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About us

Our vision reflects in how we pride ourselves on working hard with diligence and determination in order to provide and to keep providing exceptional legal services, doing so with integrity and accountability.

We welcome the association with clients with a similar point of view, whether the community of Kroonstad or corporate entities.

We are known as one of the oldest firms in the Republic of South Africa. Established in 1907, we have grown from a small firm to a company currently employing 5 professional attorneys, 1 paralegal, 1 senior consultant, and a support staff of 14 people.

We are centrally located in Kroonstad, situated at 25 President Street, Kroonstad. Our legal team has over 85 years of legal experience between them, which enables us to offer a diverse range of legal services.

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We value excellence, efficiency and expeditious service as well as an understanding that communication is the most important aspect in building a lasting relationship with all our clients. Our moral values drives our strive to effectively assist our valued clients.

We aim to pave the way for long term partnerships based on mutual trust by providing innovative and comprehensive solutions for all our client’s legal needs

Law of Succession

* Drafting of wills * Estate planning * Appointments as Executors and administration of deceased estates * Drafting of Trusts

Family Law

* Antenuptial contracts * Divorces * Maintenance * Appointment of curators

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Meet The Directors

Gerhard Hartman

Wynand Botha

Melize Kachelhoffer

Marne Minnaar

Gerhard obtained the following degrees at the University of Pretoria : BLC (1985), LL.B (1986) and HDIP TAX (PRAK) (1996)His articles were completed at the firm Ross & Jacobsz in Pretoria, and he was admitted as an attorney in 1990. He joined Du Randt & Louw during 1991 and was admitted as a Conveyancer in 1998 and as Notary in 2000. He also obtained his tax qualification.His specialties include conveyancing, estate planning and tax matters, and he has obtained the right of appearance in the High Court during 1996. He has been the head of our conveyancing department for more than 30 years and has an intrinsic understanding of conveyancing and a uncanny ability to find solutions for complicated legal problems. Gerhard has been part of the Kroonstad community since birth and is a respected and accomplished farmer when he is out of the office.

Wynand obtained his B.Comm (law) in 1992 and his LL.B (cum laude) in 1995, finishing his articles at the firm Symington & de Kok in Bloemfontein.

He was admitted as an attorney in 1997 and has been an integral part of our team since 1998. Wynand specialises in Deceased Estates, Commercial law as well as criminal law. Hs ability to assist clients with estate and commercial problems in an efficient and thorough manner is unmatched and his expertise obtained over the years makes him indispensable.

Melize obtained both her B.Com. (law) and LL.B. degrees at the North-West University in Potchefstroom in 2006 and 2008, respectively. Melize completed her article clerkship at Breytenbach Mavuso Incorporated in Bethlehem in 2009 and was admitted as an attorney on April 23, 2009. On February 11, 2010, she was admitted as a conveyancer and public notary, during which time Melize joined Cloete & Neveling Incorporated, an attorney firm in Harrismith, as head of their Commercial & Property Department. Melize joined Du Randt & Louw Incorporated in October 2019 to practice as an attorney, conveyancer, and public notary. She specialises in property, commercial law, and deceased estates. Melize is also the first female director in the history of our firm, and we pride ourselves on her ability to take charge and provide effective legal services without discrimination to both our small and largest clients.

Marne is our youngest and most recent director. She is a dynamic and energetic attorney, working hard to obtain the best results for her clients. Marnè obtained her LL.B. degree at the North-West University in Potchefstroom in 2018. Marne completed her article clerkship at Du Randt & Louw and was admitted as an attorney in 2020. Marnè specialises in civil and criminal litigation.

Melisa obtained her LL.B Cumm Laude from the University of the Free State in 2014 and was admitted as an attorney and notary on February 16, 2017. Melisa has been with our firm for more than 8 years and, as a result, has gained extensive understanding and knowledge in many fronts of the law. She has excellent communication skills and currently practices as an attorney and notary, specializing in civil and criminal litigation, family law, CCMA, and related labour matters. She also has right of appearance in the High Court since 2023.

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Due to our extensive reference and support base in the form of correspondents as well as Senior Council, we are able to provide clients with proper, professional legal services, whether or not we specialise in certain fields or not.

Since 1994, we have played a substantial role in the registration of numerous properties into the name of The National Government of the Republic of South Africa (Department of Rural Development and Land Affairs) with regard to their land reform project and form part of their panel of attorneys who handle transfers.

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Commitment

We are committed to personal contact with our clients at all stages and throughout accountability. We strive to add value without compromising quality, integrity, or sound moral judgment. While we embrace change and the challenges it brings, we will not compromise our principles.

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Transparency

In respect of our conveyancing department we we operate independently as we hold no interest in any estate agency and/or mortgage originator, this enables us to provide an objective and professional service to our clients.

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principles

Our approach to practice is based on the following principles, which enables us to provide excellent quality of service in all fields

Our client’s interests are number one priority;
All our client’s needs are served effectively and without delay;

we will assist you in any issue Or conflict

In handling your matter , we strive to make every effort to

Agree on your objectives at the outset
Reply to all correspondence promptly
Provide you with copies of all relevant documents as requested
Return all your queries promptly
Provide a clear record of all work completed and charged for
Ensure that we remain accessible at all times

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Law of Succession

Family Law

Commercial law

Litigation

Criminal Law

Property Law

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