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DWP is an energetic, dynamic unit of legal experts that meet the necessity to service their clients well. Our people are our greatest asset. We have some of the country's finest property, commercial, litigation and maritime legal experts.

We are accessible, well supported by our teams of clerks, and maintain updates on pricing and costs. And, most importantly, we find solutions, winning our client’s cases either in or out of court. Our portfolio of loyal clients lay testament to that.
   
 
 
 
  Craig Delport (BA LL.B Dip. Tax Dip. Maritime Law)  
  Heading up Delport Ward & Pienaar’s commercial law department, Craig Delport, a practising attorney since 1993, has gained wide experience in most fields of law. Key areas of specialisation include: mergers and acquisitions and maritime matters.
   
   
 
  Ronny Ward (BA LL.B Dip. Adv. Labour Law)  
  His extensive commercial litigation experience and key specialisation in labour law and employment related matters, make Ronny Ward a pivotal partner within Delport Ward & Pienaar.
     
   
 
  Francois Pienaar (B.Com, LLB)  
  With his extensive experience in High Court litigation and related commercial matters, Francois Pienaar, a practising attorney since 1994, has the skills to head up Delport Ward & Pienaar’s litigation.
     
   
 
  Julia Ward(nee Laing) (B.Proc, LLB)  
  Julia Ward, together with John Robertson, handle all aspects of Delport Ward & Pienaar’s conveyancing services. In addition to her property portfolio, Julia is a notary public who drafts ante-nuptial contracts and notarial deeds.
     
   
 
  Ren Dunster (B.Com, LLB, LLM Tax & Shipping)  
  Ren joined Delport Ward & Pienaar in 2005. Ren has enjoyed much success in both High Court and Magistrate Court litigation, he provides assistance to the commercial department and has specialist knowledge in maritime and shipping related matters.
     
   
 
 
  Heinrich Schwella (B.Com, LLB) [Associate]  
  Heinrich Schwella joined dwp in 2005 and has a special interest in Information Technology and Telecommunications Law. If Heinrich is not busy playing with some gadgets, he represents various landlords and shopping centres around the Cape Peninsula.
     
   
   
 
  Dirk Hanekom (LLB) [Associate]  
  Dirk Hanekom has been involved in property related litigation for the past two years, but has recently shifted his focus by joining the conveyancing department of dwp where his meticulous manner ensures the speedy finalisation of property transactions.
     
   
   
 
  Connie Alho [Debt Collection]  
  Connie Alho, with more than 20 years experience in debt collection, heads up this specialised field. Additional value added services by way of company searches, property searches and credit checks are provided.
     
   
 
  John Robertson (Dip. Jur) [Consultant]  
   
   
 
  Christo de Villers (B.Com, LLB, LLM) [Consultant]  
  Christo de Villiers is involved in various business ventures, including those involving the law. Christo currently focuses on Labour Law and related issues.
     
   
 
 
  Judy Marais (B.Com, LLB)
Gustav Barkhuysen (B.Com, LLB)
Tamryn Steel
(B.Soc.Sci, LLB)
Tendai Maunganidze (LLB, LLM Trademarks)