The family-like atmosphere that the firm exudes provides a unique advantage over other firms in that the overwhelming majority of non-professional staff has been with the firm for over 25 years. The longest serving staff member having been employed for 43 years. 

A.K. Essack, Morgan Naidoo and Company has become well-known for its family, personal-like approach with its staff and clients.  The collective experience of the employees exceeds 150 years of legal expertise. The long-standing association allows the firm consistently to provide the highest level of service from a committed, qualified team. The “office family”, which has been born of this old alliance, also allows the firm to provide a personal touch to any work undertaken and ensures any communication with the firm is direct and transparent.

The staff has also had the benefit of years of focused experience, as well as instructional training, as the firm offers in house training and regularly arranges for various staff members to attend training sessions and workshops on specific aspects. This ensures that the firm is constantly updated with new developments with respect to the practice of law.

In keeping with the firm’s founding ideals, the firm’s unwavering support of employment equity has ensured that every employee may be classified as a historically disadvantaged individual, with the overwhelming majority of staff being female. From a BEE perspective, the firm is rated as a level one contributor with 110% procurement recognition.