Who we are
Established in 1896 as a result of a merger between the two practices of MacRobert, de Villiers and Hitge, and Lunnon and Tindall, we have, since our humble beginnings, grown to be one of the most respected law firms in South Africa.
In addition we also afford recent graduates the chance to complete their compulsory article years with us. Our major local and international clients include automotive corporations, banks and other financial institutions, as well as commercial, industrial and mining corporations.
MacRobert manages law concerns in the following fields: medicine, property, pharmaceuticals industrial engineering, oil, food and beverage, clothing manufacturing and the steel and iron industry.
We are a multi-city law firm with offices in Pretoria (head office), Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg; and are therefore in a position to provide legal services throughout the country.
BBBEE status:
We are a Majority Black Owned, Level 1 Contributor on the Revised Codes
Careers
Candidate Attorneys - Applications for articles starting in 2025 are currently closed!
Although academic results will get us interested, this is not all that we are looking for. We are looking for the EISH factor: energetic, intelligent and self-motivated individuals who are hardworking.
If you think you have the EISH factor, please read on!
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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
BRIDGING THE GAP: A BALANCING ACT BETWEEN THE RIGHT TO HOUSING AND A CREDITORS RIGHT TO ENFORCE IN TERMS OF RULE 46A
Our Constitution is shaped by the socio-economic issues that challenge South Africa. Among these issues, the right to adequate housing as enshrined in s 26 of the Constitution must be weighed against a creditor’s right to enforce a judgment relating to the debtor’s property.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
SHOULD A TREATING DOCTOR ACT AS AN EXPERT WITNESS FOR THEIR PATIENT IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Uniform Court Rule 36(9) provides for parties to litigation to call any person as a witness to give evidence as an expert upon any matter.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
NAVIGATING THE CLOSURE OF OLD MINES AND SECTION 43 OF THE MPRDA: A LEGAL DEEP DIVE
The article reveals the intricacies of applying the MPRDA retroactively, impacting liability for environmental remediation and sustainable closure. Key distinctions are made between different types of mining rights and their respective holders, highlighting complexities arising from rights succession. The article further provides vital insights into how South African law is evolving to address the unique challenges posed by legacy mining operations. This is essential knowledge for anyone involved in South Africa's mining industry, policymakers, and anyone interested in the evolution of environmental legislation.