The Maisels Group is named after Israel Aaron Maisels QC (1905 to 1994), affectionately known as Issie or Issy, who was a member of the Johannesburg Bar for more than 60 years. At the time of his retirement in 1992, he was a leader of the Bar. Sir Sydney Kentridge QC said of him, “Issy was undoubtedly the greatest advocate I have seen in action in any court in any jurisdiction in which I have practised.“ With the decision of the majority of the Johannesburg Bar to move to Sandton, a number of senior members of Advocates Group 836 established one of the pioneer groups (under the leadership of Louis Serrurier SC) which, in 2006, merged with another of the pioneer groups (under the leadership of Patrick Lane SC) to establish The Maisels Group. In its last years at Innes Chambers, the Group was lead by David Osborne SC, who is still a door member. The Group’s commitment to Bar affairs continues to this day – Gerald Farber SC and Altus Joubert SC are former Chairmen of the Bar Council. The Maisels Group enjoys a rich heritage. However, we are aware of the present needs of our legal system and in particular the necessity for transformation which dictates that previously disadvantaged practitioners of merit be included within our ranks. A transformation programme with this goal is currently being pursued by The Maisels Group. In addition, a mentorship programme has been established by the Group to assist junior members. The Group is committed to the highest degree of professionalism in the practice of law.