes to our transformation policy.
A third element of our philosophy as a group is the pursuit of excellence. We are fortunate to follow in the footsteps of great and remarkable advocates. We make it our business to ensure that we render services of the highest standard and to ensure that the young advocates who are members of the Group develop into, not merely competent, but outstanding advocates.
The Maisels Group Is Bound Together In The
Pursuit Of Excellence
The group, and the building in which it is housed, is named after Israel (Issy/Issie) Aaron Maisels QC, one of the great advocates of the Bar. Practising from their chambers in Maisels Chambers, in the Sandton CBD in close proximity to the offices of the Johannesburg Bar and many law firms, the advocates of The Maisels Group provide a professional and valuable service to their attorneys and their clients.
Through the pursuit of excellence, the encouragement of transformation and the respect of individualism we endeavour to provide services of the highest standard. Throughout the group we also ensure that young advocates develop to become outstanding advocates.
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