OUR AREAS OF SPECIALITY
At SHP we believe in playing to our strengths. The multi-faceted nature of our firm is evidenced by the fact that each department is spearheaded by a director with particular educational qualifications and experience in that field.
Karl Schüler
Karl obtained his BProc degree from the University of South Africa and is an admitted conveyancer.He heads up our Conveyancing and Property Development Department and is assisted by a strong contingent of dedicated secretaries and support staff. To add depth to our Conveyancing Department, our firm retains the services of various experts such as architects, engineers and town planners, who all contribute to a speedy and efficient development and transfer of property.
Unlike most conveyancers, Karl has a strong litigation background and is no stranger to the courtroom, boasting vast criminal and family law experience.
Rudi Heerschop
Rudi holds a LLB degree from the University of Johannesburg and is currently engaged in his studies towards a master’s degree in commercial law, with emphasis on the National Credit Act and credit related matters. Rudi manages our team of candidate attorneys and professional assistants in the firm’s magistrate’s and regional court litigation division. In his personal capacity he specialises in general High Court litigation, commercial law and family law.
Mark Pienaar
Mark holds a LLB degree, as well as a master’s degree in commercial law with emphasis on Company Law which he obtained from the University of Johannesburg.In furtherance of the firm’s commercial service offering, Mark also holds an advanced Diploma in Insolvency Law from the University of Pretoria. Mark heads up the firm’s Commercial Law and High Court Civil Litigation Department.In his personal capacity Mark excels in the structuring of business transactions, drafting of commercial agreements and related litigation.
