A history founded on integrity.

DE KLERK & VAN GEND is one of the leading law firms in Cape Town, South Africa. Our dedicated team of highly experienced professionals and support staff serves the firm from three offices situated in central Cape Town, Claremont and Tyger Valley. When DE KLERK & VAN GEND was founded in 1921, the partners pledged to build the firm on an unwavering reputation for honesty, integrity and ethical service. Today these principles remain firmly entrenched and we continue to hold a dynamic position within the legal profession, with a reliable reputation among clients and colleagues.

Our clear commitment to transformation and diversity further positions DE KLERK & VAN GEND to offer relevant solutions to a wide variety of clients. DE KLERK & VAN GEND’s commitment to transformation is evident in our merger, during 2007, with Bardien & Higgins, a 100% black-owned and empowered, like-minded firm. Today, with a sharing of values, DE KLERK & VAN GEND can respond with insight to the varied needs of the local and international market. DE KLERK & VAN GEND is rated as AA by Empowerdex.

We are proud to play a role in improving the social standards for people in various previously-disadvantaged communities, where our focus lies in the fields of relocations, anti-evictions, legal assistance in developing areas and assisting in legislation to empower women.