MEET THE TEAM

the people behind your peace of mind

Directors

The quality and magnitude of our work is a combined effort of the strength of our dedicated and skilled team.

Louise Cathrine Tonkin

Director

Obtained her B.Proc degree at the Rand Afrikaans University and is an admitted Attorney, Conveyancer and Notary Public. Louise Tonkin’s range of expertise covers an array of legal portfolios, including Conveyancing, Estates, Commercial and Corporate Law and Notarial work. The diversity of Louise Tonkin’s work experience is vast, as she has, in addition to her established reputation, made her mark in Litigation early in her career, followed by 25+ years as Conveyancer and a Director of Louise Tonkin Incorporated. Louise Tonkin has immense knowledge of the South African legal system and a passion for the profession that is evident in her principle to uphold honesty and fairness above all.

Sarel Hay

Director

Obtained his LLB Degree at the University of South Africa and is an admitted Attorney who has 10+ years of experience. He is a young and dynamic attorney recently appointed director at Louise Tonkin Incorporated. As a result of his intense training in the field of High Court and Magistrates Court Litigation, his experience and knowledge in these fields place him on a level above the rest. Sarel Hay is an extremely knowledgeable, a “go-getter” attorney with an appetite for intricate and complicated matters. He is always up to any challenge.

Abrahm Senyema Gwangwa

Director

Obtained his LLB degree and was admitted as an Attorney in 2003. He is a knowledgeable and experienced attorney, recently appointed director at Louise Tonkin Incorporated. He has a presence in the legal environment with an array of legal and business acumen His skill set and legal experience is a valuable asset and contributes to his success as an attorney to be reckoned with, however maintains a humble, unassuming and honest reputation.

Professional Staff

Liam Labuschagne

Attorney

Obtained his LLB Degree at the University of South Africa and is a newly admitted Attorney and works full-time in our Estate Department. He has a thorough and precise approach when dealing with all matters. He has a likeable and pleasant demeanour and it is uplifting to deal with him at any time.

Karabo Zondo

Attorney

Obtained her LLB Degree at the University of South Africa and is a newly admitted Attorney. Karabo heads up our Estate department and is well versed in the Law pertaining to deceased estates. She is also being groomed to service our bond department and the financial institutions with whom we are affiliated. Her eager, gentle and uplifting personality makes it a pleasure to deal with her at any time.

Support Staff

Michelle Petersen

Senior Conveyancing Secretary
(Property)

Lynette Luyt

Conveyancing Secretary
(Property)

Annie Murphy

Conveyancing Secretary
(Property)

Lieschen Crawford

Conveyancing Secretary
(Property)

Elsabeth von Rauenstein

Senior Conveyancing Secretary
(Bond Registration Secretary)

Esther du Plessis

Conveyancing Secretary
(Bond Registration Secretary)

Tayla Dednam

Conveyancing Secretary
(Bond Registration Secretary)

Tovae de Beer

Conveyancing Secretary
(Bond Cancellation Secretary)

Ursula Baker

Conveyancing Secretary
(Bond Cancellation Secretary)

Elize Vertue

Public Relations and
Marketing Officer

Thabi Bukasa

Public Relations
Officer

Zandile Ndebele

Litigation Secretary
(Foreclosures)

Dorinda du Preez

Litigation Secretary
(Foreclosures)

Nontobeko Mazibuko

Litigation Secretary
(Foreclosures)

Liza Kleingeld

Litigation Secretary
(Foreclosures)

Sharon Farrell-Turner

Bookkeeper

Denise du Plessis

Senior Bookkeeper

Erika Labuschagne

Receptionist

Josephine Pule

Office Assistant

Our Promise.

We are committed to acting punctually, responsibly, empathetically and consistently on behalf of our clients. Through professionalism, transparency and dedication, we always strive to protect our clients’ interests and effectively meet their individual legal needs.