Civil Litigation, Commercial, Corporate, Conveyancing, Insolvency Law, Appeal Records, Debt Collection, Deceased Estates & Divorces
Civil Litigation, Commercial, Corporate, Conveyancing, Insolvency Law, Appeal Records, Debt Collection, Deceased Estates & Divorces
Directors

N Oosthuizen
B Proc
051

KS King
L.L.B
051 410 7909

LO Koupis
L.L.B
051 410 7919

L Els
L.L.B
051 410 7905

R Oosthuizen
L.L.B
051 410 7908
Associates
J vd Merwe
L.L.B
051 410 7903
L De Castro
L.L.B
051 410 7912
M Mynhardt
L.L.B
051 410 7902
M Phirie
L.L.B
068 370 5695
J Nieuwenhuis
L.L.B
060 893 6245
V Botes
L.L.B
051 447 3374
Consultants
Nic Oosthuizen
Nic obtained a B.Proc degree from the University of the Free State and was admitted as an attorney in 1991. He joined the firm in 1987 and is one of the directors. Nic specialises in litigation and does Court work in both the Magistrate and High Court of South Africa. In addition, Nic is an exceptionally skilled divorce lawyer and furthermore specialises in commercial litigation and debt collection. Nic is attending to debt collection for some of the major financial institutions in South Africa.
His expertise includes the following:
- Civil litigation in both Magistrates and High Court
- Divorce, custody and maintenance matters
- Obtaining interdicts and restraining orders
- Applications for sequestrations, liquidations and rehabilitation
- Debt collection
Minette Mynhardt
Minette obtained her BCom Law and LLB degree at the University of the Free State. She was admitted as an attorney in 2021 and practices in the Commercial Litigation department.
Her expertise includes the following:
- Commercial litigation
- Magistrates Court and High Court litigation
- Debt collection
- Court applications
Lamon De Castro
Lamon obtained his LLB degree at the University of the Free State. He was admitted as an attorney in 2021 and practices in the Litigation and Commercial department.
His expertise includes the following:
- Commercial litigation
- Commercial and residential evictions
- Liquidations and sequestrations
- Magistrates Court and High Court litigation
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Debt collection
- Labour law disputes
Jolize vd Merwe
Jolize otained her LLB at the University of the Free State and joined EG Cooper Majiedt Attorneys as a Candidate Legal Practitioner during 2021. She was admitted as an Attorney to the High Court in 2022.
Her expertise includes the following:
- General Magistrates Court and High Court Litigation
- Liquidations and sequestrations
- Debt collection
- Evictions
Phuti Dibete
Phuti obtained LLB degree at the University of the Free State. He was admitted as an attorney in 2014 and practices in the Insolvency and the Administration of Deceased Estates departments.
His expertise includes the following:
- Sequestrations
- Liquidations
- Administration of insolvent and deceased estates
- Business rescue and restructuring
- Registration of trusts and estate planning
Lindie Koupis
Lindie obtained the LLB degree at the University of the Free State. She was admitted as an attorney in 2004 and practices in the Property Law, Conveyancing and Notarial Practice department. Lindie has gained experience and knowledge in commercial contracting, she provides a range of commercial services including assisting clients with various commercial contracts.
Her expertise includes the following:
- Drafting and negotiating agreements for the purchase of fixed property
- Transfer of all types of properties
- Registration of bonds
- Cancellation of bonds
- Opening and registration of Sectional Titles
- Subdivision and consolidation of properties
- Township establishment
- Notarial practices
- Registration of antenuptial contracts
Leandi Els
Leandi obtained the LLB degree at the University of the Free State. She was admitted as an attorney in 2004 and practices in the Property Law, Conveyancing and Notarial Practice department. Leandi has gained experience and knowledge in commercial contracting and provides a range of commercial services including assisting clients with various commercial contracts.
Her expertise includes the following:
- Drafting and negotiating agreements for the purchase of fixed property
- Transfer of all types of properties
- Registration of bonds
- Cancellation of bonds
- Opening and registration of Sectional Titles
- Subdivision and consolidation of properties
- Township establishment
- Notarial practice
- Registration of antenuptual contracts
Renier Oosthuizen
Renier obtained the LLB degree at the Free State University. He was admitted as an attorney in 2007 and practices in the Litigation and Collections department.
His expertise includes the following:
- Appeal matters
- Commercial and High Court litigation
- Debt collection
- Litigation and court work in the Magistrate and High Court
- Various types of court applications
Kaylin King
Kaylin obtained a LLB degree at the University of the Free State. She was admitted as an attorney in 2020 and practices in the Conveyancing and Notarial department.
Her expertise includes the following:
- Transfer of all types of properties
Stamatios Tsangarakis
Stamatios obtained the B.Proc degree at the University of the Free State and was admitted as an attorney in 1980. He joined the firm in 1985 and is currently one of the Directors. Stamatios has established himself as one of the leading commercial attorneys in Bloemfontein and has been the attorney of the largest private property owner in South Africa for the past number of years.
His expertise includes the following:
- Drafting all types of commercial agreements including:
○ Shareholder and Partnership Agreements , Sale and Purchase of Shares and Businesses.
○ Association Agreements
○ Agency Contracts
○ Building Contracts
○ Arbitrations - Administration of Insolvent Estates and Liquidations of Companies
- Enquiries and Commercial Litigation in Insolvent Estates
- Business Rescue Schemes
Ethne van Wyk
Ethne joined the firm in 1992 after holding the position as Assistant Master of the Free State High Court. She practices in the Insolvency and Administration of Deceased Estates department. She is a member of the Master’s National List of Liquidators and as such holds appointments in a vast number of insolvent estates. She is also a member of FISA.
Her expertise includes the following:
- Insolvency practitioner;
- Administration of Deceased estates;
- Administration of Trusts;
- Estate planning;
- Drafting of Wills
Melissa Phirie
Melissa obtained her LLB degree at the University of the Free State. She was Admitted as Attorney of the High Court during April 2023 and practices in the deceased estates department.
Her expertise includes the following:
- Deceased estates;
- Estate planning;
- Drafting of Wills
Jomarè Nieuwenhuis
Jomarè obtained her LLB degree at the University of the Free State during 2021. She joined EG Cooper Majiedt Inc in 2022 as a Candidate Legal Practitioner and was Admitted as Attorney of the High Court during March 2023.
Her expertise includes the following:
- Supreme Court of Appeal matters;
- Supreme Court of Appeal and High Court of Appeal Records;
- Supreme Court of Appeal Taxations;
- High Court and Magistrates Court litigation;
- Debt Collections;
- Residential Evictions
Valeria Botes
Valeria obtained her LLB degree on 1 August 2006 from the University of the Free State. She was admitted as an Attorney on 17 August 2006 and has the Right of Appearance in the High Court.
Valeria has gained experience and has knowledge of many aspects and fields of Law.
She, however, specialises in the following fields:
- Road Accident Fund Claims – Plaintiff and Defendant claims (17 years experience);
- Medical Negligence (4 years experience);
- Slip and Fall Claims (4 years experience)