Duvenage Keyser & Jonck traces its origins to Hans Duvenage, who began practising in Oudtshoorn in 1962; the partnership of Duvenage, Keyser and Jonck was formally established on 1 December 1969. The firm operates from Oudtshoorn with a stable team of experienced practitioners and four attorneys serving as directors, maintaining a continuous presence in the Klein Karoo and Eden region of the Western Cape.

The practice offers a broad commercial and private client practice with particular strengths in property transfers and conveyancing, wills and trusts, family and divorce law, notarial services and mortgage bonds, as well as litigation, debt collection and eviction, and the administration of estates and trusts. The firm also advises on agricultural land matters and complex contractual disputes, providing both transactional and dispute-resolution services tailored to local and regional clients.

Known for a reputation built on integrity, honesty and ethical principles, Duvenage Keyser & Jonck positions itself as a trusted regional law firm that combines traditional professional standards with contemporary legal practice. The firm emphasises clear communication, personalised client support and pragmatic, up-to-date legal advice, pursuing solutions that reflect each client’s circumstances while ensuring high standards of professional service.

About Duvenage Keyser & Jonck

Founded in 1969


Practice areas
Family
Real Estate
Lawsuits & Disputes
Private Client
Corporate & Commercial
Banking & Finance
Bankruptcy & Debt

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Family

Duvenage Keyser & Jonck advises and represents clients in family and divorce matters, including divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, maintenance claims and the drafting of settlement agreements, and provides litigation services in Magistrate's Court, Regional Court, maintenance courts and the High Court.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Real Estate

Duvenage Keyser & Jonck delivers specialist real estate services covering end-to-end conveyancing, mortgage-bond registration and comprehensive notarial work, managing property transfers from contracting through registration at the Deeds Office with prompt turnaround times and regular feedback to sellers, buyers and agents; transfers are handled by senior admitted conveyancers with transfer documents drafted by experienced paralegals, and the practice acts as registered panel attorneys for Nedbank and ABSA to register mortgage bonds and third-party private bonds while arranging property finance through established bond originators; notarial services include notarial bonds, antenuptial contracts, registration of rights of way and water and pipeline servitudes, apostille services and certified notarial copies; the team also advises on agricultural land transfers and subdivisions, drafts tailored sale and lease agreements for farms and rural properties, and assists with property-related enforcement such as rent collection and eviction of unlawful occupants.
Commercial Real Estate
Conveyancing
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources

Lawsuits & Disputes

Duvenage Keyser & Jonck's Litigation, Collections and Eviction practice conducts efficient Magistrate, Regional, Maintenance and High Court litigation, handling rent and debt collection, eviction of illegal tenants, interdicts, rescission of judgments and restoration of credit; the team pursues motor vehicle accident claims and litigates commercial and contractual disputes while providing drafting and perusal of contracts including employment, loan, lease and property-related agreements, and manages debt-recovery processes and eviction enforcement to achieve timely, enforceable outcomes.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Private Client

Duvenage Keyser & Jonck advises and assists private clients on wills and trusts, administers estates and trusts, and provides related notarial support, while also handling property transfers and mortgage-bond matters that arise from private estates, offering drafting and advisory services, estate administration and trust management to ensure orderly asset transfer and compliance with statutory formalities.

Corporate & Commercial

Duvenage Keyser & Jonck deliver corporate and commercial services focused on drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial contracts and transaction documents, including sale of business and sale of shares agreements, lease agreements, loan and employment contracts, confidentiality agreements and other bespoke commercial documentation; they provide tailored contract perusal and due-diligence advice for corporate and private clients. The firm advises on property-related commercial arrangements and assists with the legal aspects of business transfers, while also representing clients in commercial and contractual disputes, pursuing efficient resolution through Magistrate, Regional and High Courts where necessary. Emphasis on meticulous drafting, attention to individual client requirements and clear communication supports clients through transaction execution, registration processes and dispute resolution to protect their commercial interests.

Banking & Finance

Duvenage Keyser & Jonck provides specialist banking and finance services including drafting, registration and administration of mortgage bonds and notarial bonds, registration of third-party and private bonds, and preparation and review of loan agreements and security documentation; as registered panel attorneys for Nedbank and ABSA the firm arranges property finance through experienced bond originators, liaises with banks and deeds offices for timely registration, handles related notarial contracts such as antenuptial agreements, rights of way and servitudes, and provides regular client updates to ensure efficient completion of financing and registration processes.

Bankruptcy & Debt

Duvenage Keyser & Jonck advise and represent clients in debt-related matters, providing targeted debt and rent collection, rescission of judgments and restoration of credit scores, and efficient litigation in Magistrate, Regional and High Courts; the practice drafts and reviews loan agreements and related contracts, pursues eviction of illegal tenants where recovery of arrears is required, and assists clients with enforcement and defence of debt claims to resolve outstanding obligations and protect credit interests.

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