Conveyancing & Property
Two qualified conveyancers with a keen interest in property law, giving expert advice across the full spectrum of property and conveyancing matters.
Learn moreWholly Black-Owned Law Firm · Est. 2002
The Legal Team You Can Truly Rely On
A wholly black-owned firm of attorneys, notaries and conveyancers providing a wide range of innovative, effective and professional legal services — tailor-made to satisfy each client's needs.
Attorneys · NotariesConveyancers admitted since 2002
B-BBEE Level 1Fully compliant, empowerment-driven
Three OfficesPretoria · Johannesburg · Nelspruit
Marivate House · Head Office, Centurion24+Years of Practice
Introduction
Your Trusted Legal Advocates
Marivate Attorneys Incorporated was founded in 2002 by Mr Elon Rhulani Marivate. What began as a sole practice has grown into a full-service firm of attorneys, notaries and conveyancers whose primary objective is to provide innovative, effective and professional legal services and sound advice.
The firm is equipped with the knowledge and expertise you would expect from a large practice, while still offering the personal attention that individuals and smaller businesses value. From our head office in Centurion and branches in Johannesburg and Nelspruit, we serve clients across Gauteng, Mpumalanga and beyond.
- Innovative, effective legal services
- Sound advice for individuals & corporates
- Partners with 30+ years' experience
- Correspondent services to other firms
2002Firm Established
30+Years Experience
3Offices Nationally
12Practice Areas
Our Practice Areas
A Wide Range of Legal Services
From conveyancing and litigation to medical, labour and construction law — expert, tailor-made advice across the full spectrum of legal practice. Explore any area for detail on how we can help.
Human Settlement Policies
Development, insolvency and expropriation transfers, plus registration and cancellation of leasehold, bonds and servitudes.
Learn moreBonds
Registration, cancellation and cession across every bond type, from normal residential to notarial security over movable assets.
Learn moreHigh Court & Magistrate Litigation
Civil and criminal litigation in both the Magistrate and High Courts of South Africa, grounded in the governing rules and jurisprudence.
Learn moreDebt Collection
Efficient, up-to-date debt collection for Government, departments, parastatals and corporate clients, backed by strong systems.
Learn moreMedical Law & Personal Injury
A recognised authority on Personal Injury and Medical Law, acting nationally on medical negligence and RAF third-party claims.
Learn moreLabour & Employment Law
Full advice and representation across employment matters — disciplinary hearings, CCMA, bargaining councils and the Labour Court.
Learn moreSequestration & Liquidation
Voluntary and compulsory sequestration, winding-up, business rescue and cross-border insolvency under the Companies Act.
Learn moreNotarial
Drafting and registration of notarial documents, servitudes, notarial bonds and antenuptial contracts.
Learn moreLand Reform
Restoration and restitution of land, land tenure, communal property associations and alternative dispute resolution.
Learn moreConstruction & Engineering Law
Advice on the selection, interpretation and application of the four CIDB-endorsed standard-form construction contracts.
Learn moreLegal Opinion
Drafted legal opinions on specific matters, briefing Junior or Senior Counsel where a case calls for it.
Learn moreHow We Work
A Clear, Considered Approach
Every matter follows the same disciplined path — so you always understand your options, your risks and your costs.
01
Consult
We start by listening — understanding your matter, your commercial context and the outcome you need.
02
Assess
We analyse the facts against the applicable law and set out your options, risks and likely costs up front.
03
Act
We execute with discipline — accurate drafting, firm representation and close liaison with every party involved.
04
Report
We report on milestones per the agreed service-level standard, so you always know where your matter stands.
Why Choose Us
Why Clients Choose Marivate
A firm equipped with the knowledge and expertise you would expect from a large practice, while still offering personal attention to smaller businesses and individuals alike.
30+ Years of Combined Experience
Partners, associate partners and senior associates with experience in excess of thirty years in the legal profession.
B-BBEE Level 1, Wholly Black-Owned
Fully compliant with Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment principles and all relevant Labour Law legislation.
Trusted on Leading Panels
Placed on the panels of banks, municipalities, State entities and the Road Accident Fund across South Africa.
Deadlines Without Compromise
We report on milestones per the signed service-level agreement and meet deadlines without compromising quality.
What We Stand For
The Values Behind Our Counsel
Integrity
Honest, ethical counsel and transparent costs — we tell clients what they need to hear, not only what they want to hear.
Excellence
The knowledge and expertise of a large practice, applied with rigour to every matter, large or small.
Empowerment
A wholly black-owned, B-BBEE Level 1 firm committed to transformation and to widening access to justice.
Accessibility
Personal attention, plain-language advice and three offices positioned close to the courts and clients we serve.
References
On the Panels of Leading Institutions
Marivate Attorneys has been placed on the panels of attorneys and conveyancers of banks, municipalities, State entities and public bodies across South Africa.
Absa Bank
First National Bank
Standard Bank
Road Accident Fund
City of Ekurhuleni
City of Mbombela
City of Johannesburg
Bushbuckridge Local Municipality
Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality
Gauteng Enterprise Propeller
Small Enterprise Development Agency
Public Investment Corporation
Productivity SA
Health Professions Council of SA
Human Settlements — Mpumalanga
Rural Development & Land Reform
Road Traffic Management Corporation
South African Police Service
Tshwane Economic Development Agency
South African Weather Service
State IT Agency (SITA)
Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency
Council for Medical Schemes
Passenger Rail Agency of SARequest a Consultation
Tell Us Which Service You Need
Pick your matter from the list and the right team will respond — usually within one business day. Prefer to call? Reach the head office on 012 341 1510.
- Choose from all 12 practice areas
- Routed to your nearest office
- Clear feedback on options, risk and cost
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