Efficient Legal Solutions.

Guthrie & Theron has offices at Hermanus, Kleinmond, Caledon, Greyton, Gansbaai and Riviersonderend
and has been attending to the legal needs of the Overberg community and beyond for countless years.

WELCOME

Welcome to the home of Guthrie & Theron. We are a firm with a long history which dates back to 1896. Guthrie & Theron strives to increasingly serve the public of the Overberg region with all the relevant legal services. We are able to provide a wide variety of specialist services due to our very experienced and specialized partners and superb support staff.

OUR DIFFERENCE

We serve second and third generations of clients which is testimony to the honesty, integrity and trustworthiness of the firm. Although the firm is rich and steeped in history our focus is firmly bound to the future. We are aware of a constant need for change, as legal needs change and constantly engage in renewing legal skills, knowledge and expertise. We are aware of the fact that a successful legal practice has to be precise, fast and have practical solutions for everyday legal problems. We therefore strive to solve and finalise the legal problems of clients as expeditiously and as cost effectively as possible.

OUR EXPERTISE

Property Law

Our conveyancing team consists of 3 conveyancers, 2 Notaries and 6 dedicated conveyancing assistants, ample to handle all conveyancing matters with ease.

Registration of Bonds

We also have a large bond and cancellation practice which includes the registration of first, further, covering, switch and private bonds.

Wills

We have an extended knowledge with regards to estate planning, drafting of wills, trusts and testamentary trusts.

Road Accident Fund

We have 3(three) partners that handle these claims. We make use of correspondents in Cape Town who specialize in this field.

Civil Litigation

We have an extended civil litigation practice, which includes High Court litigation. Magistrate Court litigation, evictions etc.

Commercial

We cover a vast field of services which includes drafting of contracts, sales of businesses, registration / amendments of Companies, Close Corporations and Trusts.

Registering and Transferring of Liquor Licenses

Should you purchase a business selling liquor, it is important to purchase it subject to the liquor license being transferred to you.

Correspondent

Please take notice that due to modern technology and capable correspondents your conveyancing work and estate administration can these days be done by an attorney of your choice notwithstanding the location of your property.

General

Kindly contact any of our professional staff should you require any advice and/or our services/or expertise.

Administration of Deceased Estates

With more than 100 years’ experience in the administration of Deceased Estates, we strive to do things as simple and effective as possible, at negotiable fees.

LATEST NEWS

When Conduct Rules Go Too Far: Your Rights in a Sectional Title Scheme

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July 10, 2026

Most conduct rules are practical and uncontroversial. Rules about noise after a certain hour, the storage of items on balconies, or waste

When Land Invasion Becomes a Business

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July 10, 2026

Can PIE Punish Bad-Faith Syndicates Without Harming Housing Rights? The PIE Act has always required a difficult balance: the owner’s right to

A Personal Will Cannot Run a Business

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July 10, 2026

For many business owners, estate planning ends with a personal will. The house, vehicles, savings, and personal belongings are dealt with neatly,

Efficient Legal Solutions.

Guthrie & Theron has offices at Hermanus, Kleinmond, Caledon, Greyton, Gansbaai and Riviersonderend and has been attending to the legal needs of the Overberg community and beyond for countless years.

OUR DIFFERENCE

OUR EXPERTISE

LATEST NEWS

When Conduct Rules Go Too Far: Your Rights in a Sectional Title Scheme

When Land Invasion Becomes a Business

A Personal Will Cannot Run a Business

Guthrie & Theron has offices at Hermanus, Kleinmond, Caledon, Greyton, Gansbaai and Riviersonderend
and has been attending to the legal needs of the Overberg community and beyond for countless years.