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We are an efficient and dedicated legal team

We are a modern firm based in Westville Durban. We are proud of our embedded core values of integrity, loyalty, trust and respect. We are proud of the work we do and the successes we have achieved for our clients through a systematic, efficient and cost-effective approach to everything we do.

Getting to know us

The firm comprising Attorney Andrew Martin, Dave Maree, Rencia Van Wyk, Linda Mpofu and Paralegal Terisha Pillay

Recent News

  • December 2024 | Who Appoints the Conveyancer? Your House, Your Choice
    by Martin Law Inc. on December 1, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Selling your house is a really big deal, not least because it is quite likely one of your largest assets. So, you need the legal side of things (in particular the transfer of ownership to the buyer) to be in safe and competent hands. Critically, you will need a conveyancer to handle the transfer for you. But what should you do if you are pressured to appoint not your own trusted attorney, but someone else’s choice? We’ll discuss why you need a conveyancer, why the choice is yours...

  • November 2024 | Blue Skies Ahead for Property? Be Prepared with this Buyer’s Checklist
    by Martin Law Inc. on November 1, 2024 at 12:00 am

    If you have any thoughts of buying property this summer, you’ve picked a good time to do it. We’ll discuss why that is and then we’ll share some crucial factors to consider before you make an offer. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor looking to expand your property portfolio, these tips will guide you towards a successful purchase.  Read the full article for expert guidance that’ll help make your property purchase smooth and stress-free&...

  • October 2024 | Three Ways to Protect Yourself from the Nightmare Neighbour in Your Complex
    by Martin Law Inc. on October 1, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Bad neighbours can make life in a complex unbearable. The good news is that our law provides several quick and effective ways to protect yourself and your family from the tyrant next door. We discuss three options that may be open to victims in the context of a recent High Court fight between two neighbours in a complex that included allegations of verbal and physical abuse, threats, and harassment. We all want to leave our loved ones as financially secure as possible when we die. But tha...

  • September 2024 | Sibling Showdown: How One Missing Word in a Will Divided a Family
    by Martin Law Inc. on September 1, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Your will could be the most important document you ever sign. A recent court fight over a poorly-drafted joint will is a stark reminder to make sure that every word in it is correct.  In a worst-case scenario, bad drafting will not only subject your loved ones to bitterly-contested litigation but can also put your last wishes at risk of not being honoured at all. All perhaps for the want of just one word.  We’ll explain what went wrong in the case in question and show yo...

  • August 2024 | The Garage Door That Had the Complex Up in Arms
    by Martin Law Inc. on August 1, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Homeowners Associations (HOAs) and Bodies Corporate take note! A recent High Court decision confirms that you cannot enforce your rules and regulations inconsistently.  At stake in this case was an HOA’s instruction to a homeowner to remove his “mirror finish” garage door, which contravened one of the estate’s architectural rules.  But, as some damning photographs of other mirrored doors proved, the HOA had seemingly not enforced that rule consistently&hell...

Andrew McBryde Martin

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Andrew was admitted as an Attorney in the High Court of South Africa in 1976 in Johannesburg.  He relocated to...
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Dave Maree

Dave has offered both litigation services and commercial advice to a range of corporate and individual clients for the past...
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Rencia Van Wyk

Rencia was admitted as an Attorney in 2004, Conveyancer in 2007 and Notary in 2008.  After working in a firm...
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Linda Mpofu

Linda joined Martin Law Inc in 2023, bringing her recent admission to the legal profession in 2022 into practice. She...
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Terisha Pillay

With 17 years of dedicated experience in the legal field, Terisha has developed extensive knowledge and hands-on expertise, enabling her...
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