PROFILE OF BARNARD-LOURENS

Barnard-Lourens Inc. was founded in October 2003 by PG Lourens (Sr), PG Lourens (Jr) and JC Barnard.  The firm has grown considerably since then and compliment a staff of 15.  The firm has also grown in statute and has become recognized in the property law, commercial law and civil litigation.  

Barnard-Lourens is further dedicated to high ethical standards.  Professional competence is enjoyed by our clients and respected by our colleagues.

The firm's values include:

1. Commitment to client service;

2. Commitment to ethical and professional standards;

3. Maintaining our commitment to transformation and upliftment.

Barnard-Lourens specialize in property law and it's conveyancing section handles all aspects relating to property law in South Africa.  The firm has electronic access to major South African banks which include FNB, Nedbank and Investec Bank.

The services provided by the conveyancing department include:

1. Assisting client with negotiations pertaining to property transactions;

2. Drafting of formal agreements;

3. Transfer of full title and sectional title properties;

4. Mortgage bond registrations;

5. Subdivisions and consolidations;

6. Establishment of townships;

7. Full title and sectional title developments;

8. Opinions on property law and related matters;

9. Antenuptial agreements;

10. Acting as correspondent for out of town legal practices;

Barnard-Lourens' litigation department is also well established and deals with most aspects of litigation which includes:

1. Debt collecting;

2. Matrimonial law;

3. Insolvencies and liquidations.

 Short Curriculum Vitae of Professional Staff:

1. PG Lourens Sr:  [B.Iuris Unisa] was admitted as an attorney on 20 May 1974.  He practiced in Nelspruit for the past 30 years and before joining our firm as the Managing Director of Kruger-Lourens Inc.  Mr. Lourens is of the most experienced senior attorneys in Nelspruit with reference to property development, drafting and commercial work.  He has a vast spectrum of clients ranging from corporate to agricultural environments.  He is currently in full time employment of the firm as professional consultant.

2. PG Lourens Jnr:  [B.Comm, B.Proc UP] was admitted on 2 July 1998 and as Conveyancer on 26 September 2005.  He Matriculated in Nelspruit and gained experience in the Deeds Office of Pretoria as a article clerk for two years working for MacRobert Inc.  Mr. Lourens has since specialized in the registration of all types of bonds as security which includes: commercial property, residential property, industrial movable property.  He has an extensive client base, which includes developers, bankers, insurance and investment advisors and commercial corporate clients.  He serves as a commissioner of the Small Claims Court, a director of Barnard-Lourens as well as a director of Urban Space Developers.

3. JC Barnard:   [B.Proc PU for CHE] was admitted as an attorney on 18 August 1997 and practiced under the name of Barnard-Kriel Attorneys since 1999.  He matriculated in Nelspruit and has established a name for himself within the local community and grown to be an integral part of the commercial and residential property transactions in Nelspruit.  He serves as a commissioner of the Small Claims Court of Nelspruit, as a benefactor and trustee of several charitable organizations.  He currently manages our litigation department and certain corporate property development clients.  He is a director of Barnard-Lourens as well as director of the development company Urban Space Developers. (HGH 21/11/2001)  Mr. Barnard was also nominated as Small Business Employer of the year 2004 and 2006 by the Nelspruit Chamber of Business and he is also currently Chairman of the Mbombela Attorneys Association.

4. Nolani Lourens:  [B.Comm LLB UP] specializes in the administration of Curatorships by appointment of the Supreme Court of South Africa.  She is also involved as estate agent in the sale of residential property in and around Nelspruit. She is employed as a professional assistant.

5. Maria Stander:   [Article clerk] is currently studying Law and in and articleship with the firm.  She was employed as a typist specializing in bond documents and is now Mr. Lourens' assistant in dealing with matters related to conveyancing and the Deeds Office at Nelspruit.