85 Years of Award-Winning Service

By acting on a cutting-edge level of professionalism, VDT Attorneys Inc. strives to deliver exceptional service, consistently. Our clients form the core of our service-delivery principles because without them, we cannot reach our fullest potential in the legal field. It is with the loyalty of our clients, the dedication of our team and the guidance of the directors that we have been awarded several accolades.

We have been honoured with the following awards for our services:

  • Attorneys Fidelity Fund award in recognition of exceptional interest contribution (2003, 2010, 2012-2015)
  • Tinus Strydom Property Group & Attorney of the Year Merit Award (2004, 2006 & 2007)
  • Investec Corporate Cash Manager certificate of achievement award
  • Nedbank certificate of achievement award

Since our inception 85 years ago, we have broadened our service offering across the following fields:

  1. Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Our professionals effectively pursue litigation across all areas of the law with persistence and professionalism.
  2. Corporate & Commercial Contracting: Our professionals draw on the extensive centralised group database to contribute to speed, quality and efficiency to give clients tailored agreements.
  3. Property & Conveyancing: The continuing legislative change affects matters in respect of property, and as such, specialist property service support and conveyancing is required from our professionals.
  4. Correspondent conveyancing: This involves a strong focus on rendering professional and exclusive services and support relating to all property law and conveyancing matters to correspondent attorney firms.
  5. Estate planning & administration: Vital in securing the future wellbeing of a family, proper execution enables financial security to dependents after death.
  6. B-BBEE Advisory: Recognising the importance of encompassing BEE support and advice, we work closely with BEE advisory specialists.

We also foster a cooperative environment, with departments and individuals who support each other to provide the best possible solutions to our clients’ problems and needs.

June 29, 2018
When agreements have limits

When agreements have limits

Maintenance agreements in South Africa have become increasingly popular between parents of minor children as a means of regulating their respective maintenance obligations outside of court. These agreements are a useful tool, allowing parents to exercise a degree of contractual freedom. However, their provisions remain subject to statutory regulation and the overarching principle that contracts must conform to public policy.

Fee or tax? The court decides

Fee or tax? The court decides

With effect from 1 July 2025, the City of Cape Town introduced three new charges on residential rate bills. These charges were challenged by the South African Property Owners’ Association (SAPOA) and AfriForum, who argued that they were unlawful and improperly calculated. The dispute culminated in court applications seeking declaratory orders that the charges were invalid because they were inconsistent with the Constitution, national legislation, and the City’s own By-Laws.

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