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    Assisting property buyers, sellers, developers, families and businesses across South Africa with practical, specialist legal advice.

    Conveyancing | Property Law | Deceased Estates | Notarial Practice | Family Law | Dispute Resolution | Corporate & Commercial

    Attorneys · Notaries Public · Conveyancers

    Pinelands, Cape TownLLM (Tax Law) UCTDual-Qualified SA & England

    Who We Serve

    Practical legal support for individuals, families and businesses

    Property Buyers & Sellers

    Residential and commercial property transfers, bond registrations and sale agreement reviews throughout South Africa.

    Developers & Investors

    Sectional title scheme establishment, commercial structuring and development agreements for property projects.

    Families & Individuals

    Wills, deceased estate administration, antenuptial contracts, divorce, maintenance and domestic violence protection.

    Companies & Entrepreneurs

    Company formations, shareholder agreements, commercial contracts, corporate governance and FinTech advisory.

    The Firm

    What working with Spence Attorneys looks like

    Dual-qualified leadership

    Natalie Macdonald-Spence holds an LLM (Tax Law) from UCT and is admitted as both a South African Attorney and a Solicitor of England and Wales. The firm is led with rigour from the top.

    Specialist depth, not generalist breadth

    We focus on a defined range of practice areas where we have genuine expertise. Matters requiring different specialisation are referred to appropriate counsel rather than handled superficially.

    Structured process on every matter

    Each instruction follows a defined workflow. Clients are kept informed at each stage. Deadlines are managed proactively, not reactively.

    Transparent cost structure

    Costs are discussed at the outset. We do not bill unnecessarily. Estimates are provided in advance of any significant expenditure. Our online fee calculators give a realistic indication before engagement.

    Client Feedback

    What clients say

    "Spence Attorneys made our first property purchase far less daunting than we anticipated. Every step of the transfer process was explained clearly, deadlines were met without a hitch, and we never felt left in the dark. We would not hesitate to use them again."

    Sandra & Mark Olivier

    Home Buyers, Cape Town

    Conveyancing & Transfer

    "Administering my late mother's estate from another province felt overwhelming, but the team at Spence handled everything with patience and precision. Their knowledge of the process and clear communication made a difficult time considerably easier to navigate."

    Thandi Mokoena

    Estate Executor, Johannesburg

    Deceased Estate Administration

    "We used Spence Attorneys for our antenuptial contract before our wedding and for subsequent notarial work on our business. Their advice was thorough, the turnaround was quick, and the documentation was impeccably prepared each time."

    Riaan du Plessis

    Business Owner, Pinelands

    Notarial Services