DBM Attorneys is the largest law firm in central northern KwaZulu-Natal, established in 1973 and proudly based in Newcastle. The firm serves private individuals, corporations, banks, institutional and governmental entities, and is a long-standing member of the Phatshoane Henney Group. Its performance has been recognized with the Group’s Platinum Achiever status, reflecting rigorous adherence to firm standards and a commitment to quality.

The team offers a broad practice spanning property and conveyancing, corporate and commercial transactions, dispute resolution, family matters, labour and employment, estates, and banking and finance. Clients benefit from dedicated departments that handle property transfers and bond work for major banks, complex commercial structuring and governance, and high court and magistrates court litigation supported by mediation and arbitration capabilities.

DBM Attorneys follows a client-first, values-driven approach focused on care, innovation, high standards, expertise, and diversity. The firm emphasizes practical solutions, efficient process management, and clear communication, supported by technology that helps clients track progress and make informed decisions. This service philosophy underpins long-term relationships across multiple sectors and matters of varying complexity.

About DBM Attorneys

Founded in 1973


Practice areas
Lawsuits & Disputes
Business
Corporate & Commercial
Banking & Finance
Energy, Environment & ESG
Criminal Defense
Real Estate
Family
Employment & Labor

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional legal services in Lawsuits & Disputes.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Business

Professional legal services in Business.
Accounting & Auditing
FDA Law
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax

Corporate & Commercial

DBM Attorneys assists entrepreneurs and established companies with entity formation, founding documents, and company secretarial support, then drives growth and change through commercial contracting, corporate structuring, governance frameworks, and mergers and acquisitions. The team drafts and negotiates transaction documents, conducts risk and compliance reviews, and designs practical structures that balance tax, financing, and regulatory considerations.
Sanctions & Export Controls
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Cannabis Law

Banking & Finance

The firm advises lenders and borrowers on financing structures and credit arrangements, drafting and reviewing loan and security instruments, negotiable instruments, and shares and debentures. It supports transaction structuring, regulatory compliance, and opinions, and coordinates closely with counterparties to ensure that financing and security packages are properly documented and implemented.
Funds & Asset Management
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Sustainable Finance
Equity Capital Markets
Debt Capital Markets
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Structured Finance
Project Finance
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing

Energy, Environment & ESG

Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
Climate Change Law
Energy Regulatory Law
Mining Law
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Water Law

Criminal Defense

Professional legal services in Criminal Defense.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Real Estate

The firm’s property department manages end-to-end conveyancing, including property transfers, bond registrations and cancellations for major banks, and the preparation and lodging of all Deeds Office documentation. The team coordinates with municipalities, financiers, and third parties, handles consolidations and subdivisions, advises on servitudes, and provides clear timelines and proactive updates to move transactions to registration efficiently.

Family

The firm advises on divorce and maintenance, child rights and care arrangements, and nuptial planning. Matters are approached with a solutions mindset that prioritizes mediation and arbitration where appropriate, while maintaining readiness for High Court or Magistrates Court litigation when necessary. Clients receive clear guidance on documentation, strategy, and realistic outcomes at every step.

Employment & Labor

DBM Attorneys counsels employers and employees on labour relations, employment contracts, workplace policies, and disciplinary and dismissal processes. The team assists with compliance planning and employment equity considerations, prepares procedures and documentation, and represents clients in dispute resolution forums, focusing on risk management and cost-effective resolution.

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