Who we are

Established in 1896 as a result of a merger between the two practices of MacRobert, de Villiers and Hitge, and Lunnon and Tindall, we have, since our humble beginnings, grown to be one of the most respected law firms in South Africa.

In addition we also afford recent graduates the chance to complete their compulsory article years with us. Our major local and international clients include automotive corporations, banks and other financial institutions, as well as commercial, industrial and mining corporations.

MacRobert manages law concerns in the following fields: medicine, property, pharmaceuticals industrial engineering, oil, food and beverage, clothing manufacturing and the steel and iron industry.


We are a multi-city law firm with offices in Pretoria (head office), Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg; and are therefore in a position to provide legal services throughout the country.

BBBEE status:
We are a Majority Black Owned, Level 1 Contributor on the Revised Codes


Careers

Candidate Attorneys - Applications for articles starting in 2025 are currently closed!

Although academic results will get us interested, this is not all that we are looking for. We are looking for the EISH factor: energetic, intelligent and self-motivated individuals who are hardworking.

If you think you have the EISH factor, please read on!

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Insights & Knowledge

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

NAVIGATING THE CLOSURE OF OLD MINES AND SECTION 43 OF THE MPRDA: A LEGAL DEEP DIVE

The article reveals the intricacies of applying the MPRDA retroactively, impacting liability for environmental remediation and sustainable closure. Key distinctions are made between different types of mining rights and their respective holders, highlighting complexities arising from rights succession. The article further provides vital insights into how South African law is evolving to address the unique challenges posed by legacy mining operations. This is essential knowledge for anyone involved in South Africa's mining industry, policymakers, and anyone interested in the evolution of environmental legislation.

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

A FORKLIFT IS NOT A VEHICLE FOR PURPOSES OF A RAF CLAIM

According to s 3 of the Road Accident Fund Act 56 of 1996 (hereafter “the Act”), the object of the Fund is the payment of compensation for loss or damage wrongfully caused by the driving of a motor vehicle

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

PROTECTION OF FUNDS IN 3RD PARTIES COMPENSATION AND PERSONAL INJURIES

In an action for damages against the Road Accident Fund for personal injuries, as with all delictual matters, a person may claim for both patrimonial damages and non-patrimonial damages suffered as a result of the collision.