About Us

Barnard & Patel Inc is a Pretoria-based law firm serving clients across Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga. We believe good legal service starts with listening, clear advice and practical solutions

We build long-term relationships by offering efficient, personalised legal services that are tailored to each client’s needs. Our attorneys combine professionalism with a friendly, approachable manner, ensuring clients feel informed and confident throughout their legal journey.

“Professional, approachable and efficient. We felt supported every step of the way.”

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Our Vision

To be recognised as a trusted and approachable law firm, delivering practical legal solutions and long-term value for our clients.

Our Objectives

  • Provide clear, efficient and personalised legal advice
  • Build long-term, trusted client relationships
  • Maintain high professional standards while remaining accessible and responsive

Client Relationships

We act for a wide range of individual and corporate clients and focus on practical, cost-effective solutions. Our firm holds business and trust accounts with all four major South African banks, allowing us to manage matters efficiently and transparently.

Professional Indemnity Insurance

Barnard & Patel Inc holds Professional Indemnity Insurance of R10,000,000 per claim with Shackleton COD.

Environmental Responsibility

We support sustainable business practices through recycling initiatives, including toner recycling and bi-weekly collection of recyclable materials.

Employment Equity & BBBEE

Barnard & Patel Inc is committed to BBBEE principles and transformation within the legal profession. Our shareholding structure is as follows:
Yusuf Patel – 51%  |   Danie Barnard – 24.5%  |  Barend Du Plessis – 24.5%

We actively support skills development, fair recruitment practices and the use of BEE-compliant service providers.

BEE Partnerships

We welcome opportunities to collaborate with other BEE law firms and regularly partner on matters based on jurisdiction, panel requirements and expertise.

Meet the Team

DIRECTORS
Danie Barnard | Director & Attorney

Danie began his legal career in Pretoria and has extensive experience in litigation, deceased estates and conveyancing. He has acted for major banks and corporate clients, including Nedbank Ltd, Standard Bank of South Africa and Shackleton Credit Management. Danie is an admitted Attorney, Conveyancer and Notary, and holds a Master’s degree in Mercantile Law and Law of Contracts

Barend Du Plessis | Director & Conveyancing Attorney

Barend is a conveyancing and property law expert with extensive experience in township and sectional title developments. He previously served as a Senior Examiner at the Pretoria Deeds Office and has assisted local authorities and developers with property registrations and compliance.

Yusuf Patel | Director & Attorney

Yusuf specialises in deceased and insolvent estates. He holds an LLB degree and an Advanced Insolvency Diploma and has advised unions, banks and trust companies on complex estate matters.

ATTORNEYS & AGENTS
Wilmari Nortje | Attorney

Wilmari specialises in litigation, correspondent matters, contract drafting, family law, commercial law and insolvency law.

Rizqah Carrim-Ally | Attorney

Rizqah focuses on deceased estate administration and provides compassionate, detail-oriented support to clients.

Adriaan Nortjé | Estate Agent & Property Consultant

Adriaan provides assistance with property sales, evaluations, marketing, bond registrations and property-related certificates.

Mufti Mohammad Aamir | Shariah Advisor

Mufti Aamir advises on Shariah-compliant legal and financial matters and has extensive experience in Islamic banking and finance.