The Law Society of Namibia Council 2011 - 2012

Back FLTR - Carol Williams, Werner Boesak, Esi Schimming-Chase, Taswald July, Dee Sauls and Nolan Swarts
Front - FLTR Daan Small (President) and Natasha Bassingthwaighte (Vice-President)

Labor Law Booklet

The purpose of this booklet is to provide a quick guide, in layman’s terms, to the public with regard to labour questions to ensure that people understand these rights and duties. By understanding labour matters properly it limits an abuse of constitutional and basic human rights. Download the booklet here...

Labor Law Booklet Launch

The ‘Labour Law Booklet', published by the Law Society of Namibia, was launched on 17 November 2011. Public legal education is important and the LSN is, on a continuous basis, busy with projects on human rights, the rule of law and the education of the public and the members of the LSN. More...

FIA Information Manual for legal practitioners

In order to assist with the requirements of the Financial Intelligence Act, the Law Society has developed an information manual to assist legal practitioners. Note that this manual is meant to be used as a guide only and should be adapted to suit the needs of each firm. Download the document, here...   

Guidelines for an anti-money laundering programme

Money laundering is a threat to the integrity of the legal profession and is proscribed by the Financial Intelligence Act. In order to prevent this phenomenon, it is important that all are informed and aware of aspects of the phenomenon. Find guidelines for an anti-money laundering programme, here...  

Judge President’s reply to a query by Mr. Fred Goeieman of 'The Sun' newspaper

Mr. Goeieman of The Namibian Sun suggests that there is a perception that appointment of legal practitioners as acting judges creates (a) conflict of interest and (b) causes loss of trust in the judiciary. It is the Judge President's wish that his answers will be published completely. More...

Updated non-litigious rates 2010 - 2011 published

After a long period without revision, the Law Society of Namibia has published updated rates for non-litigious matters. The rates are a reflection of what can be expected, but should serve as a guideline only. Find the new rates under the link 'Tariffs' on the left of this page. More...