JJ van Zyl Attorneys, established in 1997 and based in Pretoria, Gauteng, offers comprehensive legal services across various domains. The firm specializes in personal injury matters, litigation against organs of state, children's court cases, and criminal law. Their expertise extends to criminal litigation-including bail applications, trials, appeals, and legal opinions-as well as civil litigation, covering general disputes, claims arising from unlawful arrest, medical negligence, and commercial litigation. Additionally, they handle matrimonial matters such as divorce, parental responsibilities, and maintenance, and provide correspondent attorney services, leveraging their proximity to key judicial institutions in Pretoria.

Founder Johan van Zyl brings extensive legal experience dating back to 1981, having served as a State Prosecutor and Magistrate for fifteen years within the Department of Justice. Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa in 1993 and as an Attorney with the right of appearance in the High Court in 1996, Mr. van Zyl leads a team that includes attorneys Isabella Klynsmith and Natasha Brandon. Both hold Bachelor of Laws degrees from the University of Pretoria and are admitted attorneys with High Court appearance rights. The firm collaborates with attorneys Emile Viviers, Anton Rudman, and George Shurmann to provide a broad spectrum of legal expertise.

JJ van Zyl Attorneys is committed to delivering personalized and effective legal solutions, emphasizing a client-centric approach. Their strategic location near the High Court, Magistrate's Court, Master of the High Court, Deeds Office, and CIPC Office in Pretoria enables efficient handling of legal matters. The firm's dedication to upholding clients' rights and interests is evident in their comprehensive service offerings and professional conduct.

About JJ van Zyl Attorneys

Founded in 1997


Practice areas
Lawsuits & Disputes
Business
Corporate & Commercial
Banking & Finance
Energy, Environment & ESG
Criminal Defense

Languages spoken
English

Practice areas

Lawsuits & Disputes

JJ van Zyl Attorneys offers comprehensive legal services in criminal and civil litigation, assisting clients in Magistrate's Courts, High Courts, Domestic Violence Court, Harassment Court, and Children's Court. Their expertise includes bail applications, criminal trials, appeals, petitions, review applications, legal opinions, and conversion of sentence applications. In civil litigation, they handle claims arising from unlawful arrest, detention, assault, medical negligence, personal injury, urgent applications, commercial disputes, contract litigation, and contested traditional leadership matters. The firm also specializes in matrimonial matters such as divorce, parental responsibilities and rights, drafting of ante-nuptial contracts, maintenance, domestic violence, and enforcement and amendment of divorce court orders. With offices located near key judicial institutions in Pretoria, they regularly attend to matters in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Boksburg, Randburg, Middelburg, Brits, Mamelodi, Atteridgeville, Soshanguve, Ga-Rankuwa, and Pretoria-North.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Business

Johan van Zyl Attorneys offers comprehensive commercial litigation services, assisting clients with contract disputes, urgent applications, and other business-related legal matters. Their expertise extends to representing clients in Magistrate's Courts and High Courts, ensuring effective resolution of complex commercial issues.
FDA Law
Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax

Corporate & Commercial

Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls
Private Equity
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

JJ van Zyl Attorneys offers comprehensive legal services in criminal, commercial, and civil litigation, as well as family law and divorce-related matters. The firm specializes in personal injury cases, litigation against government entities, children's court matters, and criminal law. Their expertise includes bail applications, criminal trials, appeals, civil litigation in various courts, and handling claims arising from unlawful arrest, detention, assault, and medical negligence. Additionally, they provide services in matrimonial matters such as divorce, parental responsibilities, drafting of ante-nuptial contracts, maintenance, and domestic violence cases. The firm's strategic location near key judicial offices in Pretoria enables efficient handling of correspondent attorney services.
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

JJ van Zyl Attorneys offers comprehensive criminal litigation services, including bail applications, criminal trials, appeals, petitions, review applications, legal opinions, and sentence conversion applications. With extensive experience in criminal law, the firm is dedicated to providing robust defense strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

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