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Administration of Estates

Administration of deceased estates, include advice and guidance, executorships, preparation of all documentation for submission to the Master of the... High Court, preparation of agreements, management of estate assets and liabilities, and all related aspects to ensure a successful administration of a deceased estate.

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Black Economic Empowerment

Advice and support in respect of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) scorecard planning, BEE transaction structuring, equity transactions and ownership models,... empowerment funding, BEE compliance in respect of relevant BEE legislation, codes and charters, skills development, centralized procurement and socio-economic and enterprise development initiatives.

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Bond Registration and Cancellation

Advice and support regarding the registration and cancellation of mortgage bonds, drafting and preparation of securities, engaging with financiers, preparation... and lodging of documentation with the Deeds Office, engaging with third parties, obtaining all necessary authorities and approvals, management of the registration or cancellation process.

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Child Rights

Advice, guidance and support in respect of child rights, including protection, maintenance, custody, adoptions, surrogacy, legal representation, mediation, negotiation, investigations,... drafting of documentation and agreements, initiation of proceedings and all other matters relating to child rights.

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Commercial Contracting

Advice and drafting of all types of commercial, business and other agreements and transaction documents, standardised contract formats, reviews and... audits, risk assessments, negotiation, mediation and dispute resolution.

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Consolidation and Subdivision

Advice and support regarding the consolidation or subdivision or immovable property, including the preparation and lodging of documentation with the... Deeds Office, obtaining all necessary authorities and approvals, engaging with third parties, management of the consolidation or subdivision process.

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Consumer Law

Advice and support in respect of all aspects of legal and regulatory aspects relating to the consumer including business audits,... risk assessments, drafting of policies and procedures, consumer agreements, drafting of forms, terms and conditions, e-commerce and other aspects relating to consumer law.

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Contract Management

Advice and support in respect of contract management, contract storage, risk and liability assessment, contract reviews, contract due diligences, contract... management policies and procedures, standardised contract formats.

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Corporate

Advice and support in respect of entity formation, preparation of founding documentation, registrations, maintenance, amendments, drafting of agreements and resolutions,... and company secretarial and administrative support services

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Corporate Governance

Advice and support regarding regulatory compliance, corporate governance, risk assessment, decision-making, company secretarial functions, policies and procedures, training, and the... drafting of opinions and documentation.

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Corporate Structuring

Advice and support regarding effective corporate structuring, entity formation and restructuring, taxation related aspects, reorganising business assets, mergers and acquisitions,... takeovers, joint ventures, private equity, corporate unbundling, share structuring, securities, financing, due diligences, commercialisation and all related agreements and documentation.

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Criminal

Advice, counsel and representation in criminal matters, bond and bail applications, criminal defence, private prosecution, case management, expunging of criminal... records, institution of criminal charges and all other matters relating to criminal proceedings.

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Our Legal Experts

 

Hans Kruger

Director

Hans Kruger is the Director of DUVENHAGE & VAN DER MERWE INC. He specializes in property-law, estate administration and commercial... law. Given his upbringing in the Kuruman area, he possesses an extensive client network spanning the agricultural sector to the mining industry. Hans firmly believes in providing exemplary customer service.
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Willie Strydom

Director

Willie is the Head of the Department relating to the Dispute Resolution Practice who specialises in Civil Litigation in the... High Court and Magistrates' Court, focusing on contractual disputes and enforcement, interdicts, eviction matters, consumer rights, rental housing advice, debt collection as well as all matters pertaining to criminal law. He demonstrates an unwavering commitment and dedication to ensuring that his clients' needs are meticulously attended to, underscoring his unwavering dedication to their success .
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Melissa Van den Berg

Non-Executive Director

Melissa is a Director and Head of the Conveyancing Department who specialises in the registration of property transfers and bonds. ... She has a passion for property subdivisions and consolidations and dedicates herself to provide all clients with a professional experience and finalising all matters as quick as possible.
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Johan Strydom

Associate

Johan Strydom is an Attorney, Notary and Conveyancer of the High Court of South Africa, practising within the Conveyancing and... Commercial departments at Duvenhage & van der Merwe Inc. He specialises in commercial contracting, property transfers, bond registrations and cancellations. He advises individual, corporate, and institutional clients on property transactions and business agreements. Johan also draws on earlier experience in civil litigation and dispute resolution, which informs a practical, risk-aware approach to his work. 
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Chanine Maree

Candidate Legal Practitioner

Chanine recently obtained her LLB Degree and also has experience in conveyancing matters, such as transfers, bonds and bond cancellations.
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Carel Erasmus

Associate

Carel is an attorney in the litigation department and may assist you with litigious or non-litigious work including divorce and... family-related matters, protection orders, debt collections, damages claims and contract enforcement, as well as criminal matters.
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Revé Venter

Associate

Revé is an attorney in the Dispute Resolution Department, specialising in Civil Litigation primarily in the Magistrates’ Court, with a... focus on debt collection, domestic violence, and contractual disputes. She is committed to providing her clients with the best possible service and she strives to go above and beyond to ensure that their needs are met and that their interests are protected.
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Su-Mari Kemp

Consultant

Su-Mari is assisting clients with general Notary advice and drafting of all Notarial documents.
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Albert Erasmus

Consultant

Albert is a consultant and who specialises in Property Law, Subdivisions / Consolidations Valuations, Developments, Commercial Contracts, Rental Housing Advise,... General Commercial Transactions, High Court Litigation. He demonstrates an unwavering commitment and dedication to ensuring that his clients' needs are meticulously attended to, underscoring his unwavering dedication to their success.
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