Experience Excellence
At CVN Attorneys, excellence is more than a goal — it’s who we are. Our dedicated team combines legal expertise, passion, and a personal touch to deliver results that exceed expectations.
We go beyond traditional legal services by focusing on exceptional client experiences, offering personalised attention, clear communication, and a commitment to making every legal journey as smooth and stress-free as possible. With CVN Attorneys, you’re not just working with lawyers — you’re partnering with people who genuinely care about your success.
CHRISTO VAN NIEKERK
Qualifications
- LLB (North -West University)
- Diploma in Advance labour law (TUKS)
- LLM Employment law (University of Leicester UK)
Main practice areas
Labour Law, Commercial Law and Civil Litigation
Position
Managing Director
JADENE OELSCHIG
Qualifications
- LLB (University of South Africa)
- Advanced Labour Law (University of Pretoria)
Main practice areas
Labour Law, Civil Litigation
Position
Director of Operations
JONATHAN HOUGH
Qualifications
- LLB (UFS)
Main practice areas
Labour Law, Commercial Law and Civil Litigation
Position
Senior Associate
REINHARDT SMIT
Qualifications
- BA Law (NWU)
- LLB (NWU)
- Advanced Labour Law (UP)
Main practice areas
Labour Law,
Position
Candidate Attorney
VICTORIA RIDGARD
Qualifications
- BA Law (UP)
- LLB (UP)
- Advanced Labour Law (UP)
Main practice areas
Labour Law
Position
Candidate Attorney
PETRUS HOLTZHAUSEN
Qualifications
- LLB (NWU)
Main practice area
Labour Law
Position
Candidate Attorney
YOLANDE JANSEN VAN VUUREN
Focus areas
Labour Law, Commercial Law and Civil Litigation
Position
Senior Legal Secretary
AMANDA NEL
Qualifications
Diploma Business Administration
Focus areas
Labour Law, Commercial Law and Civil Litigation
Position
Legal Secretary
DANELLE SNYMAN
Qualifications
Basic Labour Relations Certificate
Position
Receptionist and Client Liaison
ZILIA VAN NIEKERK
Qualifications
BA Communications (NWU)
Position
Marketing & Social Media
External contributors
Charlie Higgs
External legal counsel
– Labour Law
Jacques Brits
External legal counsel
– Labour Law
Adv Dirk Groenewald
External legal counsel
– Labour Law
Adv Hannes Lerm
External legal counsel
– Civil Litigation
Adv Shuan Swiegers
External legal counsel
– Civil Litigation
Adv Wilco Bota
External legal counsel
– Civil Litigation
Adv Tobie Kruger
Senior External legal counsel
– Civil Litigation
Abel Rudman
Accountant
