Couzyn Hertzog & Horak

Established in 1929, Couzyn, Hertzog & Horak has built a reputation for delivering comprehensive legal services to a diverse clientele across South Africa. The firm's areas of expertise encompass aviation law, commercial finance and banking, commercial law, competition law, constitutional law, criminal law, debt recovery, deceased estates and trusts, employment benefits, family law, financial services, insolvency law, insurance law, litigation, liquor law, mining law, property and conveyancing, and tax law. This extensive range of services enables the firm to address the multifaceted legal needs of its clients effectively.

With a team comprising 15 attorneys and 8 candidate attorneys, supported by 55 secretarial and support staff, Couzyn, Hertzog & Horak is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and efficiency. The firm's professionals are dedicated to providing individualized, client-centric services, ensuring that each client receives tailored legal solutions. The firm's commitment to excellence is reflected in its longstanding relationships with clients, including private individuals, small companies, listed entities, government agencies, financial institutions, retail corporations, healthcare organizations, universities, SMEs, and real estate developers.

Couzyn, Hertzog & Horak's dedication to client service is further demonstrated by its modern infrastructure, featuring fully computerized offices with direct links to all Deeds Registries in the country, the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission, and the Office of the Master of the High Court. This technological integration allows the firm to obtain information promptly, enhancing the efficiency and responsiveness of its legal services. The firm's proactive approach to affirmative action, equity employment, and intensive hands-on training for candidate attorneys from previously disadvantaged communities underscores its commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the legal profession.