Attorneys Cape Town
Our attorneys specialise in various legal disciplines in intellectual property law, commercial and property law, and litigation.
list of attorneys in cape town
Taillefer Steyn
Attorney / Notary / Conveyancer.
Taillefer is an admitted Attorney, Conveyancer and Notary. He primarily focuses on property law and estate matters, offering clients reliable guidance and expertise throughout every stage of the legal process. Having owned and managed a successful estate agency for many years, his experience has given him a comprehensive understanding of the property industry, allowing him to navigate both the practical and legal aspects of property transactions with ease, navigating the entire process – from marketing and negotiation to final registration. In his capacity as a Notary, he assists with drafting and execution of ante-nuptial contracts, as well as the preparation and authentication of documents for use abroad, including apostilles and notarial certification.
Christo Muller
Senior Associate
Christo Muller practices as a Senior Associate at Tnk Attorneys. He was admitted as an attorney in November 2021 and brings over two decades of experience in labour relations and employment law. He specialises in employment law, with a practice that also includes civil litigation, legislative drafting, and disability discrimination law. Christo has represented clients in the CCMA, Labour Court, and in cross-border employment matters across Southern Africa. His background includes extensive work with provincial government and advisory roles on public sector legislation.
Leshea Ewers
Senior Associate
Leshea Ewers is a Senior Associate at TNK Attorneys. She obtained her LLB Degree at the University of the Western Cape in 2013 and commenced articles at TNK Attorneys in 2016. She was admitted as an attorney in 2017 and has extensive experience in civil litigation. She provides legal representation in all aspects of civil litigation, in the Magistrate’s Court and Hight Court.
She specialises in Civil and Commercial Law, including subrogated insurance claims, drafting commercial contracts, contractual disputes, liquidation and sequestration proceedings and debt recovery for both private and state entities, and the adjudication of disputes before the National Consumer Commission and National Consumer Tribunal. She further specialises in eviction applications for both private and state entities, landlord-tenant disputes, and the adjudication of disputes before the Rental Housing Tribunal.
Mas-ood Ryklief
Associate Attorney
Mas-ood is an Associate with TNK Attorneys in Wynberg. He joined as a Candidate Attorney in January 2017. He holds a LLB Degree and a BCom Law Degree from the University from the Western Cape with a Major in Indutrial Psycology. He specialises in Civil and Criminal Litigation. He also have experience in dealing with Labour related matters.
Japhert Nsindane
Associate Attorney
Japhert is an Associate with TNK Attorneys in Wynberg. He joined TNK Attorneys in May 2013. He hold a LLB Degree and a from the University Zulu Land in KZN. He specialises in Criminal Law.
Thea Cox
Associate Attorney
Thea Cox is an Associate Attorney at TNK Attorneys. She holds a LLB Degree from the University of the Western Cape and commenced her legal career as a Candidate Attorney at TNK Attorneys in 2017. Admitted as an Attorney in 2019, she specialises in labour law, representing clients in disputes involving unfair labour practices and dismissals before the CCMA and various Bargaining Councils. She has a comprehensive background in general civil litigation, including evictions, company registrations, and estate administration, providing legal advice and representation to a diverse range of clients.
Zudigh Kortje
Associate Attorney
Zudigh joined the Tnk team as a candidate attorney in 2021. He was admitted as an attorney in 2023 and currently practices as an associate attorney. Having gained invaluable experience in personal injury law during his articles of clerkship, Zudigh specialises in road accident fund claims, assisting a diverse range of clients with professional legal services. He also provides legal services in the administration of deceased estates.
Caitlin Sasman
Associate Attorney
Caitlin Sasman is an Associate at TNK Attorneys. Following her completion of her LLB degree at the University of Cape Town in 2021, Caitlin joined the TNK team as a candidate attorney in 2022 where she gained experience in all focus areas and departments. She was admitted as an attorney in 2024 and specialises in divorce and family law, general commercial litigation, including trademark and company registration, and administrative law representing local Municipalities in legal disputes.
Thea Cox
Associate Attorney
Thea Cox is an Associate Attorney at TNK Attorneys. She holds a LLB Degree from the University of the Western Cape and commenced her legal career as a Candidate Attorney at TNK Attorneys in 2017. Admitted as an Attorney in 2019, she specialises in labour law, representing clients in disputes involving unfair labour practices and dismissals before the CCMA and various Bargaining Councils. She has a comprehensive background in general civil litigation, including evictions, company registrations, and estate administration, providing legal advice and representation to a diverse range of clients.
Michael Gelderbloem
Senior Attorney
Michael Gelderbloem practices as a Senior Associate at Tnk Attorneys. He joined Tnk Attorneys as a candidate attorney in 2016 and was admitted as an attorney in 2018. He specialises in personal injury law, with his primary focus on road accident fund matters. Michael is the Head of the RAF Department and has played an integral role in the development of the department, representing clients from all walks of life, with integrity and professionalism.
Mas-ood Ryklief
Associate Attorney
Mas-ood is an Associate with TNK Attorneys in Wynberg. He joined as a Candidate Attorney in January 2017. He holds a LLB Degree and a BCom Law Degree from the University from the Western Cape with a Major in Indutrial Psycology. He specialises in Civil and Criminal Litigation. He also have experience in dealing with Labour related matters.
Chad Cole Clayton
Associate Attorney
Chad Cole Clayton is an attorney at TNK Attorneys, specializing in civil litigation with a specific focus on family law, dispute resolution, eviction, motor vehicle accident (MVA) matters, contractual disputes and all criminal law related matters. With a strong academic foundation, Chad graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of the Western Cape in 2020. His experience in family law, dispute resolution, and contractual disputes has equipped him with the skills to handle sensitive and emotionally charged matters with professionalism and empathy.
Michael Gelderbloem
Senior Attorney
Michael Gelderbloem practices as a Senior Associate at Tnk Attorneys. He joined Tnk Attorneys as a candidate attorney in 2016 and was admitted as an attorney in 2018. He specialises in personal injury law, with his primary focus on road accident fund matters. Michael is the Head of the RAF Department and has played an integral role in the development of the department, representing clients from all walks of life, with integrity and professionalism.
Beth Abrahamse
Candidate Attorney
Beth Abrahamse began her training as a candidate attorney at TNK Attorney in November 2024. Beth is currently gaining invaluable experience in the litigation department, focusing on civil and family law disputes, as well as the administration of deceased estates. She has a strong academic and personal interest in human rights law, with the focus on women’s rights.
Ayesha Mukadam
Associate Attorney
Ayesha Mukadam is an associate at TNK Attorneys. She obtained her LLB degree from the University of the Western Cape and was admitted as an attorney in 2025. Her areas of practice include civil litigation, Family law, Administration of deceased estates and alternative dispute resolution.