About Chennells Albertyn
Introduction
Who we are:
We are a medium-sized law firm covering the entire range of legal services.
Our professional staff strive to treat clients with the individual attention that they deserve, and not as mere ‘units’ in a legal machine. Our holistic approach ensures that all aspects and consequences of our client’s case are fully considered, whilst fastidious attention to detail ensures the best possible outcome.
Our early history of acting for the disenfranchised has resulted in today’s conservative approach towards fees, manifesting in a deep concern that each client receives ‘value for money’ in all ways. We pride ourselves on what some might term ‘old-fashioned values’ of integrity and service.
When it comes to our success rate, we take pride in what we have accomplished, as we believe we work harder than most in order to achieve a high rate of success for our clients.
Our professional staff strive to treat clients with the individual attention that they deserve, and not as mere ‘units’ in a legal machine. Our holistic approach ensures that all aspects and consequences of our client’s case are fully considered, whilst fastidious attention to detail ensures the best possible outcome.
Our early history of acting for the disenfranchised has resulted in today’s conservative approach towards fees, manifesting in a deep concern that each client receives ‘value for money’ in all ways. We pride ourselves on what some might term ‘old-fashioned values’ of integrity and service.
When it comes to our success rate, we take pride in what we have accomplished, as we believe we work harder than most in order to achieve a high rate of success for our clients.
ROGER CHENNELLS, CO-FOUNDER.
B.Iuris. (University of South Africa)
B.Proc (University of Pretoria)
Stellenbosch
Fiona Bester was admitted to practise in 1990. Prior to joining Chennells Albertyn, Fiona was the Director of Fiona Viviers Inc. in KwaZulu Natal.
Fiona practises in the fields of Civil Litigation, Labour Law, Family Law and Divorce, Landlord and Tenant Disputes, Road Accident Fund claims, Land Reform, Estate Planning and Trusts. Fiona is experienced in all forms of litigation and takes a keen interest in developing the legal skills of junior staff. Fiona also serves on the Legal Service Panel for the Land Rights Management Facility of the Department of Rural Development & Land Reform, and is an accredited Civil Litigation Mediator.
Fiona Bester was admitted to practise in 1990. Prior to joining Chennells Albertyn, Fiona was the Director of Fiona Viviers Inc. in KwaZulu Natal.
Fiona practises in the fields of Civil Litigation, Labour Law, Family Law and Divorce, Landlord and Tenant Disputes, Road Accident Fund claims, Land Reform, Estate Planning and Trusts. Fiona is experienced in all forms of litigation and takes a keen interest in developing the legal skills of junior staff. Fiona also serves on the Legal Service Panel for the Land Rights Management Facility of the Department of Rural Development & Land Reform, and is an accredited Civil Litigation Mediator.
FIONA BESTER, SENIOR PARTNER.
LL.B (University of South Africa)
Rondebosch
Andrew was admitted to practice in 2018, and has the right of appearance before the Superior Courts Andrew has particular experience in contractual disputes, residential and commercial leasing, and landlord and tenant disputes. He has litigated in the High Court, the Labour Court and Magistrates’ Courts, and has also attended to matters at the Water Tribunal, Community Schemes Ombud Service, the CCMA and bargaining councils. He also has a background and interest in issues of environmental sustainability and nuclear power, and has been involved in litigation in relation to these issues. He advises a number of well-known Non-Governmental Organisations on a variety of issues.
Andrew was admitted to practice in 2018, and has the right of appearance before the Superior Courts Andrew has particular experience in contractual disputes, residential and commercial leasing, and landlord and tenant disputes. He has litigated in the High Court, the Labour Court and Magistrates’ Courts, and has also attended to matters at the Water Tribunal, Community Schemes Ombud Service, the CCMA and bargaining councils. He also has a background and interest in issues of environmental sustainability and nuclear power, and has been involved in litigation in relation to these issues. He advises a number of well-known Non-Governmental Organisations on a variety of issues.
ANDREW DORER, PARTNER.
LL.B (University of Stellenbosch) Notary Public;
Stellenbosch
Stian Etsebeth was admitted as a legal practitioner in March 2020 after completing his contract of articles at Chennells Albertyn Attorneys.
Stian is also admitted as a Notary Public and became a partner of Chennells Albertyn Attorneys in March 2021.
Stian has experience in civil and criminal litigation, labour law and eviction matters, and has an interest in environmental and land law.
Stian Etsebeth was admitted as a legal practitioner in March 2020 after completing his contract of articles at Chennells Albertyn Attorneys.
Stian is also admitted as a Notary Public and became a partner of Chennells Albertyn Attorneys in March 2021.
Stian has experience in civil and criminal litigation, labour law and eviction matters, and has an interest in environmental and land law.
STIAN ETSEBETH, PARTNER.
BSocSci LL.B (University of Cape Town) Notary Public;
Stellenbosch
Gawie Hendriksz was admitted to practice in March 2020 after completing his contract of articles at Chennells Albertyn. He became a partner at Chennells Albertyn Attorneys in March 2021. Gawie is also admitted as a Notary Public and serves as chairperson of the Chess SA Grievance Committee and sits on the Chess SA Ethics Committee.
He practices in the fields of civil and criminal litigation, labour law, and he also has experience in all forms of dispute resolution, and practices in the field of trust and property law.
Gawie Hendriksz was admitted to practice in March 2020 after completing his contract of articles at Chennells Albertyn. He became a partner at Chennells Albertyn Attorneys in March 2021. Gawie is also admitted as a Notary Public and serves as chairperson of the Chess SA Grievance Committee and sits on the Chess SA Ethics Committee.
He practices in the fields of civil and criminal litigation, labour law, and he also has experience in all forms of dispute resolution, and practices in the field of trust and property law.
GAWIE HENDRIKSZ, PARTNER.
LL.B (Nelson Mandela University)
Rondebosch
Edrine Mukasa was admitted to practice in 2021 after completing his articles at Chennells Albertyn.
Edrine enjoys all disciplines of the law, with a special interest in Labour Law, Wills and Estates, Contract Law and Family Law.
Edrine Mukasa was admitted to practice in 2021 after completing his articles at Chennells Albertyn.
Edrine enjoys all disciplines of the law, with a special interest in Labour Law, Wills and Estates, Contract Law and Family Law.
EDRINE MUKASA, PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANT.
B.Com Law LLB (University of Stellenbosch)
Stellenbosch
Thelca Arendsen commenced her practical vocational training at Chennells Albertyn Attorneys during February 2024. She enjoys all disciplines of law, with a keen interest in criminal, labour and property law. She is committed to promoting social justice and ensuring that every client receives effective and comprehensive legal service.
Thelca Arendsen commenced her practical vocational training at Chennells Albertyn Attorneys during February 2024. She enjoys all disciplines of law, with a keen interest in criminal, labour and property law. She is committed to promoting social justice and ensuring that every client receives effective and comprehensive legal service.
Thelca Arendsen – Stellenbosch
LLB Law (University of South Africa)
Stellenbosch
Jacques obtained his LLB degree in 2023 from the University of South Africa and joined Chennells Albertyn Attorneys on 1 November 2024. He enjoys all disciplines of law, with a keen interest in criminal and labour law. He is committed to the pursuit of justice and ensures that each client receives adequate representation at every stage of the legal process.
Jacques obtained his LLB degree in 2023 from the University of South Africa and joined Chennells Albertyn Attorneys on 1 November 2024. He enjoys all disciplines of law, with a keen interest in criminal and labour law. He is committed to the pursuit of justice and ensures that each client receives adequate representation at every stage of the legal process.
JACQUES BUDRICKS – Stellenbosch
B. Com Law LLB (University of Stellenbosch)
Rondebosch
Luca commenced his practical vocational training at Chennells Albertyn in November 2025. He enjoys practicing in all disciplines of law, but has special interests in environmental, mercantile and delictual law. Luca strives to deliver efficient and quality services to his clients.
Luca commenced his practical vocational training at Chennells Albertyn in November 2025. He enjoys practicing in all disciplines of law, but has special interests in environmental, mercantile and delictual law. Luca strives to deliver efficient and quality services to his clients.
LUCA SAMPSON – Rondebosch
LLB (University of Pretoria)
Stellenbosch
Stuart commenced his practical vocational training during January 2025. He has a special interest in environmental law, labour law, and the administration of estates. He holds an LLB from the University of Pretoria and is guided by a strong sense of purpose and commitment to deliver efficient legal services to his clients.
He is gaining broad experience across the firm’s practice areas, assisting with legal research, drafting, client consultations, and court appearances. With a detail-oriented and client-focused approach, Stuart is committed to developing into a well-rounded and effective legal professional.
Stuart commenced his practical vocational training during January 2025. He has a special interest in environmental law, labour law, and the administration of estates. He holds an LLB from the University of Pretoria and is guided by a strong sense of purpose and commitment to deliver efficient legal services to his clients.
He is gaining broad experience across the firm’s practice areas, assisting with legal research, drafting, client consultations, and court appearances. With a detail-oriented and client-focused approach, Stuart is committed to developing into a well-rounded and effective legal professional.
STUART MEIKLEJOHN – Stellenbosch
LLB (University of Pretoria)
Rondebosch
Fezeka commenced her practical vocational training at Chennells Albertyn Attorneys in March 2026. She holds a LLB degree from the University of Pretoria, and is currently pursuing her LLM in Marine and Environmental Law at the University of Cape Town. She enjoys all disciplines of law with a keen interest in environmental and property law. Fezeka is driven by a strong sense of purpose and dedication to providing her clients with efficient legal services and professional support.
Fezeka commenced her practical vocational training at Chennells Albertyn Attorneys in March 2026. She holds a LLB degree from the University of Pretoria, and is currently pursuing her LLM in Marine and Environmental Law at the University of Cape Town. She enjoys all disciplines of law with a keen interest in environmental and property law. Fezeka is driven by a strong sense of purpose and dedication to providing her clients with efficient legal services and professional support.
Fezeka Kunene, candidate attorney.
B.Comm. LL.B (University of Stellenbosch) LLM (London School of Economics) Ph.D (University of Lancashire)
Roger Chennells, is the founder member of the firm and was admitted to practise in 1978 in KwaZulu-Natal, in 1984 in the Cape.
Based in Stellenbosch, he has practised generally in the field of Human Rights since 1980, specialising in issues relating to Land, Labour, Farm Workers and Conflict resolution, Arbitration and Mediation. Since the early 1990’s Roger has represented the San people of Southern Africa in achieving Land Tenure, obtaining Cultural and Heritage recognition on a National and International level and the protection of the Intellectual Property Rights of Indigenous People. The rights of Indigenous Peoples has become one of his areas of interest, including teaching “Earth Jurisprudence” which is a form of environmental legal philosophy.
Based in Stellenbosch, he has practised generally in the field of Human Rights since 1980, specialising in issues relating to Land, Labour, Farm Workers and Conflict resolution, Arbitration and Mediation. Since the early 1990’s Roger has represented the San people of Southern Africa in achieving Land Tenure, obtaining Cultural and Heritage recognition on a National and International level and the protection of the Intellectual Property Rights of Indigenous People. The rights of Indigenous Peoples has become one of his areas of interest, including teaching “Earth Jurisprudence” which is a form of environmental legal philosophy.
ROGER CHENNELLS, CONSULTANT.
B.A. LL.B (University of Cape Town)
Rondebosch
Glyn Williams was admittted to practise in 1988, and is also an admitted attorney in Zimbabwe and Lesotho. He has worked for legal firms in London and Bedford in the UK. Glyn consults in the fields of Commercial and Property Law, Estate Planning and Trusts, Administrative and Environmental Law, Labour Law, Human Rights and Constitutional Law.
Glyn has valuable experience in all forms of litigation related to these areas of law. Glyn also serves on the TOKISO Dispute Settlement Arbitration Panel, and is an accredited Civil Litigation Mediator.
Glyn Williams was admittted to practise in 1988, and is also an admitted attorney in Zimbabwe and Lesotho. He has worked for legal firms in London and Bedford in the UK. Glyn consults in the fields of Commercial and Property Law, Estate Planning and Trusts, Administrative and Environmental Law, Labour Law, Human Rights and Constitutional Law.
Glyn has valuable experience in all forms of litigation related to these areas of law. Glyn also serves on the TOKISO Dispute Settlement Arbitration Panel, and is an accredited Civil Litigation Mediator.