Attorneys

The attorneys responsible for your matter

Marlowe & Vance is led by four senior attorneys. Each maintains direct responsibility for the clients and matters within their practice.

Senior attorney 1

Director, commercial law and disputes

Practice areas: Commercial contracts, Shareholder disputes, Business risk, Commercial litigation
Biography: Nathan advises business owners, directors and private companies on contracts, disputes and practical legal risk. His work focuses on clear options, early document review and commercially sensible resolution.
Qualifications: LLB, University of Pretoria; Certificate in Advanced Company Law
Admission: Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa, 2004
Memberships: Legal Practice Council; Pretoria Attorneys Association
Languages: English, Afrikaans
Email: nathan@marlowe-vance.co.za

Senior attorney 2

Director, property and conveyancing

Practice areas: Property transfers, Conveyancing, Commercial property, Sale agreements
Biography: Claire assists property clients with transfer work, sale agreements and transaction planning. She is known for structured updates, careful document control and plain-language explanations of each step.
Qualifications: BCom Law, LLB, University of Pretoria
Admission: Admitted attorney, conveyancer and notary public, 2006
Memberships: Legal Practice Council; Gauteng Conveyancers Forum
Languages: English, Afrikaans
Email: claire@marlowe-vance.co.za

Senior attorney 3

Senior attorney, estates and private clients

Practice areas: Wills, Estate planning, Deceased estates, Private-client advice
Biography: David works with families, executors and private clients on wills, estate planning and the practical administration of estates. His approach is measured, organised and focused on reducing uncertainty.
Qualifications: BA Law, LLB, University of the Witwatersrand
Admission: Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa, 2008
Memberships: Legal Practice Council; Fiduciary Institute associate member
Languages: English
Email: david@marlowe-vance.co.za

Senior attorney 4

Senior attorney, family law

Practice areas: Divorce, Parenting arrangements, Maintenance, Settlement negotiations
Biography: Nomsa advises clients in sensitive family-law matters with a calm and practical style. She focuses on clear choices, respectful communication and careful preparation before negotiations or court steps.
Qualifications: LLB, University of Johannesburg; Mediation training in family-law matters
Admission: Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa, 2011
Memberships: Legal Practice Council; South African Association of Mediators
Languages: English, isiZulu, Sesotho
Email: nomsa@marlowe-vance.co.za

Senior attorneys remain close to the work.

Each attorney keeps a focused caseload so clients can deal directly with the person responsible for advice, documents and next steps.

The firm keeps communication measured: clear enough to act on, careful enough for decisions that carry legal and practical consequences.