Your Justice, Our Commitment
About Us
Our Story
De Ridder Incorporated was founded in 2017 by Christelle de Ridder, a dedicated and passionate attorney with a vision to provide exceptional legal services to individuals and businesses in South Africa. Our law firm is based in Hartbeespoort, North West, and specializes in Criminal and Civil Litigation Services.
Our Approach
At De Ridder Incorporated, we pride ourselves on our personal approach to client relationships. With a small team of experienced attorneys, we offer affordable and accessible legal advice and services, without the constraints of large corporate structures. Our goal is to provide innovative and effective solutions to our clients' legal challenges, while maintaining the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and expertise.
Our Values
Our values are rooted in a commitment to excellence, dignity, and respect. We strive to:
- Zero Harm: Ensure that our services cause no harm to our clients, employees, or the environment.
- Dignity and Respect: Treat all individuals with equal dignity and respect, regardless of their background or status.
- Sustainability: Foster sustainable growth and development, while promoting social responsibility and long-term resources.
- Collaboration: Build productive and ethical working relationships with our clients, colleagues, and community partners.
- Excellence: Pursue a culture of best business practices, continuous learning, and improvement.
- Education: Provide training and development opportunities for our team members and the wider community.
Our Services
De Ridder Incorporated offers a comprehensive range of legal services, including:
- Corporate and Commercial Law: Advice on corporate structures, mergers and acquisitions, commercial disputes, and regulatory compliance.
- Criminal Law: Representation in criminal investigations, trials, and appeals.
- Family Law: Divorce, child custody, maintenance, and domestic violence matters.
- Labour Law: Employment contracts, disciplinary procedures, and CCMA representation.
- Property Law: Conveyancing, property development, and expropriation matters.
- Estates and Trusts: Wills, estate planning, and trust administration.
- General Litigation: Civil disputes, personal injury claims, and contract disputes.
- Tax law: Lodging of objections and appeals of assessments issued and raised by the South African Revenue Services.
Our Expertise
Our team of experienced attorneys has expertise in various areas of law, including:
- Administrative Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Information Technology Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Building and Construction Disputes
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Companies and Close Corporations
- Compliance and Corporate Governance
- Constitutional Law
- Corporate and Commercial Law
- Personal Injury Claims
- Competition Law
- Property Law
- Contracts
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Conveyancing
- Property Development Law
- Public Law
- Estate Planning and Administration of Estates
Our Leadership
Our firm is led by Christelle de Ridder, with the support of Megan Janke. We are committed to maintaining a culture of excellence, integrity, and professionalism.
Our Associations
De Ridder Incorporated is a member of various professional associations and networks, ensuring that we stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the legal industry.
Conflict of Interest
We have a strict policy of avoiding conflicts of interest, ensuring that our clients receive unbiased and independent advice.
Compliance with Tax Legislation
We fully comply with our obligations under existing tax legislation, ensuring that our clients' interests are protected.
