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Willem van Heerden

Practice type: Commercial Law, Evictions, Family Law, Litigation, Road Accident Fund Claims, Sport

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Supporting team

Celiha Daniels
RAF Secretary
Veronique Serfontein
Administration Clerk
Rowienne Meyer
Litigation Secretary
Melercia Kotze
Litigation Secretary

Willem van Heerden

About Willem van Heerden

Willem van Heerden is a Director at Van Wyk Van Heerden in the dispute resolution, litigation and mediation department. He specialises in contractual disputes, company law, shareholder issues, evictions, family law, banking law and insolvency law. He provides sound strategic advice and direction on all commercial and company issues.

He is an accredited commercial mediator as well as a business rescue practitioner.

He has encouraged the appropriate use of mediation in the resolution of all disputes.

He has acted for various international and cross border trade, transport, agricultural and construction companies. Willem has acted for major banks, insurance houses, leading retailers, property groups as well as high network of entrepreneurs and individuals. He serves as a trustee on a number of trusts.

Willem has written various articles and is a co-author of a published legal book on farm evictions.

Qualifications

  • BCom (Northwest University)
  • LLB (Northwest University)
  • Postgraduate Diploma (VRIJE University Amstelveen )
  • Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
  • Accredited Business Rescue Practitioner (University of South Africa)
  • Accredited Commercial Mediator
  • Acting as Mediator in Disputes in the Lands Court
  • Acted as Judge in the Western Cape Division of The High Court of South Africa between 2022-2024

Associated Practice

Sport

We offer specialised Sport Law services, guiding athletes, clubs, and organizations with expert legal support.

Road Accident Fund Claims

Our services encompass evaluating the eligibility of claims, preparing, and submitting necessary documentation, negotiating with the RAF, and representing clients in legal proceedings if required.

Litigation

With deep legal expertise, we protect client rights and represent their interests with precision, strategy, and unwavering commitment.

Family Law

Family matters require care and discretion. We handle every case with tact, respect and complete confidentiality you can trust.

Evictions

Tenants of commercial property do not enjoy the protection of PIE or ESTA. The actual use of the property is the determining factor in establishing whether a commercial eviction applies to the tenant.

Commercial Law

Expert advice on commercial contracts and joint ventures helping clients thrive in today’s fast‑moving, competitive business landscape.

Supporting team

Celiha Daniels
RAF Secretary
Veronique Serfontein
Administration Clerk
Rowienne Meyer
Litigation Secretary
Melercia Kotze
Litigation Secretary

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