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Wheeldon Rushmere & Cole Inc (Grahamstown)

Phone Number:
Docex:
8 Grahamstown
Email address:
Areas Of Practice:
Access to Children, Antenuptial Contracts, Arbitration, Bail, Collections, Commercial, Commercial Drafting, Company Law, Company Registrations, Competition Law, Construction, Contracts, Conveyancing, Corporate, Criminal, Debt Collections, Debt consolidation, Deceased Estates, Divorce, Divorce Mediation, Employment Law, Estates, Industrial Relations, Insolvency, Insurance Law, Intellectual Property, Labour Law, Liquidation, Liquor Law, Litigation (Civil), Litigation (Criminal), Litigation (General), Litigation (High Court), Litigation (Magistrates Court), Maintenance, Matrimonial, Notary / Notaries Public, Personal Injury, Sectional Title, Sequestrations, Servitudes, Town Planning, Township Establishment, Trademarks, Trusts, Wills
Years of Practice:
108
LPC Number:
57314
Address:
119 High Street, Grahamstown
Region:
Eastern Cape
Area:
Makhanda / Grahamstown
Postal Address:
P O box 88, Grahamstown, 6140
Description:

A Century of Trusted Legal Excellence in Grahamstown. Located in the historic Connaught Chambers on High Street, Wheeldon, Rushmere & Cole Inc. (WRC) has been a steadfast pillar of the Grahamstown community since 1908. Having celebrated our centenary on 25 September 2008, our highly experienced team is built on a solid foundation of providing the highest quality of care and proffesional service to our clients. We are renowned for our deep expertise in Property and Conveyancing, Deceased and Insolvent Estates, and comprehensive Civil Litigation.

Whether you are a local family navigating a difficult transition, or a major corporate entity requiring sharp commercial advice, we are fully comitted to delivering highly effective, multi-disciplinary legal services tailored to your exact needs.

Our Expertise & Legal Services
We offer a comprehensive range of legal solutions designed to support both individual clients and corporate entities. Our dedicated team provides specialized, expanded services to meet your specific situation:

High Court & Magistrate Court Litigation
Going to court can be an incredibly daunting experiance, but you do not have to face it alone. We have two dedicated directors handling all aspects of civil litigation. From complex building and construction disputes to challenging liquidation and sequestration applications, as well as criminal matters, we provide strong, reliable representation in all courts to fiercely protect your rights.

Personal Injury & Insurance Law
If you have suffered a personal injury or are dealing with a frustrating insurance dispute, our team is here to fight for your fair compensation. We undertake intensive personal injury litigation and handle complex professional indemnity claims. We also provide sound, practical advice on all general insurance matters to ensure you are fully protected when things go wrong.

Estates, Insolvencies & Trusts
We provide deeply compassionate and highly organized support for your family's financial future. Our dedicated attorneys handle the sensitive administration of deceased estates to ease the heavy burden on your loved ones, as well as the careful administration of insolvent estates. We also offer comprehensive estate planning, the drafting of clear wills, and the registration and ongoing administration of trusts to safely secure your wealth for the next generation.

Family Law
We understand that family transitions require an incredibly gentle and understanding approach. Our team offers clear guidence and steadfast support for the drafting of antenuptial contracts to start your marriage on a safe, secure foundation. If a relationship breaks down, we assist with divorce proceedings and settlement negotiations, helping you and your loved ones navigate these highly sensitive family matters with dignity and respect.

Commercial & Corporate Law
We advise clients on commercial transactions of both a national and international nature, ensuring your business operates securely and efficiently. Our dedicated corporate team handles the careful negotiation and drafting of all commercial contracts, the formal registration of new companies and business trusts, and provides expert guidence on complex competition law to help your enterprise thrive.

Conveyancing & Property Law
Property transactions are major financial milestones. Our specialist conveyancer is dedicated full-time to ensuring your property dealings are completely smooth and secure. We handle a massive scope of property work, including standard residential transfers, commercial property transactions, land consolidations and subdivisions, and the drafting of sale agreements. We also confidently manage the registration of mortgage bonds, the opening of sectional title and township registers, notarial servitudes, and even complex liquor law applications.

Labour Law
The workplace should be fair, safe, and fully compliant for everyone involved. We have two specialist attorneys completely dedicated to managing stressful labour and industrial disputes. Whether you are an employer seeking to minimize risk or an employee facing unfair treatment, we provide robust representation in the CCMA and the Labour Court, ensuring your workplace rights are strictly upheld.

Recoveries & Credit Management
We provide highly effective, proffesional solutions for debt recovery so your business does not suffer from unpaid accounts. Our full-time specialist assists with administrations, credit management, practical debt advice, and all aspects of financial collections to firmly protect your bottom line.

Don't navigate the legal system alone. Contact our team today to schedule a consultation and let us help you find the best path forward.

Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Weekends: Closed

Firm Profile last updated: 18 March 2026