Who We Are

Drake, Flemmer & Orsmond consists of seven directors and about 40 additional staff members. The firm's head office is situated in East London with satellite offices in Mthatha and King Williams Town.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to transformation.

Equal opportunities

Our firm holds a level 2 BEE scorecard and we remain committed to this policy, ensuring equal opportunities for all.

Professional service

We are passionate about our service.

Professional service

The Drake Flemmer & Orsmond philosophy revolves around specialist knowledge and professional service with a hands-on approach to ensure successful outcomes for clients.

Social responsibility

We care about our community.

Social responsibility

Drake Flemmer & Orsmond is actively involved in legal education and social responsibility.

Administration of Estates

Administration of deceased estates, include advice and guidance, executorships, preparation of all documentation for submission to the Master of the High Court, preparation of agreements, management of estate assets and liabilities, and all related aspects to ensure a successful administration of a deceased estate.

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Corporate

Advice and support in respect of entity formation, preparation of founding documentation, registrations, maintenance, amendments, drafting of agreements and resolutions, and company secretarial and administrative support services

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Debt Collection and Recovery

Debt collection and recovery services, including ‘soft’ collections and collections of a litigious nature, advice on credit agreements, debt structuring, negotiation, settlements, and other debt related dispute resolution services.

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Administration of Estates

Administration of deceased estates, include advice and guidance, executorships, preparation of all documentation for submission to the Master of the High Court, preparation of agreements, management of estate assets and liabilities, and all related aspects to ensure a successful administration of a deceased estate.
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Child Rights

Advice, guidance and support in respect of child rights, including protection, maintenance, custody, adoptions, surrogacy, legal representation, mediation, negotiation, investigations, drafting of documentation and agreements, initiation of proceedings and all other matters relating to child rights.
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Corporate

Advice and support in respect of entity formation, preparation of founding documentation, registrations, maintenance, amendments, drafting of agreements and resolutions, and company secretarial and administrative support services
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Our Conveyancing Experts

Our Conveyancing Experts

 

Ingrid Gaertner

Director

Ingrid is passionate about her areas of expertise and believes in honesty, expert advice and a strong work ethic. With... a calm personality, she has the ability to gain the trust of her clients, working on a personal level in assisting them with future planning.

 

Michelle Cronje

Associate

 

Richard Jardine

Director

Experienced and multifaceted, Richard is a Director in the firm’s Property Department where he specialises in Bond Registrations and Cancellations.... Richard works closely with the relevant financial institutions to ensure a streamlined, speedy and smooth bond registration process for the benefit of both the clients and the banks.

 

Samantha Vockerodt

Senior Associate

 

Shaun Mathie

Director

Shaun is a Director in the firm’s Commercial, Litigation and Conveyancing Departments where he specialises in all manner of civil... Magistrate and High Court Litigation. He has earned an impressive range of cases and clients through his enthusiastic and committed approach to legal matters.

 

Terence Mathie

Director

Terence is a Director in the firm’s Property and Commercial Law Departments, expertly advising and guiding his clients from the... negotiation of a deed of sale through to the conclusion of their property transaction.

Ingrid Gaertner

Director

Ingrid is passionate about her areas of expertise and believes in honesty, expert advice and a strong work ethic. With... a calm personality, she has the ability to gain the trust of her clients, working on a personal level in assisting them with future planning.

Michelle Cronje

Associate

Richard Jardine

Director

Experienced and multifaceted, Richard is a Director in the firm’s Property Department where he specialises in Bond Registrations and Cancellations.... Richard works closely with the relevant financial institutions to ensure a streamlined, speedy and smooth bond registration process for the benefit of both the clients and the banks.

Samantha Vockerodt

Senior Associate

Shaun Mathie

Director

Shaun is a Director in the firm’s Commercial, Litigation and Conveyancing Departments where he specialises in all manner of civil... Magistrate and High Court Litigation. He has earned an impressive range of cases and clients through his enthusiastic and committed approach to legal matters.

Terence Mathie

Director

Terence is a Director in the firm’s Property and Commercial Law Departments, expertly advising and guiding his clients from the... negotiation of a deed of sale through to the conclusion of their property transaction.

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