The practice originates from a merger of two successful legal practices which previously operated under the respective names of De Wet, Van Der Watt & Jordaan Inc. - and Blake Bester Inc., both of which were established in 1971, and has therefore been functioning for more than 40 years, rendering professional services as attorneys, notaries, conveyancers and administrators of estates. The new prac
tice was established to combine the skill, experience and client bases of the two former practices, and to create a one-stop legal practice providing an excellent and professional service. The practice operates from Constantia Kloof, Roodepoort (West Rand), which falls within the Greater Johannesburg area. is a company that takes our clients needs at heart and strives to build long lasting business relationships. We are a well established firm, rendering professional services as Attorneys; Notaries; Conveyancers; and Administrators of Estates. Our area of specialisation lies in the Commercial and Retail development field and we have successfully attended to the legal work regarding the establishment of commercial and retail developments. Our practice has eight departments which can broadly be categorised as follows:
Commercial and corporate law, including
outdoor advertising law
Commercial litigation, including administrative law and security law
Property law, including all facets of land use rights and advanced conveyancing law
Civil litigation, including family law
Criminal law and labour law
Conventional conveyancing (property transfers, mortgage bonds and securitisation)
Personal injury claims
Estate planning, trusts and administration of estates
We are a proud member of the Phatshoane Henney Group of Associated Law Firms. The Phatshoane Henney Group is the largest legal network in South Africa. Currently comprising of nearly 50 law firms with more than 60 offices in 9 provinces and over 500 professionals, the Group continues to grow year-on-year and expand its presence to major centres across South Africa. The Group was founded in 2006 by Bloemfontein firm Phatshoane Henney Attorneys in response to an identified need of law firms to strategically position themselves for the future and access the economies of scale of a large group with national visibility and brand awareness. Membership provides firms with a range of benefits including vital support services, marketing infrastructure and strategic partnerships that create value, cost savings and business opportunities for firms. Member firms are dynamic and prominent law firms in their respective regions and subscribe to the Group values of caring, innovation, expertise, standards and transformation – values which make each firm stand out as a New Breed of Law Firm. The Group brand has grown strongly since its establishment and has obtained recognition as a leading brand in the legal profession. The brand is complimentary to individual firm brands which it supports and strengthens by adding visibility and differentiation. Members pool their resources and expertise to foster a national service directory and network of firms and professionals that are able to assist clients across South Africa. Group quality standards and best practices also provide clients with the comfort of working with experts who provide consistent value-adding legal services to their clients. With a strong transformation imperative, the Group supports firms to transform and address vital aspects of BEE, employment equity, skills development and diversity; contribute to their communities; develop their professionals; and position firms as employers of choice with their staff. The scale and purchasing power of the Group enables cost reductions, strategic partnership opportunities and negotiating power which benefit member firms and ultimately each firm’s clientele. For more information on the Phatshoane Henney Group, its values, members and national service directory please visit www.phfirms.co.za.
