Distinguished Legal Representation with a Personal Touch. We are a dynamic law firm striving to provide legal services to the community with a personal touch. Reasonable fees and a wide area of expertise including but not limited to civil litigation, commercial contracts, divorces & maintenance, labour law, wills & estates, collections, insolvency law and antenuptial contracts.
With our offices in Somerset West and operating throughout the Western Cape, Goussard Coetzee & Otto Inc. (GCO Law) is a dynamic, distinguished legal firm specializing in comprehensive litigation across both the High Court and Magistrate’s Court. We serve a diverse clientele of corporate and individual clients, striving to provide first-rate legal services to the community with a highly personalized approach and reasonable fees.
The GCO Law Advantage: Comprehensive Solutions & Reasonable Fees
At GCO Law, we believe that first-rate legal assistance should be accessible and tailored to your specific situation. We offer strategic solutions designed to meet the unique needs of both businesses and individuals alike. Whether we are drafting a commercial contract, assisting with a sensitive family matter, or providing robust defense in a criminal case, our dynamic team is committed to delivering expert legal counsel with a deeply personal touch.
Our Expertise & Legal Services
Experience first-rate assistance and comprehensive representation across the following dedicated practice areas:
Litigation & Arbitration: Formidable Courtroom Advocacy
Our well-established attorneys practice extensively in both higher and lower courts throughout the Western Cape. We provide comprehensive civil and criminal litigation services, alongside expert arbitration, ensuring your interests are fiercely protected in any forum.
Commercial Law & Property Transactions: Strategic Business Counsel
We provide expert legal counsel tailored to meet the unique needs of your business. We assist with the drafting of commercial agreements (including lease and sale agreements), the transfer of immovable property, complex applications for liquor licenses, and the swift resolution of building disputes.
Labour Law: Navigating Workplace Compliance
We protect employers and employees alike. Our attorneys provide expert guidance with retrenchment procedures, chair disciplinary hearings, assist with unfair dismissal disputes, and meticulously draft robust employment contracts.
Collections & Evictions: Recovering Your Assets
We help property owners and body corporates recover what is owed to them. Our team efficiently assists with the collection of arrear rental, sectional title levies, and other contractual debts. We also handle the lawful eviction of both commercial and residential tenants.
Family Law: Sensitive & Decisive Support
We manage difficult family transitions with care and precision. Our services include the drafting of antenuptial agreements, managing divorces, calculating maintenance, and securing protection in domestic violence matters.
Wills & Estates: Securing Your Legacy
Our dedicated department assists with the careful drafting of wills and codicils, alongside providing professional and efficient administration of deceased estates to relieve your family of the legal burden.
Criminal Law: Comprehensive Defense
We provide dedicated legal defense for a variety of charges, ranging from drunk driving cases to COVID-19 related offences, ensuring your rights are protected at every step.
Correspondent Work: Ideal Western Cape Jurisdiction
Located in close proximity to the Somerset West and Strand Magistrates Courts, as well as the Somerset West Regional Court, our offices are ideally situated to act as highly reliable and efficient correspondent attorneys for instructing firms.
First rate assistance in Civil Litigation, Family Law, Commercial Law and Property transactions.
Trusted Legal Excellence.
High Court & Magistrate’s Court Litigation | Reasonable Fees | Broad Corporate & Individual Expertise
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 - 17:00
Weekends - CLOSED
Firm Profile last updated: 1 April 2026