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!

Apply here

Insights & Knowledge

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

TAXATION PROCEDURES POST ARBITRATION

Arbitration is an alternative, and at times more suitable, option to litigation. The right or obligation to arbitrate is often included in contracts between parties, or in arbitration agreements, whereby the parties choose to arbitrate rather than litigate should disagreements arise.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR PATIENT CANNOT CONSENT TO THE DISCLOSURE OF THEIR RECORDS

When faced with the delicate issue of disclosing patient information, Rule 13 of the Ethical Rules of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is clear: a medical practitioner may only divulge information with the patient's express consent.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

HANDLING DATA BREACHES UNDER POPIA: A GUIDE FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

In today's digital age, the protection of personal information is of paramount importance, especially for professionals handling sensitive data, such as healthcare providers.