Richard Higgs

Firm:

RGH Attorneys + Conveyancers (Jeffreys Bay)

Areas Of Practice:

Association Agreements, Business Law, Collections, Commercial, Commercial Drafting, Company Law, Company Registrations, Contracts, Conveyancing, Corporate, Debt Collections, Deceased Estates, Emotional Will, Estates, Franchising, General Practice, Joint Ventures and Acquisitions , Leases, Licensing, Mergers and Acquisitions, Outsourcing, Partnership Agreements, POPI Act (POPIA) / Data Protection / Privacy Law, Property Law, Sale of Business, Sectional Title, Servitudes, Shareholders Agreements, Wills

Phone Number:

074 133 9191

Cell Number:

+27741339191

WhatsApp:

+27741339191

Email address:

rhiggslaw@outlook.com

Position:

Director - Admitted Attorney & Conveyancer

Years of Practice:

LPC Number:

32108

Address:

5 Mistletoe Crescent, Jeffreys Bay

Region:

Eastern Cape

Area:

Jeffreys Bay

Postal Address:

5 Mistletoe Crescent, Jeffreys Bay, 6300

Qualifications:

• LLB (Law)
• B.Com (Law and Commerce)

History:

Richard Higgs is the Founder of RGH Attorneys + Conveyancers in Jeffreys Bay. Admitted as an Attorney in 2010 and a Conveyancer in 2014, he brings over 15 years of private practice and in-house corporate counsel experience to the Eastern Cape and South Africa as a whole.

Professional Overview & Specialization Richard holds a BCom Law and an LLB from the University of Johannesburg. He offers an exceptionally rare combination of skills for a regional practitioner, operating as a true legal generalist with a corporate and commercial pedigree. He undertands what businesses require from lawyers. Between 2011 and 2019, he practiced as the managing partner of a Johannesburg law firm. Following this, he served as sole in-house legal counsel for diversified corporate groups in the technology, payments, logistics, and distribution sectors from 2019 to 2025.

Having opened RGH Attorneys + Conveyancers in October 2025, Richard brings a pragmatic, commercially oriented approach to every matter. His extensive transaction management experience allows him to draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements, oversee end-to-end property acquisitions, and deliver clear, decisive advice to business stakeholders and private clients alike.

Verified Credentials & Standing

Admissions (South Africa): Admitted Attorney (2010) and Conveyancer (2014).
International Admissions: Admitted as a Lawyer of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Australia (2026).
Academic Foundation: LLB (2006–2008) and BCom Law (2003–2006), University of Johannesburg.
Experience: Over 15 years of post-admission experience across private practice, corporate in-house, and legal consulting roles.
LPC Number: 32108

Languages:

English

Attorney Profile last updated: 7 October 2026