THE TEAM
DIRECTORS
Francois Barnard
Francois Barnard graduated from Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), boasting a B.Proc and a Post Degree Diploma in Labour Law. He heads the company’s Commercial Litigation Department, and also practices in Mining Law, Company Law and Commercial Contracts.
Francois (Fafa) Pieterse
Head of the Conveyancing Department, Fafa Pieterse, is a graduate from the Rand Afrikaans University (RAU) where he obtained a B.Proc Degree as well as a Post Degree Diploma in Insolvency.
Francois and Fafa founded Barnard’s Inc. Attorneys during 1993, and enjoy a good friendship and a thriving business relationship.
Thuli Mbatha - (BSc (Wits), LLB (Wits))
Thuli Mbatha obtained his BSc (Wits), LLB (Wits), Hdip International Tax (UJ) and is an admitted Attorney.
His areas of practice include: Intellectual Property, Commercial Law, Tax, Project Finance
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Chané Burger (LLB – North West University)
Chané is a vibrant and astute Litigation Attorney, who currently handles several High- and Magistrate’s Court Litigation, Collections and Family Law matters.
Björn Barnard (LLB – North West University)
Björn Barnard obtained his LL.B Degree at the North West University – Potchefstroom, 2013. Furthermore, he completed School for Legal Practice Uninterrupted Training Course in 2014 and was admitted as an Attorney on the 12th of March 2015.
Björn specialises in Wills, Deceased Estates, Estate Planning and Succession & High and Magistrates Court Litigation.
Shandre Loopoo (LLB – Stellenbosch)
Shandre completed her LLB degree at the University of Stellenbosch in 2013. She was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, Cape Division during March 2016 and was subsequently admitted as a Conveyancer in May 2017. Shandre has experience in mortgage bond registrations; bond cancellations and property transfers.
Teonise Johnson (LLB – UNISA)
Teonise obtained her LLB degree at UNISA in December 2020. Teonise is currently serving her articles of clerkship at Barnard’s Inc. as from July 2023. Teonise has an interest in family matters and collection.
MANAGEMENT
Head of Conveyancing –Zunay Busato
Zunay are involved in Conveyancing for 25 years and specifically with Barnard’s for 18 years, when she was a co-founder of the Property Department. Her expertise in the affordable housing market is vast and invaluable to Developers and clients.
SUPPORT STAFF
Barnard’s Inc. Attorneys employs a further highly experienced support staff complement of 17 qualified and committed Secretaries and Clerks, who form the backbone of the company.
OUR MISSION
- To provide our clients with world-class cost-effective and time-efficient legal services, solutions and support.
- To build meaningful relationships with our clients, ensuring that their insights matter most.
- To preserve our reputation as advocates for equal employment and local community supporters.
- To continue our campaign as forerunners on superior technological application in legal practices.
OUR VISION
Barnard’s Inc. Attorneys Corporate Vision is not far from reach. We envisioned a successful, client-centric workplace, free of prejudice and discrimination, where Partners/Directors and newly qualified Attorneys alike can share knowledge, innovation, experience and expertise,
side by side and in the best interests of our clients.
It is rewarding to recognise that we are on our way to become a leading Law Firm in South Africa in which employees want to grow, and whom clients want to know.
KEMPTON PARK OFFICES
Unit 3, Glen Eagle Office Park, 37 Koorsboom Ave, Glen Marais, Kempton Park
P O Box 4550, Kempton Park, Docex 24, Kempton Park
Tel: (011) 975-2667
Fax: (011) 975-6639 (General)
E-mail: reception@barnardsinc.co.za
Registration No. 1993/006413/21
VAT Reg. No. 4680139906