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Your New Breed Law Firm

Who we are
We are a distinguished law firm with offices in Grahamstown and Alexandria. Our point of departure is that all firms have the same ability to render legal services, however, we believe that we are able to render client services more efficiently, professionally and with quicker turnaround times.

Service-oriented

We are able to provide professional service in the most efficient way possible.

Service-oriented

We specialise in insolvent estates, property transfers, and litigation.

Client-focused

We are fortunate to have long standing clients, some of them in excess of 30 years!

Client-focused

This highlights our strength in client relationships supported and underwritten by our stringent service delivery policy.

Award-winning

We are the proud winners of a New Breed Law Firm Platinum Group Award.

Award-winning

This has been awarded to our firm by the PH Group in recognition of our above 90% compliance with the Group Standards in 2021/2.

Our legal services

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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Appeal

Appeal and review support and assistance in all appropriate forums, risk and merit assessment, preparation and lodging of appeal documentation... and records, case management, legal representation, briefing of counsel and all related support services.

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Banking and Finance

Banking and finance services, advice and support in relation to credit and finance agreements, transaction structuring, financing agreements, securities and... negotiable instruments, shares and debentures, regulatory compliance, opinions, and drafting of related documentation and agreements.

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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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Competition Law

Advice and support regarding competition law, merger compliance, representation, opinions and all other related aspects of competition law.

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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 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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Meet our professionals

 

Deborah Joubert

Consultant

Deborah joined De Jager & Lordan Inc. as Candidate Attorney in 1991 and is currently a consultant at the firm... specializing in the administration of Insolvent and Deceased Estates, Wills and Estate Planning.  
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Leo Vaccaro

Director

Leo is a Director in the Commercial and Conveyancing Department, and has developed a strong focus on conveyancing, commercial law,... and notarial practice. His core areas of practice include commercial contracting, business structuring, estate planning, property law, and contract law. Leo prioritises speed, practical outcomes, and cost-effectiveness.
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Olivia Mukozhiwa

Candidate Legal Practitioner

Olivia specialises in various aspects of Conveyancing and Notarial Practice. She has a keen interest in registration and cancellation of... mortgage bonds, property transfers, consolidations, and subdivisions. She takes pride in her meticulous nature and her ability to quickly finalize transactions.
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Stuart Tarr

Director

Stuart Tarr is the firm’s civil litigation specialist, with expertise in commercial litigation, interdicts, divorce, family law, children’s rights, labour... and employment law. Having practiced in several High Court divisions across the country, Stuart’s vast experience makes him a perfect match for any remedy a client may need. 
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Werner de Jager

Director

Werner is currently the director of De Jager & Lordan Inc., a position he has held for 30 years. He... specialises in commercial law, commercial contracting, property law, conveyancing, estates and estate planning. He is also an expert insolvency practitioner, practicing in the field for over 25 years. His approach to law is to finalise matters in the simplest, quickest and most cost-effective manner, thereby benefitting his clients. 
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