GVS Law

Our mission is to provide our clients with legal advice that is ethical, reasonably priced, and commercially viable, in a professional yet approachable manner.

A Reputation for Excellence

Building long-lasting personal relationships with all our clients and handling matters entrusted to us with passion is a matter of pride with us.

We are an association of specialised Commercial Law Firms, each registered with the relevant Law Society in its country of operation. The South African firm commenced practice in May 2009, and the Namibian firm commenced practice in November 2017. We have more than 30 years’ combined experience.

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We are a Specialised Commercial Law Firm

We provide specialised commercial law services, specifically in the following fields:

Labour Law Services

Labour law deals with all aspect of the employment relationship between an employer and its employees, and is regulated, amongst...

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Law of Landlord and Tenant

The law of landlord and tenant regulates the relationship between the parties to a lease of immovable property…

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Correspondent Attorney Services

In terms of the Magistrate’s Courts Rules, a party litigating in any court is to provide a service address within 15km from the...

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Drafting General Agreements

We regularly assist with the drafting of general commercial agreements, such as purchase and sale, shareholders’ agreements sale of...

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Arbitration

Arbitration is an alternative to litigation, where the parties agree to appoint a specific person or have a person nominated by an...

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Our People

Ben Groot

Attorney, Director: SA

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Albert van Zyl

Attorney, Director: SA

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Michelle Saaiman

Attorney, Director: NAM

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Emile Haughton

Attorney: SA

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Leonette Craffert

Attorney: SA

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Yinhla Maluleke

Candidate Attorney: SA

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Magda Groot

Financial Manager: SA

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Marietjie van Zyl

Financial Manager: SA & NAM

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Nastasia Swart

Financial Assistant: SA

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Nerina du Plessis

Personal Assistant: SA

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Erna de Jong

Personal Assistant: SA

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Debbie Brits

Personal Assistant: SA

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Uareara Tjaveondja

Legal Assistant: NAM

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Monika Pienaar

Receptionist: SA

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Why Our Firm is Right for You

There are many commercial attorneys, and trying to choose the correct firm might seem daunting. We can give you at least three good reasons why you should entrust your matters to us:

More than a quarter century of combined experience.
We focus on relationships, not transactions.
Proven experience in our areas of practice.