Merger creates legal powerhouse in EC
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Drake Flemmer and Orsmond (DFO) and Terence Mathie Attorneys have announced a merger with effect from 1 March 2016, creating a legal powerhouse in the Eastern Cape.
- This merger combines the strengths and expertise of these two well-respected local law firms, further strengthening and extending their reach and presence in the province. It aims to ensure continued delivery of high-quality legal services, while providing clients with additional value through a wider scope and depth of legal expertise.
- DFO was established in 1888 and is one of the oldest and most established firms in East London. The firm is represented on the conveyancing and collection panels of most of the major banks and insurance companies.
- The DFO team brings to the partnership extensive experience and expertise in, among others, corporate and commercial law, property law and conveyancing, debt collection, litigation, personal injury claims, drafting of wills and the administration of estates and trusts.
“The Terence Mathie team will complement and enhance our legal practice with their experience and expertise, particularly with regards to property, banking, corporate and commercial matters,” comments Richard Jardine of DFO. “Furthermore, their passionate approach to providing timely solutions and to developing long-term relationships through trust, honesty and a commitment to excellence aligns well with our hands-on approach and business philosophy of specialist knowledge, transparency, effective communication, and professional service.”
Terence Mathie Attorneys, also one of the most respected law firms in East London, has an impressive number of East London’s top businessmen, estate agents, banks and corporate institutions as clients. The firm was founded by Terence Mathie in 2006, after 20 years of legal experience. The firm specialises in the administration of estates, High Court and Magistrates Court litigation, eviction applications, contractual disputes and drafting, as well as commercial and company law, and brings with it an exceptionally experienced and efficient conveyancing department.
“The combination of DFO’s expertise with ours will deliver even greater scope and depth of legal expertise,” says Terence Mathie. “The merger will result in greater efficiencies and significantly increase our market share, as the new firm continues to evolve and adapt. We are confident that the merger positions us even better to meet the legal requirements of individuals and businesses in the Eastern Cape.”
The directors of the new firm are Terence Mathie, Bongani Qangule, Richard Jardine, Angus Pringle, Tanya Coetzee, Ingrid Gaertner, Sonja Nel and Shaun Mathie. Each director brings their own experience, passion and dedication to their particular field of expertise.
The merged legal firms will now operate as one stronger company, headquartered in an elegant heritage building at 22 James Road, Southernwood, East London, with a King William’s Town branch at 41 Arthur Street, King William’s Town. Enquiries can be addressed to any of the directors on 043-7224210. For more information visit the website: www.drakefo.co.za.
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