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Charl van Rensburg
Director
Charl joined the erstwhile partnership of Van Zyl Le Roux and Hurter as a professional assistant in 1988 and upon the incorporation of the partnership into a professional company in 1989, Charl became a director of VZLR.
Charl is an expert civil litigator and has been involved in numerous prominent matters. In addition to civil litigation, Charl also has a keen interest in corporate law and business enterprises, having lectured on the subject at the Association of Law Societies for 8 years. Charl’s practice includes matters relating to general High and Magistrates’ court litigation, corporate law, commercial law, insurance law, property law, the national credit act, the consumer protection act, debt collections, registration and de-registration of companies, the law of neighbours and defamation. Charl is a keen sportsman and avid sports enthusiast, who enjoys playing golf and cricket. Charl has also completed several Duzi and Fish River Canoe marathons. Other Information
Charl was appointed as the Managing Director of VZLR with effect from 1 March 2013 and is a member of various VZLR committees.
Bernard van Biljon
Director
Bernard joined the erstwhile partnership of Van Zyl Le Roux and Hurter as a professional assistant in 1988 and upon the incorporation of the partnership into a professional company in 1989, Bernard became a director of VZLR.
Bernard heads VZLR’s Conveyancing and Real Estate Department, attending to the transfer of immovable property, registration of mortgage bonds, notarial bonds, servitudes, antenuptial contracts and other notarial documents. Bernard also attends to the establishment of township and sectional title developments. Bernard is a past Chairman of the Conveyancing Examination Committee. He is also a keen sportsman and an avid adventurer.
Other Information
- B.Iuris LLB (UOVS)
- Admitted Attorney
- Admitted Conveyancer
- Admitted Notary
Esté Niemand
Director
Esté joined VZLR in 2000 and became a director in 2002. Esté is the senior Director in VZLR’s Banking and Financial Law department and attends to High Court litigation, Insolvency matters, Banking and Financial Law matters,
Credit Law matters and general litigation. Esté also has vast experience in Family Law, having attended to divorce and other proceedings relating to Family Law.
Other Information
- B.Comm LLB (UOVS)
- Admitted Attorney
- Right of appearance in the High Court
Petro Kruger
Director
Prior to joining VZLR, Petro was an Assistant Registrar of Deeds and was, amongst others, involved in the training of Deeds Examiners and in the examination and registration of deeds.
Petro joined VZLR in 2002 as a candidate attorney and was admitted as an attorney, conveyancer and notary in June 2003. In 1996 Petro was the recipient of the DJ Friedland award from the Law Society for obtaining the highest testing scores in the conveyancing examinations for 1996.
Petro focuses on a wide variety of conveyancing including transfers, township establishments and all aspects relating to sectional titles, notarial deeds. In addition, Petro also has a specialized knowledge in registration and transfer of grant rights, which were applicable by virtue of specific Proclamations applicable to the former homelands.
During 2019 Petro published an article in the De Rebus, dealing with Donations Tax.
Petro is a passionate cook. She also enjoys baking cupcakes for special events at the request of her friends and family. When she is not in the office or the kitchen, Petro enjoys travelling, reading or walking long distances with her dog.
Other Information
- BLC LB (UP)
- Admitted Attorney
- Admitted Conveyancer
- Admitted Notary
JC Kriek
Director
JC served his articles at VZLR in 2006 in the Conveyancing and Real Estate Development department. During February 2007, JC was appointed as a professional assistant at VZLR
after being admitted as an attorney, conveyancer and notary. In September 2007 JC moved to Nelspruit where he heads up VZLR’s Nelspruit branch and during March of 2008, he was appointed as a director of VZLR. JC mostly deals with all aspects of conveyancing, property development and related property law matters.
He further attends to the administration of estates and trusts. With the introduction of a new High Court in Nelspruit, JC looks forward to further establishing VZLR’s footprint in Nelspruit together with his professional team.
Other Information
- LLB (POTCH)
- Admitted Attorney
- Admitted Conveyancer
- Admitted Notary
Tamara Kirchner
Director
In 2003 and prior to joining VZLR, Tamara was employed as a Judges Clerk in the High Court of South Africa, situated in Pretoria. She joined VZLR in 2004 as a candidate attorney and was admitted as an
attorney, and appointed as a professional assistant in VZLR’s General Litigation department, in January 2007.
Tamara was appointed as a director of VZLR in September 2010 and practices in the General Litigation department.
Tamara’s practice includes matters relating to General Litigation, ABSA Vehicle Asset Finance, Insurance Law, Commercial Law, Family Law and debt recovery. Tamara also has a keen interest in legal cost, including the drafting of Bills of Cost
Apart from VZLR, Tamara also holds various other directorships in other companies and was recently elected to serve as counsellor on the Legal Practice Council of Gauteng, where she also chairs the province’s Risk and Compliance Committee.
Tamara is the Head of VZLR’s BEE and Employment Equity portfolios where she practically applies her passion for education, training and skills development of VZLR’s employees and in the process strives to impact the greater society we live in.
Other Information
- LLB (UP)
- Admitted Attorney
- Right of appearance in the High Court
Theo Steyn
Director
Theo was admitted as an attorney and notary in 2008. Shortly after finishing his articles he spent some time in a consulting environment. After the consulting stint he joined VZLR and became a director in 2012.
Theo focuses on high court litigation in the corporate and commercial sphere, the drafting of commercial contracts, investment and structured finance, certain tax related matters principally acting on behalf of SARS and some mining law. He also attends to insolvency inquiries and related matters and has an interest in cyber law.
Other Information
- BCom Economics (UP)
- LLB (UP)
- LLM (UNISA)
- Admitted Attorney and Notary
- Diploma: Insolvency Law and Practice
- Certificate: Cyberlaw
- Right of appearance in the High Court
Jozanne Dickason
Director
Jozanne served her articles at VZLR in 2008. She was admitted as an attorney and conveyancer in 2009 and as a notary in 2010. Jozanne worked in the conveyancing department as a professional assistant
and associate. She was appointed as a director in the Conveyancing and Real Estate Department during 2013. Jozanne specializes in the preparation of all conveyancing documentation, including transfers and mortgage bonds relating to residential and commercial property and in respect of conventional property and sectional title units, personal and praedial servitudes, subdivisions, consolidations, notarial tie agreements, antenuptial contracts and other notarial work.
Other Information
- B.Com LLB (UP) LLM (POTCH)
- Admitted Attorney
- Admitted Conveyancer
- Admitted Notary
Jaun-Pierre Robbertse
Director
Jaun served his articles at VZLR during 2008 and was admitted as attorney during 2009. He became an associate during 2012 and a director in 2013. Juan specializes in personal injuries, medical negligence
and matters relating to unlawful arrest. Jaun is a sports enthusiast and enjoys running and fishing.
Other Information
- B.Com LLB (UP)
- Admitted Attorney
- Right of appearance in the High Court
Waldo Snyman
Director
Waldo obtained his LLB degree from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth in December 2009 and joined VZLR as a candidate attorney during January 2010. Waldo was admitted as an attorney during July 2011
and appointed as a professional assistant in VZLR’s General Litigation department and later promoted to an Associate in November 2014 and appointed as a director on 1 March 2017.
Waldo focuses on, amongst other things, Personal Injury and Professional Negligence matters, Corporate and Commercial law, Registration and De-registration of Companies, General Civil Litigation in the High and Magistrates’ Courts, Insurance law, the National Credit Act, the Consumer Protection Act, Defamation, Evictions and Rental Housing matters, Promotion of Administrative Justice and Access to Information, Criminal Law and Debt Collections.
Waldo also has an interest in forensic investigations and cybercrime and has completed various certificates in this regard. In addition, he has undertaken further studies in the field of Private Security Services Law, which focuses on inter alia private military companies, mercenaries and other private security service providers.
Waldo is avid sports enthusiast who enjoys watching and participating in a variety of sports, including rugby, cricket including action cricket, 5–a-side soccer, jogging and cycling. Waldo’s other interests include writing music, playing guitar, fine dining, hunting and exploring South Africa.
Other Information
- LLB. (NMMU)
- Certificate in Sports Law (UP)
- Certificate (NQF8 level) in Private Security Services Law (WITS)
- Admitted Attorney
- Right of appearance in the High Court
Michelle van der Merwe
Director
Michelle obtained her LLB degree at the University of The Free State and finished her articles in Bloemfontein. She was admitted as an attorney in the North Gauteng High Court in December 2011 and joined the VZLR team in 2012.
Apart from General Litigation in the High and Magistrates’ Courts, Michelle focuses on Family Law and will assist you with your divorce or other family law related matters. Her passion and compassion for people means that she walks the extra mile for and with her clients.
Michelle is also a sports enthusiast who is always game for any challenge. She loves travelling, reading and scuba diving. Fine dining with family and friends is her way to greet the day.
Other Information
- LL.B (UFS)
- Admitted Attorney
- Right of appearance in the High Court
Wihann Joubert
Director
Wihann Joubert joined VZLR in 2010. Since he completed his LLB Degree at the University of South Africa the plight of the disenfranchised due to medical malpractice became his focus. Wihann was admitted as an Attorney during December 2012 and
immediately thereafter was appointed as a professional assistant in VZLR’s Personal Injury, Medical Law and Third Party Claims Department. Wihann’s Masters Degree juxta posed two contentious subjects currently heavily debated in South Africa: The Constitution of South Africa and Personal Injury caused by asphyxia at birth.
He completed his Master’s degree in Medical Law and Ethics cum laude at the University of Pretoria in 2017. Wihann appeared on National Television (Carte Blanche) in 2017 as subject matter specialist to contextualise Constitutional consequences of personal injury caused by medical negligence. Wihann further appeared as guest speaker at various SAMLA (South African Medico-Legal Association) events.
He is married to Marli (Graphic Designer) and a proud father of two beautiful girls (Lena and Katryn). In his past time Wihann breeds Bulldogs and enjoys visiting the family game farm in Limpopo Province.
Other Information
- LLB (UNISA)
- Mphil (Medical Law and Ethics) cum laude (UP)
- Admitted Attorney
- Member of the South African Medico Legal Association
- Right of appearance in the High Court
Jeanne Rabie
Director
Jeanne completed both her B degree in Consumer Science, as well as her B.Com Honours degree at the University of Pretoria, whereafter she completed her LLB degree at the University of South Africa. She joined VZLR as a candidate attorney
during March 2013 and was admitted as an attorney in February 2014.Jeanne‘s experience and practice is dedicated to the administration of deceased and other estates, the drafting of wills, personal injury claims and administrative law. Jeanne’s passion however, lies in case management and she specialises in the administration of Section 17(4)(a) Undertakings in terms of the Road Accident Fund Act.
Jeanne enjoys spending time outdoors and cherishes time spent with family and friends.
Other Information
- B Consumer Science (UP)
- B.Com (HONS) (UP)
- LLB (UNISA)
- Admitted Attorney
- Right of appearance in the High Court
Bhavna Singh
Director
Bhavna completed her LLB degree at the University of Pretoria during January 2010 and is currently completing her LLM degree in Commercial Law at the University of South Africa. She joined VZLR as a candidate attorney during January 2011 and
was admitted as an attorney in March 2013 and became a director in March 2018.
Bhavna‘s experience and practice is dedicated to general litigation with a focus on Administrative Law. Her boundless passion for litigation enables her to practice in all High Courts, Magistrates Courts and Tribunals.
Bhavna is also the Secretary on the Executive Committee of the Pretoria Attorneys Association.
Other Information
- LLB (UP)
- LLM (Unisa)
- Admitted Attorney
- Right of appearance in the High Court
Tshepo Fari
Director
Tshepo completed his LLB degree at the University of Johannesburg in 2011. He joined VZLR as a candidate attorney in January 2012 and was admitted as an attorney in December 2013. Tshepo was appointed in VZLR’s Banking
and Financial Law department immediately after his admission. Tshepo was appointed as a director of in March 2018.
Tshepo completed his LLM in Banking Law at the University of Pretoria in 2018.
Tshepo attends to matters pertaining to Banking and Financial Law, Procurement Law, Insolvency Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation and certain Tax Law related matters.
Tshepo is an avid reader and has a passion for music and sport, especially soccer.
Other Information
- LLM Banking Law (UP)
- LL.B (UJ)
- Admitted Attorney
- Right of appearance in the High Court
Azraa Janse van Vuuren
Director
Azraa completed her LLB degree at the University of Pretoria and finished her articles at a prominent law firm in Pretoria. She was admitted as an attorney in 2012 and joined the team at VZLR in 2014. Azraa was appointed as a director in March 2018.
Azraa’s experience and practice is dedicated to civil litigation and personal injury matters. Azraa is a people’s person who is passionate about litigation and the legal process as a whole.
Hailing from a sporting background, Azraa loves nothing more than to spend her free time sky-diving and enjoying other extreme sports.
Other Information
- LLB (UP)
- Certificate in Competition law (UP)
- Certificate in International insolvency law (UP)
- Admitted Attorney
- Right of appearance in the High Court
Senior Associates
Rakeeba Mahomed
Senior Associate
Rakeeba obtained her LLB degree from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth and joined Le Roux Inc as a candidate attorney.
She was admitted as an attorney in 2004 and appointed as a director in 2006.
In 2010 Rakeeba joined JGS where she practiced as a director until she relocated to Gauteng with her family, where she was appointed as a senior associate at VZLR Inc.
Rakeeba’s practice includes Commercial Law, Personal Injury Law, General Litigation, Labour Law, Administrative Law and Constitutional Law.
Rakeeba enjoys spending time with her family and when possible, training sessions at the gym.
Cecile du Toit
Senior Associate
Cecile completed her LLB degree at the University of Pretoria during November 2008 and commenced articles in January 2009. Cecile was admitted as an attorney during December 2010 and was appointed
as a Professional Assistant at a prominent law firm in Pretoria. She joined the VZLR team in February 2016 as a Junior Associate.
Cecile focuses on, amongst other things, Insurance Law, General Civil Litigation in the High and Magistrates’ Courts, Personal Injury, Corporate and Commercial law, Debt Collection and the Administration of Deceased Estates.
Cecile cherishes time spent with family and friends, socializing around the dining room table with a home cooked meal. Cecile also enjoys taking part in sports and other outdoor activities.
Other Information
- LLB (UP)
- Admitted Attorney
- Right of appearance in the High Court
Anneli van Niekerk
Senior Associate
She has been practising in the field of Personal Injuries, Medical Malpractice and Third Party Claims since 2007, and also acted as a Cost Consultant throughout her career as an attorney in Oct 2018.
Anneli joined VZLR in 2014 as a professional assistant in VZLR‘s Cost Consulting Department.
She has been practising in the field of Personal Injuries, Medical Malpractice and Third Party Claims since 2007, and also acted as a Cost Consultant throughout her career as an attorney.
The Cost Consultant department attends to the drafting of Bills of Cost in any court, attending to the taxation of various types of Bills, opposing Bills on behalf of their clients in all the courts, and all other matters relating to Costs.
Anneli enjoys competing in various outdoor and physical activities. Anneli‘s other interest include camping, music and spending time with her family.
Other Information
- B COM LLB (UP)
- Admitted Attorney
- Right of appearance in the High Court
Willem Louw
Senior Associate
Willem obtained his LLB degree from the University of Pretoria in 2007, was admitted as an attorney in 2008 and as a conveyancer in 2009.
Willem started to practice at Els, Louw and Rasool Inc in 2007 and continued at that firm as a senior associate up to November 2019. Willem gained valuable experience in managing the daily operations that firm’s Nelspruit branch office from 2007 to 2017 after which he moved to Secunda to assist the firm’s head office from 2017 to November 2019.
Willem moved back to Nelspruit and was appointed as a Senior Associate with VZLR Nelspruit in December 2019.
With Mbombela being the Main Seat of the High Court of South Africa, Mpumalanga Division, his focus is on all High court related matters. Willem is dedicated to further establish VZLR’s fast and effective service to all clients and instructing attorneys and to form part of the ever growing VZLR footprint in Mpumalanga. He believes being well rounded in all conveyancing related matters as well as High Court administration and litigation will greatly assist current and prospective clients.
Willem is a married father of two and enjoys the outdoors, camping and hunting He is a sport and fitness enthusiast and has participated in multiple OCR events all over South Africa.
Other information
- LLB (UP)
- Admitted Attorney
- Admitted Conveyancer
- Right of Appearance in the High Court of South Africa
Associates
Nereeze Colett
Associate
Nereeze obtained her LLB Degree at the University of Pretoria on 4 September 2013. She completed Law School through the University of South Africa during December 2013 and commenced her articles at VZLR Incorporated during January 2014.
Nereeze was admitted as an attorney on 8 September 2015 and appointed as a Junior Associate at VLZR.
Nereeze focuses on amongst other things, Insurance Law, General Civil Litigation in the High and Magistrates’ Court, Debt collection, Eviction and Rental Housing matters and Corporate and Commercial Law.
Nereeze enjoys reading, cooking, jogging and spending time with family.
Other Information
- LLB (UP)
- Admitted Attorney
- Right of Appearance in the High Court
- Certificate in Corporate Law (UNISA)
Inge Treurnich
Associate
Inge obtained her LLB degree from the University of Pretoria in December 2015 and completed her articles in December 2016. Inge was admitted as an Attorney and Notary Public during February 2017 and practiced as an Associate in Conveyancing and Commercial law
Fields. During October 2017, Inge was admitted as a Conveyancer. She joined the VZLR team in August 2019 as an Associate in the Conveyancing department.
Her area of practice includes conveyancing and property law, including transfers, mortgage bonds, commercial finance, developments, servitudes, subdivisions and consolidations, notarial agreements, deceased estate transfers, insolvent estate transfers, sheriff transfers and ante nuptial agreements. Inge is also experienced in the drafting and vetting of contracts.
Inge is active and adventurous and enjoys jogging, hiking and the outdoors.
Her interests include playing piano and guitar, painting and sketching, baking, sewing and she loves working with her hands on anything creative.
Other Information
- LLB Cum Laude (UP)
- Admitted Attorney
- Admitted Conveyancer
- Admitted Notary
Leenke Schraader
Associate
Leenke obtained her LLB degree from the North-West University, Pukke Campus in Potchefstroom in December 2011. She enrolled for a Masters in International Import- and Export Law, with specialised focus on Sea Zone Rights in January 2012.
Leenke started as a candidate attorney at Du Toit-Smuts & Mathews Phosa Inc (now known as Du Toit-Smuts & Partners) in Mbombela in January 2013. She was admitted as an attorney during March 2015 and appointed and practiced as a professional assistant in various General Litigation Departments before joining VZLR as an Associate in January 2020. Leenke focusses on Medical Negligence matters, Unlawful Arrest and Detention matters, Divorces and Protection Orders, General Civil Litigation in the High and Magistrates’ Courts, Promotion of Access to Information Act, Criminal Law and Debt Collections. Leenke also has an interest in International Mediation, International Contracts and Logistic Management. Growing up in the Kruger National Park, has given Leenke an unparalleled sense of appreciation for wildlife and adventure. Leenke loves traveling abroad and has high hopes that she will be able to visit all the countries on her travel list. One of the simple truths Leenke lives by, put bluntly by her favourite author, Stephen King, is; “Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work”. Leenke’s other interests include playing squash, playing the ukulele and going to theatre productions and music festivals. Other information:
Koena Nong
Associate
Koena completed his LLB degree from the University of Limpopo (UL) in November 2012 and obtained his degree in May 2013. Koena commenced his articles at Espag Magwai Attorneys in Polokwane in July 2013, and was admitted as an attorney
in February 2015, after which he was appointed as a professional assistant, attending to General Litigation and Family law matters.
In February 2016, Koena was admitted as a Conveyancer and Notary Public and in February 2017, Koena joined VZLR and was appointed as an associate in VZLR’s Conveyancing and Real Estate Department, situated in Nelspruit.
Apart from having extensive knowledge and experience in Family law and General litigation, Koena currently focuses on, amongst others, all notarial work, reporting and administration of deceased estate, all conveyancing matters, including transfers of properties, registration of bonds, and dealing on a day to day basis with the office of the Registrar of Deeds.
Other Information
- LLB: University of Limpopo (UL)
- Currently busy with LLM in PROPERTY LAW with University of South Africa (UNISA
- Admitted Attorney
- Admitted Conveyancer
- Admitted Notary Public
- Right of appearance in the High Court
Junior Associates
Christopher Falck
Junior Associate
Christopher obtained his B.Com degree in 2013 and his LLB degree in 2015 from the University of Stellenbosch. During his last semester as a law student, Christopher was an exchange student at the prestigious Leiden University in the Netherlands.
Christopher joined VZLR as a candidate attorney in January 2015 and was admitted as an attorney in March 2017 where after he was appointed as a professional assistant in VZLR’s General Litigation department. Christopher later moved to VZLR’s Corporate and Commercial Law department.
As a student Christopher served on the University of Stellenbosch’s Central Disciplinary Committee where he gained first-hand experience in internal disciplinary proceedings and the procedures governing same.
Christopher has experience in an array of fields which include Commercial Law, Personal Injury and Professional Negligence, General Civil Litigation in the High and Magistrates’ Courts, the Consumer Protection Act, The Domestic Violence Act, The Protection from Harassment Act, Defamation, Evictions and Rental Housing matters, Criminal Law, Debt Collections and Legal Cost Consulting.
Christopher has a passion for entrepreneurial law and believes that South Africa and Africa as a whole should focus on creating an environment where entrepreneurs can flourish. Start-ups, application driven businesses and businesses with an outside-of-the-box approach are what interests Christopher the most.
Christopher is an avid traveller, be it locally or abroad. He is also a scuba diving enthusiast and regards Mozambique as one of his favourite diving destinations. When it comes to sports Christopher watches soccer and rugby and participates in soccer and running.
Other Information
- B.COM (US), LLB (US).
- Admitted Attorney
- Right of Appearance in the High Court
Phillip Grimbeek
Junior Associate
Phillip joined VZLR in 2015 and finished his LLB degree at the University of the Free State in 2017. Phillip was admitted as an attorney during August 2017 and immediately thereafter appointed as a junior associate in VZLR’s Personal Injury
and Third Party Claims department.
Phillip attends to Third Party Claims against the Road Accident Fund, and all matters related thereto.
Other Information
- LLB. (FS)
- Admitted Attorney
- Right of appearance in the High Court
Janine Pillay
Junior Associate
Janine obtained her B.A LAW degree in 2012 from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal and her LLB degree in 2017 from the University of South Africa. Janine joined VZLR as a candidate attorney in February 2015 and was admitted as an attorney in February 2018.
She was appointed as a junior associate in VZLR’s General Litigation department.
Janine has experience in an array of fields which include Insurance Law, Recoveries on behalf of Banks, Third Party Claims, Personal Injury and Professional Negligence, General Civil Litigation in the High and Magistrates’ Courts, the Consumer Protection Act, The Domestic Violence Act, Evictions and Rental Housing matters and Debt Collections.
Janine has been elected as the Employment Equity, Skills and Development forum Manager at VZLR Inc. She works closely with issues of diversity in the workplace and epitomizes Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment within the firm.
Janine is a food fanatic and enjoys experiencing other cultures through their food. In her spare time Janine and her family are often involved in many charity initiatives in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Amongst other things, she also enjoys hike trails, yoga, spa treatments and travelling.
Other Information
- B.A LAW (UKZN), LLB (UNISA).
- Admitted Attorney
- Right of Appearance in the High Court
Megan Labuschagne
Junior Associate
Megan obtained her LLB cum laude at the University of Pretoria in 2016. She joined VZLR in 2017 as a candidate attorney. She was admitted as an attorney and notary in 2018, where after she was appointed as a Junior Associate in VZLR’s Corporate and Commercial Law department.
Megan mostly attends to Corporate and Commercial matters including the drafting of commercial contracts, and litigation in the High and Magistrates’ Courts.
During her time in University, Megan obtained numerous accolades including –
- The Medal of the Vice Chancellor and Principal
• The Grotius Penning awarded by the Society of Advocates
• Phatshoane Henney medal
• Academic Honorary Colours (Student Representative Council)
• Member of the Dean’s Merit List from 2013 to 2016
• Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society for Academic Achievement
She was also not only satisfied with her own accomplishments, but also imparted her knowledge on others and dedicate her free time to work as a tutor in the University’s Department of Private Law.
Megan is an avid reader and a collector of classic novels. During her free time, she enjoys adventure sports such as competing in trail runs and 5i50 Triathlon Team events.
Other Information
- LLB. (UP)
- Admitted Attorney
- Admitted Notary
- Right of Appearance of in the High Court
Vuyo Mabuntana
Junior Associate
Vuyo was conferred a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Law Degree, with specialization in Taxation and Economics, by the University of Pretoria in 2016. Vuyo continued reading towards further academic studies and was conferred a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree, with special interests in Land
and Land Reform, Sports Law and Deeds and Notarial Practices, by University of Pretoria in 2017.
During January 2017, Vuyo joined VZLR as a candidate attorney and was subsequently appointed as a junior associate in VZLR‘s Corporate and Commercial Law Department in 2019.
Vuyo focusses on, amongst other things, corporate and commercial related transactions, company registrations and deregistrations, tax law and tax related matters, alternative dispute resolution, general civil litigation matters in the Magistrates’ Court and the High Court of South Africa.
Vuyo considers himself to be a “life-long leaner” and attends various seminars in order to remain in tune with the everchanging legislative framework, the demands of society/clients and the legal professional services industry at large.
In his spare time Vuyo enjoys reading historical African literature, travelling, is a food enthusiast and has a keen ear for soulful music.
Other Information:
- BCom (Law – Taxation and Economics)(UP)
- LLB (UP)
- Admitted Attorney
Lawrence Kekana
Junior Associate
Lawrence obtained his LLB degree from the University of South Africa in 2017 and attended Law School at the University of South Africa, Sunnyside campus in first semester 2018. He completed his articles at VZLR Incorporated Attorneys and was admitted as an attorney in March 2019.
He joined VZLR from January 2018 as a Candidate Attorney in the High Court Motion Department dealing mostly with applications for Personal Injury and Third Party Claims department, and any other applications. He was rotated to the Magistrate department from July 2018 to date dealing with Appearances on behalf of all departments within the firm.
Lawrence heeded the calling of law after a career in the Master of the High Court Pretoria. He was an Administrative Clerk at the Master of the High Court, Pretoria. He is currently pursuing his studies with the University of Pretoria, enrolled for his Masters Degree in Intellectual Property.
Justine Schubart
Junior Associate
Justine obtained her LLB degree from the University of Pretoria in April 2017 and joined VZLR as a candidate attorney during January 2017. Justine was admitted as an attorney during May 2019 and appointed as a junior associate in VZLR‘s Family Law department.
Justine focusses on, amongst other things, Divorces, Domestic Violence Applications, Maintenance Applications, Children’s Court matters, and General Civil Litigation in the High and Magistrates’ Courts.
Justine has a passion for children’s rights, she has undertaken further studies and completed her LLM in international law, with a mini dissertation focusing on the rights and accountability of child soldiers in armed conflict.
Justine uses her downtime to read fiction novels and spends time with her family.
Other Information
- (UP)
- LLM (UP)
- Admitted Attorney
Jowidene van Schalkwyk
Junior Associate
Jowidene served her articles at one of the top IP and commercial law firms in the country and was admitted as an attorney in 2017. After being admitted, she pursued the legal advising environment where she was exposed to extensive company-,
competition- and contract law matters and managed the company’s litigious matters which provided her with a holistic view of corporate-commercial law.
Jowidene is regarded as an experienced corporate and commercial attorney and currently advises businesses on general corporate-, contracts- and tax law. She has experience in a variety of competition law matters ranging from prohibited practices to merger control and have advised clients in the agricultural sector.
Credentials
- LLB, North West University
- LLM (merit), University of Pretoria
- Member of LPC
Emmy Radebe
Junior Associate
Emmy graduated for her Bachelor of Arts in Law in 2015 and she obtained her LLB in 2017, both at the North – West University, Potchefstroom Campus. She thereafter commenced her articles as a Candidate Attorney at VZLR in 2018,
in the general litigation department which specialises in civil and action procedures in both the Magistrate and High Court. Emmy has also been exposed to an array of other legal fields including law of succession, administration of deceased estates, insurance law and banking law.
Emmy was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa in 2019, (is awaiting her admission as a Notary Public) and has since hereinafter been an appointed as a Junior Associate in the general litigation department with us. She is currently completing her Master’s Degree in Mercantile Law through the University of Pretoria and has a keen interest in Contracts, Investments and Property.
Emmy has a bubbly personality and lights up any room at any given instance, despite the seriousness and how nerve wrecking our profession may be. She has recently committed to taking long distance walks on weekends and her favourite treat is taking a nap on a Sunday afternoon.
Danielle Visser
Junior Associate
Danielle obtained her LLB degree from the University of South Africa in December 2016 and joined VZLR as a candidate attorney during April 2018. During her time as a candidate attorney,
Danielle was exposed to our Banking and Finance Department in her first year and our General Litigation department in her second year.
Danielle has a passion for social justice and prior to joining our team at VZLR she worked at a Human Right’s consultancy firm. In December 2018, Danielle obtained her LLM degree in International Human Rights law, with distinction, from the University of Pretoria.
Danielle was admitted as an attorney during February 2020 and appointed as a junior associate in VZLR’s General Litigation department.
Danielle focusses on, amongst other things, Personal Injury and Professional Negligence matters, Corporate and Commercial law, Registration and De-registration of Companies, General Civil Litigation in the High and Magistrates’ Courts, Insurance law, the National Credit Act, the Consumer Protection Act, Defamation, Evictions and Rental Housing matters, Promotion of Administrative Justice and Access to Information, Criminal Law and Debt Collections.
Danielle is an animal lover with a keen interest in history. She enjoys travelling the world, keeping up with current affairs and spending time with her loved ones.
Nurah Chettiar
Junior Associate
Nurah obtained her LLB degree from the University of Pretoria in 2017 and joined VZLR as a candidate attorney during January 2018.
Nurah was admitted as a legal practitioner during October 2019 and appointed as a junior associate in VZLR’s Personal Injury and Third Party Claims Department.
Nurah has an interest in the fields of Banking and Insolvency Law and is currently pursuing a LLM in Commercial Law .
Nurah enjoys reading, travelling and spending time with family.
Other Information
- LLB. (UP)
- Admitted Attorney
- Right of appearance in the High Court
Consultants
Frans Geldenhuys
Consultant
Frans joined the erstwhile partnership of Van Zyl Le Roux and Hurter in 1975 and became a partner in 1977. Upon the incorporation of the partnership into a professional company in 1989, Frans became a director of VZLR.
Frans focused on all forms of civil litigation, both in the High Courts and Magistrates’ Courts. Frans is an information technology expert and developed the information technology infrastructure of the firm from a modest first fax machine to the intricate infrastructure in place today.
Frans has a keen interest in attorney’s accounting and all aspects relating to the cost-effective operation of an attorney’s office. He was instrumental in developing VZLR’s cost consultancy department and the related cost consultancy computer programs used by VZLR’s cost consultants.
Frans retired as a director of VZLR in February 2014 after practicing as such for 37 years. He currently practices as a consultant at the firm, tending to civil High Court and related matters.
Frans is still available as a consultant to other attorneys for advice and evaluation of IT systems, infrastructure, attorney’s accounting and all aspects relating to the cost-effective operation of an attorney’s office, as well as cost consultancy computer programs for the drafting of bills of costs.
Frans was an avid sportsman and now spends his free time tending to the needs of his farms and family.
Anton van Velden
Consultant
Anton joined the erstwhile partnership of Van Zyl Le Roux and Hurter in 1977 as a candidate attorney, was admitted as an attorney and appointed as a professional assistant in 1979 and became a partner in 1980.
Upon the incorporation of the partnership into a professional company in 1989, Anton became a director of VZLR.
Anton previously headed VZLR’s Corporate and Commercial department and holds a Certificate in Mergers and Acquisitions. During his final year at the University of Pretoria, Anton was a junior lecturer in the Department of Commercial Law. He also lectured for candidate attorneys on behalf of the Association of Law Societies.
Anton was involved in a number of prominent cases in the Supreme Court of Appeal, including matters relating to the review of an Arbitrator’s Award, Court Orders in respect of “pension interest” in matrimonial matters, the ownership of immovable property of a church vis-à-vis the congregation, as well as the request for information in terms of Section 50 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act.
Anton retired as a director of VZLR at the end of February 2019, after having been with the firm for 42 years. He currently practices as a consultant at the firm attending to Corporate and Commercial matters.
Other Information
- BA. LLB (UP)
- Chairman
- Admitted Attorney
- Admitted Conveyancer
- Admitted Notary
- Right of Appearance in the High Court
Bertus van Zyl
Consultant
Bertus joined the erstwhile partnership of Van Zyl Le Roux and Hurter in 1979 as a candidate attorney, was admitted as an attorney and appointed as a professional assistant in 1981, before becoming a partner in 1982.
incorporation of the partnership into a professional company in 1989, Bertus became a director of VZLR.
Bertus is a member of the Panel of Insolvency Practitioners and attends to the winding-up of insolvent companies and individuals with estates, which are often in excess of ten million rand. As an admitted conveyancer, Bertus also attends to property transactions.
Bertus is a very keen sportsman and avid sports enthusiast who enjoys playing golf and action cricket. Bertus has also completed the Comrades and Two Oceans Ultra marathons and several Duzi and Fish River Canoe marathons, Ironman Challenges, Midmar Miles, 94.2 Cycling Challenges and Cape Argus Cycling Challenges.
Other Information
- B.Proc (UP)
- Admitted Attorney
- Admitted Conveyancer
- Right of appearance in the High Court
Rohan Coetzee
Consultant
Rohan obtained his B.Proc degree at the University of Pretoria in 1996 and served as a military law practitioner in the South African National Defence Force until 2001. Hereafter he completed his articles at a prominent law firm in Pretoria and was admitted as an attorney of the High Court in August 2002.
During 2007 he started specializing in labour law and now inter alia acts as an initiator, presiding officer or appeals authority in disciplinary proceedings, drafts employment contracts and legal opinions, represents parties at the CCMA and bargaining councils, provides general labour law advice and conducts general litigation matters in the High and Magistrates Courts
Rohan joined VZLR in April 2013 in the Labour Law department. Rohan takes great pride in the service which he renders and being an officer of the Court.
Rohan is an avid nature enthusiast and loves to spend his free time outdoors with his family.
Odette Venter
Consultant
Odette obtained her LLB degree from the University of South Africa in 2014 and attended Law School at the University of Pretoria in 2015. She completed her articles at Gustav Smit Attorney and was admitted as an attorney in May 2016. She joined VZLR in October 2016 as a Consultant in the Personal Injury
and Third Party Claims department, dealing with personal injury and Third Party Claims.
Odette heeded the calling of law after a career in the media. She was a Journalist and Photographer in the employment of Media24, and later a Subeditor in the employment of Capital Media. She was awarded 7th place in the category Photographer of the Year in 2009 in the national Sanlam competition for Community Press. She is also a published writer and obtained a National Diploma in Fine Arts at the Vaal Triangle University of Technology in 1993.
She has a keen interest in Legal Philosophy, Ethics and Religion. Other interests include creative writing and diamond evaluation.
Louise du Plooy
Consultant
Louise obtained her LLB degree from the University of South Africa on 11 June 2015.
She completed Law School through the University of South Africa during December 2017 and commenced her articles at VZLR Incorporated during July 2015.
Louise was admitted as an Attorney on 6 September 2018 and appointed as a Consultant in the Personal Injury and Third Party Claims Department, dealing with personal injury and third party claims.
Louise also enjoys music, outdoor activities, cycling, hiking and spending time with friends and family.
Other Information
- LLB (Unisa)
- Admitted Attorney
- Right of Appearance in the High Court
