Your New Breed Law Firm

Du Plessis & Van der Westhuizen Inc. is a medium-sized law firm of “new breed of attorneys” located in Rustenburg, 2 Edam Avenue Waterval East ext. 37, on the Main Road R24 towards the N4 and Waterfall Mall.

Client Satisfaction

Your satisfaction is our first priority!

Client Satisfaction

Our central value of caring ensures that we position client satisfaction centrally in our business and our way of doing this. Guaranteed!

Tailored Solutions

No one-size fits all here. Only custom solutions for you!

Tailored Solutions

We undertake to provide client specific solutions to you that comes from understanding your needs, demands and unique problems.

Administration of Estates

Administration of deceased estates, include advice and guidance, executorships, preparation of all documentation for submission to the Master of the High Court, preparation of agreements, management of estate assets and liabilities, and all related aspects to ensure a successful administration of a deceased estate.

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Appeal

Appeal and review support and assistance in all appropriate forums, risk and merit assessment, preparation and lodging of appeal documentation and records, case management, legal representation, briefing of counsel and all related support services.

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Black Economic Empowerment

Advice and support in respect of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) scorecard planning, BEE transaction structuring, equity transactions and ownership models, empowerment funding, BEE compliance in respect of relevant BEE legislation, codes and charters, skills development, centralized procurement and socio-economic and enterprise development initiatives.

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Bond Registration and Cancellation

Advice and support regarding the registration and cancellation of mortgage bonds, drafting and preparation of securities, engaging with financiers, preparation and lodging of documentation with the Deeds Office, engaging with third parties, obtaining all necessary authorities and approvals, management of the registration or cancellation process.

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Child Rights

Advice, guidance and support in respect of child rights, including protection, maintenance, custody, adoptions, surrogacy, legal representation, mediation, negotiation, investigations, drafting of documentation and agreements, initiation of proceedings and all other matters relating to child rights.

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Commercial Contracting

Advice and drafting of all types of commercial, business and other agreements and transaction documents, standardised contract formats, reviews and audits, risk assessments, negotiation, mediation and dispute resolution.

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Administration of Estates

Administration of deceased estates, include advice and guidance, executorships, preparation of all documentation for submission to the Master of the High Court, preparation of agreements, management of estate assets and liabilities, and all related aspects to ensure a successful administration of a deceased estate.
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Appeal

Appeal and review support and assistance in all appropriate forums, risk and merit assessment, preparation and lodging of appeal documentation and records, case management, legal representation, briefing of counsel and all related support services.
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Black Economic Empowerment

Advice and support in respect of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) scorecard planning, BEE transaction structuring, equity transactions and ownership models, empowerment funding, BEE compliance in respect of relevant BEE legislation, codes and charters, skills development, centralized procurement and socio-economic and enterprise development initiatives.
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Bond Registration and Cancellation

Advice and support regarding the registration and cancellation of mortgage bonds, drafting and preparation of securities, engaging with financiers, preparation and lodging of documentation with the Deeds Office, engaging with third parties, obtaining all necessary authorities and approvals, management of the registration or cancellation process.
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Child Rights

Advice, guidance and support in respect of child rights, including protection, maintenance, custody, adoptions, surrogacy, legal representation, mediation, negotiation, investigations, drafting of documentation and agreements, initiation of proceedings and all other matters relating to child rights.
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Commercial Contracting

Advice and drafting of all types of commercial, business and other agreements and transaction documents, standardised contract formats, reviews and audits, risk assessments, negotiation, mediation and dispute resolution.
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Our Services

Black Economic Empowerment

Advice and support in respect of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) scorecard planning, BEE transaction structuring, equity transactions and ownership models, empowerment funding, BEE complian...

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Commercial Contracting

Advice and drafting of all types of commercial, business and other agreements and transaction documents, standardised contract formats, reviews and audits, risk assessments, negotiation, med...

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Corporate

Advice and support in respect of entity formation, preparation of founding documentation, registrations, maintenance, amendments, drafting of agreements and resolutions, and company secretar...

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Debt Collection and Recovery

Debt collection and recovery services, including ‘soft’ collections and collections of a litigious nature, advice on credit agreements, debt structuring, negotiation, settlements, and other ...

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Estate Planning

Advice and planning in respect of personal and family estates, integrated estate structuring, fiduciary services, entity formation and registrations, taxation, opinions, trusteeships, drafti...

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Legal Training

Training on legal and related topics, including webinars, seminars, workshops, videos, training guides and presentations, training agreements, information packs etc. Customized and tailored ...

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Nuptial Service

Advice and counsel in respect of civil and customary marriages and patrimonial systems, cohabitation, life partnerships and other forms of long-term relationships, patrimonial consequences, ...

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Property Transfer

Advice and support in the transfer of immovable property ownership, registrations and amendments at the Deeds Office, due diligences, preparation and lodging of documentation, obtaining all ...

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Will and Trust

Advice and guidance in respect of the drafting and execution of a will, planning and formation of a family / business / testamentary trust, taxation, compliance and fiduciary aspects, regist...

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Black Economic Empowerment

Advice and support in respect of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) scorecard planning, BEE transaction structuring, equity transactions and ownership models,... empowerment funding, BEE compliance in respect of relevant BEE legislation, codes and charters, skills development, centralized procurement and socio-economic and enterprise development initiatives.

Commercial Contracting

Advice and drafting of all types of commercial, business and other agreements and transaction documents, standardised contract formats, reviews and... audits, risk assessments, negotiation, mediation and dispute resolution.

Corporate

Advice and support in respect of entity formation, preparation of founding documentation, registrations, maintenance, amendments, drafting of agreements and resolutions,... and company secretarial and administrative support services

Debt Collection and Recovery

Debt collection and recovery services, including ‘soft’ collections and collections of a litigious nature, advice on credit agreements, debt structuring,... negotiation, settlements, and other debt related dispute resolution services.

Estate Planning

Advice and planning in respect of personal and family estates, integrated estate structuring, fiduciary services, entity formation and registrations, taxation,... opinions, trusteeships, drafting of documentation and agreements, and other related estate planning aspects.

Legal Training

Training on legal and related topics, including webinars, seminars, workshops, videos, training guides and presentations, training agreements, information packs etc.... Customized and tailored training options can be developed to address specific needs or compliance issues.

Nuptial Service

Advice and counsel in respect of civil and customary marriages and patrimonial systems, cohabitation, life partnerships and other forms of... long-term relationships, patrimonial consequences, formalities, estate planning, drafting of documentation and agreements, and all other matters.

Property Transfer

Advice and support in the transfer of immovable property ownership, registrations and amendments at the Deeds Office, due diligences, preparation... and lodging of documentation, obtaining all necessary authorities and approvals, engaging with third parties, management of the transfer process.

Will and Trust

Advice and guidance in respect of the drafting and execution of a will, planning and formation of a family /... business / testamentary trust, taxation, compliance and fiduciary aspects, registration of trusts and safe storage of wills.

Our Professionals

Our Professionals

Chris Clemente

Director

Director of the firm since 2015, Chris heads the Magistrate’s Court Litigation and Collections Department, and specialises in both Magistrate’s... Court and High Court litigation in most fields of law.

Rustenburg
chris@dupwest.co.za
014 523 4600
014 592 9539

Sue-Mari Swanepoel

Director

Tenacious in her work, Sue-Mari heads the Collections Department of DupWest., attending to general civil litigation, family law and correspondent... work.

Rustenburg
sue-mari@dupwest.co.za
014 523 4600
014 592 9539
082 828 3652

Varushka Moodley

Attorney

Varushka  is an Admitted Attorney in our Commercial department. 

Lesedi Moalosi

Candidate Legal Practitioner

Lesedi is a candidate legal practitioner at the firm. 

Rustenburg
lesedi@dupwest.co.za
0145234600

Hennie Terblanche

Attorney

Hennie currently heads the Deceased Estate Department at DupWest. For the past 23 years, he has gained vast experience in both... the deceased estates and conveyancing fields of law and is considered a specialist in the field of deceased estates.

Rustenburg
hennie@dupwest.co.za
014 523 4600
014 592 9539
083 407 5785

Keabetswe Teo

Director

Keabetswe is a director at DupWest and practises as a commercial attorney. 

Rustenburg
keabetswe@dupwest.co.za
014 523 4600

Mariechen Schlotfeldt

Attorney

Mariechen is an attorney at DupWest and specialises in estate planning, trust administration and commercial work.

Nico Esterhuyse

Director

A director of the firm, Nico specialises in High Court and Magistrate’s Court litigation, which he has been doing for... the past 26 years.

Rustenburg
nico@dupwest.co.za
014 523 4600
014 592 9539
082 455 5033

Pieter van Der Westhuizen

Director

DupWest's managing director, Pieter, has vast experience in and is actively involved in commercial property development and township establishment transactions.

Rustenburg
pieter@dupwest.co.za
014 523 4600
014 592 9539

Robert Dobie

Attorney

Robert is an Admitted Attorney in our litigation department. 

Chris Clemente

Director

Director of the firm since 2015, Chris heads the Magistrate’s Court Litigation and Collections Department, and specialises in both Magistrate’s... Court and High Court litigation in most fields of law.

Rustenburg
chris@dupwest.co.za
014 523 4600
014 592 9539

Hennie Terblanche

Attorney

Hennie currently heads the Deceased Estate Department at DupWest. For the past 23 years, he has gained vast experience in both... the deceased estates and conveyancing fields of law and is considered a specialist in the field of deceased estates.

Rustenburg
hennie@dupwest.co.za
014 523 4600
014 592 9539
083 407 5785

Keabetswe Teo

Director

Keabetswe is a director at DupWest and practises as a commercial attorney. 

Rustenburg
keabetswe@dupwest.co.za
014 523 4600

Lesedi Moalosi

Candidate Legal Practitioner

Lesedi is a candidate legal practitioner at the firm. 

Rustenburg
lesedi@dupwest.co.za
0145234600

Mariechen Schlotfeldt

Attorney

Mariechen is an attorney at DupWest and specialises in estate planning, trust administration and commercial work.

Nico Esterhuyse

Director

A director of the firm, Nico specialises in High Court and Magistrate’s Court litigation, which he has been doing for... the past 26 years.

Rustenburg
nico@dupwest.co.za
014 523 4600
014 592 9539
082 455 5033

Pieter van Der Westhuizen

Director

DupWest's managing director, Pieter, has vast experience in and is actively involved in commercial property development and township establishment transactions.

Rustenburg
pieter@dupwest.co.za
014 523 4600
014 592 9539

Robert Dobie

Attorney

Robert is an Admitted Attorney in our litigation department. 

Sue-Mari Swanepoel

Director

Tenacious in her work, Sue-Mari heads the Collections Department of DupWest., attending to general civil litigation, family law and correspondent... work.

Rustenburg
sue-mari@dupwest.co.za
014 523 4600
014 592 9539
082 828 3652

Varushka Moodley

Attorney

Varushka  is an Admitted Attorney in our Commercial department. 

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Client Testimonials

DupWest is the best law firm we have ever worked with. A valued member of our panel

Mr John Hopkins, Retail Manager
ABSA Bank

DupWest is a wonderful law firm and always ends in our top ten. We value our long relationship and hope to continue doing business together.

Mrs Sumari Prinsloo, Retail Manager
Standard Bank

Mr Pieter van der Westhuizen has been a personal advisor to Implats for many years and is unrivalled in legal and commercial expertise. We are proud of our long-standing relationship with DupWest and trust in their skill and advice.

Mr John Jones, Director
Implats Mines

DupWest has been handling our Regional Office legal work for a number of years and there is no other law firm we would trust our franchise and legal work to. We have always been treated as valued clients and receive the right support from DupWest to make good business decisions.

Miss Jonalene Tabati, Regional Manager
Steers

Best legal adviser's in Rustenburg. Always happy with the professional service I receive.

Helena Pretorius

Very friendly people and quick service

Karina Bergsma

Always friendly, helpful and professional

Debbie Du Toit, Real Estate Agent
Harcourts

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