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.A. LL.B (University of Cape Town)
Rondebosch
Glyn Williams was admitted 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 practises 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 admitted 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 practises 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, SENIOR PARTNER.
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 practise in 2018.
Andrew has particular experience in residential and commercial leasing, and landlord and tenant disputes. He also has a background and interest in issues of environmental sustainability.
Andrew was admitted to practise in 2018.
Andrew has particular experience in residential and commercial leasing, and landlord and tenant disputes. He also has a background and interest in issues of environmental sustainability.
ANDREW DORER, 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 (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.
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.
LLB (University of Stellenbosch)
Stellenbosch
Jessica Ann Canter was admitted to practice in March 2024 after completing her contract of articles at Chennells Albertyn Attorneys.
She is a general litigation attorney with a special interest in criminal, civil, family, and human rights law. Jessica aspires to promote social justice and provide effective and efficient legal services.
Jessica Ann Canter was admitted to practice in March 2024 after completing her contract of articles at Chennells Albertyn Attorneys.
She is a general litigation attorney with a special interest in criminal, civil, family, and human rights law. Jessica aspires to promote social justice and provide effective and efficient legal services.
Jessica Canter, candidate attorney.
BCom LLB (University of Pretoria)
Rondebosch
Michael Yaman is a Candidate Attorney at Chennells Albertyn Attorneys, holds a BCom LLB from the University of Pretoria. Michael enjoys all disciplines of law, but has a keen interest in Environmental Law, International Law, Wills and Estates and litigation. Michael strives to make a positive difference by providing clients with quality service, acting with efficiency and diligence in providing legal services.
Michael Yaman is a Candidate Attorney at Chennells Albertyn Attorneys, holds a BCom LLB from the University of Pretoria. Michael enjoys all disciplines of law, but has a keen interest in Environmental Law, International Law, Wills and Estates and litigation. Michael strives to make a positive difference by providing clients with quality service, acting with efficiency and diligence in providing legal services.
Michael Yaman – Rondebosch
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
B.Com Law (Cum Laude)
LLB (University of Free State)
Eldoné is due to be admitted to practice in 2025 after completion of her practical vocational training..
She studied at the University of the Free State where she obtained her B.Com Law (Cum Laude) and LLB (Cum Laude).
Eldoné has an interest in civil, property and family law. She strives to provide the best service possible to her clients.
She studied at the University of the Free State where she obtained her B.Com Law (Cum Laude) and LLB (Cum Laude).
Eldoné has an interest in civil, property and family law. She strives to provide the best service possible to her clients.
Eldone Swanepoel – Stellenbosch.
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.