About us

De Wet – Van der Watt has grown a loyal client base over the years, with a large number of clients returning on a regular basis with property transactions, business leases, contracts, wills, estates, antenuptial contracts and commercial transactions. While the firm’s expertise and attention to problem-solving plays a significant role in this, it is also the friendly, approachable and reliable manner in which services are delivered that encourages clients to return.


GlenGlen van der Watt


Simbongile Msila

Simbongile completed her LLB degree at the University of Johannesburg and was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court in 2016. She joined De Wet – Van der Watt’s Conveyancing department in 2023 and is practising as a conveyancer and notary attending to both transfers and bonds.


DebbieDebbie Starkey


DonaldDonald Halley


MavisMavis Rahman

Mavis is a legal secretary and PA to Glen van der Watt, and is a fighter for the public’s rights to refunds with the City Council.

Mavis has been happily married for 35 years and has a son and two daughters.


MariaMaria Msenga


Magdel Thompson

Magdel is an estates administrator, and our liaison with the Master of the High Court. Magdel ensures that our matters are handled as promptly as possible.


Michael Gibson

Michael brings diverse skills to the team with experience in accounts and IT. As an estates administrator, he assists in the finalisation of estates and liaison with the Masters Office.


Ivy Marais