Nel Van der Merwe & Smalman Inc

Nel Van der Merwe & Smalman Inc is a Pretoria-based boutique law firm delivering multidisciplinary legal services across corporate, property and dispute resolution matters. The firm combines specialist knowledge in key practice areas with practical, commercially minded legal advice tailored to the needs of businesses, landowners and private clients.

The firm is recognised for a team of qualified attorneys who handle complex transactions and contentious matters, drawing on expertise in corporate governance, conveyancing, litigation and estate planning. Attorneys at the firm hold additional qualifications in areas such as tax law and business rescue, supporting technically robust solutions for clients.

Nel Van der Merwe & Smalman Inc adopts a client-centric approach that emphasises clear communication, cost-effective strategies and confidentiality. The firm focuses on pragmatic outcomes - using negotiation, alternative dispute resolution and litigation when required - and supports clients with thorough preparation, responsive service and attention to commercial risk.

About Nel Van der Merwe & Smalman Inc

Founded in 2010

10 people in their team

Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

Real Estate

Lawsuits & Disputes

Accidents & Injuries

Private Client

Languages spoken

English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

Provides commercial contract drafting and review, corporate governance advice, shareholder and joint-venture agreements, and transactional support for business sales and restructurings. The team assists clients with business rescue and insolvency-related steps where required, advising on practical risk mitigation and regulatory compliance to protect commercial interests.

Administrative

Admiralty & Maritime

Agriculture

Antitrust

Aviation

Business Registration

Contract

Due Diligence

Franchising

Gaming

Government Contract

Licensing

Merger & Acquisition

Transportation

Venture Capital

Cannabis Law

Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations

International Trade Law

Government Relations & Lobbying

Private Equity

Corporate Governance

Sanctions & Export Controls

Real Estate

Handles conveyancing, property due diligence, transfer and registration processes, and commercial property transactions. The practice assists agricultural and rural clients with specialised land-related transactions, title examinations and contract negotiation to ensure secure property transfers and clear title outcomes.

Commercial Real Estate

Housing, Construction & Development

Foreclosure

Land Use & Zoning

Landlord & Tenant

Mortgage

Real Estate Due Diligence

Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations

Brokerage

Natural Resources

Conveyancing

Lawsuits & Disputes

Represents clients in civil litigation and dispute resolution, managing pre-litigation strategy, pleadings, evidence collection and court appearances. The team pursues efficient dispute outcomes through negotiation and alternative dispute resolution where appropriate, while preparing robust trial-ready files for contested matters.

ADR Mediation & Arbitration

Appeal

Class Action

General Litigation

Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Commercial Litigation

Antitrust Litigation

Restructuring & Insolvency

Accidents & Injuries

Assists claimants in personal injury and motor vehicle accident matters by assessing liability, compiling medico-legal and expert evidence, quantifying damages and pursuing compensation through negotiation or litigation. The practice focuses on securing fair settlements and managing procedural requirements throughout claims.

Animal & Dog Injury

Assault & Battery

Birth Injury

Brain Injury

Car Accident

Construction Accident

Dangerous Product

Defamation

Drugs & Medical Devices

Medical Malpractice

Motor Vehicle Defect

Motorcycle Accident

Personal Injury

Premises Liability

Property Damage

Sexual Abuse

Toxic Mold

Toxic Tort

Travel Accident

Truck Accident

Work Injury

Workers Compensation

Wrongful Death

Private Client

Provides estate planning, will drafting, trust structuring and estate administration services, with attention to tax implications and executorship duties. The practice helps clients implement succession plans, manage estate estates and navigate probate to protect family wealth and ensure orderly transfer of assets.

Elder Law

Estate Planning

Guardianship

Nursing Home Abuse

Probate

Trusts

Will & Testament

Elder Abuse Law

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