Scheril-Leigh Pretorius Attorneys is a dynamic law firm which provides professional legal services and solutions to a diverse client base. The firm was established by Scheril-Leigh Pretorius, who completed her articles at Marianne Pretorius Attorney, a highly specialized firm which focused on evictions, debt collecting and litigation. Scheril-Leigh Pretorius Attorneys follows an aggressive profess
ional approach to evictions and litigation matters which earned her great client loyalty. Focused on drafting Ante Nuptial Contracts, evictions and litigation, the firm puts its clients ahead of itself and apply ingenuity, hard work and attention to detail in delivering the results its clients desire. The firm also focus on debt collection and high and lower court litigation. After qualifying as an attorney, Scheril-Leigh Pretorius practiced at Marianne Pretorius Attorney for a further two years before she founded the firm and gained experiences in Marianne Pretorius Attorney's firm to be included on the panel of attorneys of a number of well known institutions. The Prevention of Illegal Eviction From and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act no 19 of 1998 came into operation which introduced a quantum shift in complexity in dealing with these matters, requiring a high level of specialization. The total number of eviction matters that we have instituted on behalf of these clients allowed us to become specialists in evictions. Scheril-Leigh Pretorius also regularly receive instructions from other attorneys to institute legal proceedings on behalf of their clients. Scheril-Leigh Pretorius Attorneys has an understanding of current political and economic trends; has the ability to deal with adversity and diversity; has an ethical approach to the practice of law; and has the ability to give its best to its clients at all times with a dedication to the rule of law. As a result, the firm possess the expertise, capacity and experience to enable deliverance of efficient, comprehensive and cost-effective legal solutions as well as the proven ability to deliver excellent results to a broad client base. The firm is committed to finding innovative legal solutions, whilst uncompromisingly maintaining
the highest levels of service, trust and integrity. PRIVACY POLICY
THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT
This Notice explains how we obtain, use and disclose your personal information, in accordance with the requirements of the Protection of Personal Information Act (“POPIA”). At SCHERIL-LEIGH PRETORIUS ATTORNEYS we are committed to the protection of your privacy and to ensure that your personal information is collected and used properly, lawfully and transparently. About the Company:
SCHERIL-LEIGH PRETORIUS ATTORNEYS
Practice Number/Membership Number: 35715
Clearwater Office Park
Building 3, Ground Floor
Regus Business Centre
Cnr Millenium & Christiaan de Wet Road
Roodepoort, Johannesburg, 1735
The Information we collect:
We collect and process your personal information mainly to deliver legal related services to you. For this purpose may collect your contact details, (email addresses/telephone numbers), religion, sexual orientation, personal views, private correspondence, health records, employment records, financial records, political opinions or any other special personal information agreed upon between yourself and Scheril-Leigh Pretorius Attorneys. We collect information directly from you where you provide us with your personal details. Where possible, we will inform you what information you are required to provide to us and what information is optional. Website usage information may be collected using “cookies” which allows us to collect standard internet visitor usage information. How we use your information:
We may disclose your personal information to service providers who are contracted in to deliver services to us as arranged with you, with your consent. We do have agreements in place to ensure that they comply with the privacy requirements as required by the Protection of Personal Information Act in the form of a Third Party Agreement. We may disclose your information:
· Where we have a duty or a right to disclose in terms of law or industry codes;
· Where we believe it is necessary to protect our rights
Information Security:
We are legally obliged to provide adequate protection for the personal information we hold and to stop unauthorised access and use of personal information. We will, on an on-going basis, continue to review our security controls and related processes to ensure that your personal information remains secure. Our security policies and procedures cover:
· Computer and network security;
· Access and disposal of information;
· Access to personal information;
· Access to sensitive personal information as agreed to;
· Secure communications;
· Security in contracting out activities or functions;
· Retention and disposal of information;
· Acceptable usage of personal information;
· Governance and regulatory issues;
· Monitoring access and usage of private information;
· Investigating and reacting to security incidents;
Third parties:
When we contract with third parties, we impose appropriate security, privacy and confidentiality obligations on them to ensure that personal information that we remain responsible for, is kept secure. We will ensure that anyone to whom we pass your personal information agrees to treat your information with the same level of protection as we are obliged to. Your rights: Access information:
You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. To do this, simply make contact on our website https://sp-law.co.za or email [email protected] and specify what information you require. We will need a copy of your ID document to confirm your identity before providing details of your personal information. This can be sent to our email address [email protected] on our website https://sp-law.co.za/. Please note that any such access request may be subject to a payment of a legally allowable fee. Correction of information:
According to the Act “personal information” means information relating to an identifiable, living, natural persona and where it is applicable, an identifiable, existing juristic person. Further to the POPI Act, SCHERIL-LEIGH PRETORIUS ATTORNEYS also includes the following personal information: *** All addresses including residential, postal and email addresses
How to contact us:
If you have any queries about this notice; you need further information about your privacy practices; wish to withdraw consent; exercise preferences or access or correct your personal information, please contact us at the numbers/addresses listed on our website https://sp-law.co.za

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SCHERIL-LEIGH PRETORIUS ATTORNEYS Designation: Owner/ Attorney Date: 30/06/2021
