Van Deventer Dowlath Marx Incorporated

Van Deventer Dowlath Marx Incorporated Overview

VDM Attorneys is a specialist law firm based in Morningside, Johannesburg, focused on delivering streamlined, high-performance legal services across the property, notarial, commercial, and private client sectors. Our team combines deep legal expertise with a practical, solutions-driven mindset — making us a trusted legal partner to developers, estate agents, financial institutions, and individuals alike.

Core Practice Areas
Conveyancing & Property Law
We handle end-to-end property transactions with speed, accuracy, and accountability.
Our services include:

Residential and commercial property transfers

Deceased estate transfers

Sectional title transfers and extensions of schemes

Sale agreements (drafting and reviewing)

Transfers pursuant to divorce, donations, or court orders

Inter vivos and testamentary transfers

Land subdivision, consolidation, and rezoning coordination

Bond Registrations & Cancellations
Approved on the panels of major banks, we manage the full bond registration process:

Home loan and commercial bond registrations

Further bonds and surety bonds

Bond cancellations

Assistance with bank compliance and FICA requirements

Notarial Services
Our notary services are prompt and fully compliant with Deeds Office standards:

Ante-nuptial contracts (ANCs)

Usufructs, personal servitudes, and notarial deeds of cession

Exclusive use areas

Notarial bonds (general and special)

Apostilles and document authentication for international use

Property Development & Structured Transactions
We advise developers and financiers from land acquisition to final sale:

Township establishment and opening of township registers

Sectional title scheme establishment

Servitude registration and removal

Joint venture and co-ownership structures

Tax-aware structuring of sales and transfers

Commercial & Corporate Law
We support business clients with efficient, proactive legal solutions:

Company registrations and CIPC compliance

Shareholders’ agreements and MOIs

Sale of business agreements

Commercial leases

Due diligence and transaction support

Private Client Legal Services
We also offer tailored assistance for individuals and families:

Wills, trusts, and deceased estate administration

Marriage contracts and divorce settlement agreements

Power of attorney and curatorship applications

Legal advice on personal asset structuring

Why Choose VDM Attorneys?
Rapid turnaround with regular progress updates

Direct access to senior attorneys

Seamless integration with estate agents and bond originators

Customised deal trackers and WhatsApp progress reports

Competitive fees with no compromise on quality

National footprint via strategic correspondent network

Location map for Van Deventer Dowlath Marx Incorporated (Johannesburg)

Areas of Law

Lawyers and Consultants