The Definitive Guide For Attorneys In South Africa
The Definitive Guide For Attorneys In South Africa
Integrity • Honesty • Efficiency and effectiveness • Professionalism • Affordability • Client satisfaction!
Innovative Legal Solutions with Global Reach & Local Dedication. Founded in July 2017, WA Opperman Attorneys is a highly respected general-practice law firm with our office located in Long Street Cape Town, alongside dedicated branches in Paarl & Roodepoort.
Our firm's mission is deeply rooted in providing high-quality legal services to the general public, ensuring we build a long-lasting, supportive relationship with each and every client. Whether we are assisting local South African families or our extensive base of international clients spanning from Australia and Dubai to England and the USA, our approach is always driven by our foundational values: Integrity, Honesty, Efficiency, Professionalism, Affordability, and absolute Client Satisfaction.
We have built a formidable reputation for our robust expertise in Civil Litigation, Commercial Law, and Conveyancing. Because of our strategic location and expansive capabilities, our team can efficiently litigate directly in the Roodepoort, Krugersdorp, Randfontein, and Kagiso Magistrates and Regional Courts without needing to utilize a correspondent firm.
We have assisted clients internationally from the following countries:
Our Expertise & Legal Services
Legal matters can often fall into multiple areas of the law. We offer a highly comprehensive service offering to ensure all your relevant legal issues are fully addressed:
Civil & General Litigation
We provide an innovative, hands-on approach to general litigation for both corporate entities and private individuals. Whether you are the plaintiff or defendant, we carefully map out the best strategy for your particular case. We represent clients robustly in both the Magistrate's Court and High Court, expertly handling matters ranging from complex debt collection and eviction applications to seeking fair compensation for motor vehicle collisions.
Commercial Law
Navigating the business world requires sharp, strategic advice. We render the highest quality commercial legal services to domestic and multi-national clients. Our team assists with negotiating, drafting, and interpreting all commercial agreements. We also provide full-service support for the incorporation of juristic entities, including drafting Memorandum of Incorporations, shareholder agreements, and company resolutions. If your business is in financial distress, we handle complex liquidation and sequestration applications, as well as commercial evictions and business-related debt collection.
Conveyancing & Property Law
Transferring property is a major financial milestone, and our conveyancing services provide seamless support for the transfer of immovable property. Our profound knowledge of property law ensures every transaction is executed with precision. We prepare and settle sale agreements and handle complex transactions involving sectional titles, freehold property, and clusters. We also expertly manage transfers resulting from divorce, deceased estates, or liquidations, as well as notarial functions like the registration of usufructs.
Criminal Defense
Facing criminal charges is daunting, but our dedicated team ensures that a fair trial is given to the accused. We assist with urgent bail applications at police stations, Magistrate's Courts, and High Courts. We pride ourselves on thinking strategically, often assisting with formal representations to the state to have charges withdrawn or diverted away from a criminal trial entirely. We also handle criminal appeals and mediation.
Family Law & Divorces
We handle deeply personal family matters with immense care and practical efficiency. We support couples by drafting clear antenuptial contracts or assisting with changes to their marital regime. Should a relationship safely end, we carefully navigate both opposed and unopposed divorces, and ensure families are financially protected through maintenance claims and applications. If safety is ever a concern, we act decisively to secure domestic violence protection orders.
Wills, Trusts & Deceased Estates
Protecting your legacy is incredibly important. We assist clients in safely drafting wills and handle the intricate registration of inter vivos trusts. When a loved one passes away, we take on the heavy administrative burden of winding up and distributing the deceased estate, providing peace of mind during an emotionally difficult time.
Labour Law
We protect the rights and obligations of both employers and employees in the employment relationship, providing vital labour-related advice and assistance to ensure fairness, equity, and strict compliance in the workplace.
Integrity • Honesty • Efficiency and effectiveness • Professionalism • Affordability • Client satisfaction!
Our mission is to provide a quality legal service to the general public to ensure a long lasting relationship is with each and every client.
Contact our team today to schedule a consultation and let us help you find the best path forward.
Firm Profile last updated: 20 March 2026
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