Who We Are

Our firm’s rich history spans over 130 years, establishing our name as a household brand in both Pietermaritzburg and the greater KwaZulu-Natal area. We offer expertise in all major areas of legal practice to provide each of our clients with innovative, practical and cost-effective legal solutions.

We are part of the Phatshoane Henney Group, the largest law firm network in South Africa.

Client Centred

We put our clients at the centre of our thinking. By putting ourselves in the shoes of our clients and looking at the experience of hiring a lawyer, we provide a highly efficient service to clients.

Holistic Solutions

As forward thinking lawyers, we believe in a practical, holistic and multi-disciplined approach to law that is aimed at solving problems proactively.

Robust Representation

We are highly experienced litigators and take a calculated, but firm approach towards dispute resolution. By managing client expectation and setting realistic goals, we achieve the best possible results.

Featured Expertise

Conveyancing

Our Conveyancing Department has over a century of experience to assist with property transfers, whether commercial, industrial or residential. Having registered more than one million deeds, we are highly skilled in bond registrations, subdivisions, consolidations, notarial leases, servitudes, and the opening and registration of sectional title developments.

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Corporate and Commercial

Our sound understanding of the corporate world equips us to advise businesses on the legal requirements regarding the establishment, acquisition, expansion or sale of companies, as well as close corporations, partnerships and trusts among other business entities. We assist with entity formation, drafting of agreements and resolutions, and facilitation of business transactions.

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Debt Collection and Recovery

Our collections department understands the importance of fast, efficient and innovative debt collection, and have the track record to prove it. We give your company the best chance of success by managing bad debts.

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Divorce and Family Law

We offer empathic support and advice to clients navigating family law issues. We are experienced in divorce law and offer the highest quality representation to clients, with the view of preparing clients for the next chapter of their lives. In addition, we offer representation in domestic violence matters and assist with the enforcement of parental rights and responsibilities.

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Estate Planning and Deceased Estates

We offer advice essential to avoid conflict and limit tax liability in the event of a family death. We advise on the registration of trusts, estate planning, drafting of wills, buying and selling agreements, administration of estates as well as the administration of trusts.

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Litigation

We are highly experienced specialists in all aspects of dispute resolution, efficiently dealing with Magistrates and High Court civil and criminal matters, divorce and family law proceedings, mediation, arbitration and correspondent work.

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Client Testimonials

I have recently had the great pleasure of being advised and assisted by Malcolm Harris. While assisting me in a very stressful situation, I found Malcolm to be patient, compassionate and very informative. Malcolm went above and beyond my expectations in finding a very workable solution for me and I am hugely grateful to not only his professional experience, but also his conduct and manner. Thank you Malcolm and Tatham Wilkes, you are certainly a Firm I will be very quick to refer others to in the future!
Jacqueline Daly,

I have used Tatham Wilkes for my Will, my marriage ANC, assistance with appostile on documents, assistance with obtaining divorce documents with registrar signature as well as handling a court order needed for an adoption case with an advocate assisting. I am so grateful I entrusted Tatham Wilkes with these stressful tasks as they handled each task with care, professionalism and did so timeously.
Justine Pucci.,

My wife and I had to meet with Roché to sign some documents and she was most professional in her duties. Lovely person to deal with.
Mervyn Spencer,

I have had the pleasure of having Tatham Wilkes handle a few of my legal affairs and I am always impressed by the efficiency and manner in which each situation is dealt. Highly recommend their firm for any and all legal matters.
Danielle Maaske,

I recently approached Tatham Wilkes with a case and had Ureesha Premduth assigned to it. It was a serious matter, and I was nervous about the outcome. I was blown away by how professionally and efficiently Ureesha dealt with it. I highly recommend Tatham Wilkes!
Simon Miller,