Our Team
ESI is an energetic, dynamic unit of legal experts. Our people are our greatest asset. We are accessible and our team of excellent support staff are committed to finding solutions.
Our portfolio of loyal and satisfied clients lays testament to that. Drawing on the diversity of our professional expertise and areas of specialisation, we pride ourselves on delivering a timely and superior service.
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- Attorneys
- Bonds & Cancellations Department
- Bookkeeping Department
- Developments
- Directors
- Estates Department
- Public Relationship Officer
- Staff
- Support Staff
- Transfers Department
Angelique started at ESI in February 2018. Before that, she worked at two real estate agencies and previously to that she assisted in her mother’s business as well as worked for Bargain Books. Angelique loves to sing and enjoys reading as well as spending time with her family, friends and especially her dog, Bobby.
Candice started at ESI in August 2018 and has 7 years’ experience in the conveyancing field. Candice enjoys spending time with her family and her dogs and watching movies and her charity of choice is homeless children.
Caryn has been with ESI Attorneys since October 2005 and is appointed as a Public Relations Officer with the firm.
She has been in the property industry for more than 35 years and brings a wealth of knowledge to the team, with 8 years’ experience as a Conveyancing Secretary and 14 years as a FICA Compliance Officer.
Caryn is a people’s person and she believes in always putting her clients first and that service and integrity is of utmost importance. She strives to accommodate everyone and ensures that matters are dealt with in a professional manner.
Tel: (021) 943 5111 / 083 653 7283
Casandra joined ESI Attorneys in May 2021. She has more than 20 years of conveyancing experience and previously worked as a temp in numerous industries. She believes strongly that hard work pays off and prides herself on being articulate, attentive and punctual. Casandra enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as adventuring outdoors in her leisure time.
Celeste joined ESI’s transfer department in February 2020. She loves the outdoors and spending her weekends with her husband, son and their three dogs.
Charlene started at ESI in December 2005 and works in the bonds registration department. Charlene enjoys reading and sleeping in her leisure time and describes herself as “not the girl next door”.
Charmaine started at ESI in November 2015, first as an assistant to the bonds secretaries and now as a conveyancing secretary since February 2018. Charmaine has a background in engineering, but managed to pass her paralegal diploma course with full distinction. Charmaine enjoys playing the clarinet and is a Sunday school co-ordinator and confirmation teacher on the weekends. She also loves to swim and take long walks on the beach.
Cindy joined ESI Attorneys in February 2021 . She has 25 years of estate administration experience and previously worked at STBB Attorneys. She believes strongly that kindness, faith, and humour conquers most issues and prides herself on her determination and loyalty. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends and furry babies and enjoying new and interesting places and experiences in her leisure time.
Clarisa joined ESI Attorneys in November 2020 with 5 years of conveyancing experience in developments and was previously a Senior Paralegal in the legal department of an oil and gas company. She prides herself on efficient and quality service delivery. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, as well as playing sports in her leisure time.
Crystal started her employment at ESI Attorneys on 17 August 2020. She comes with 11 years of conveyancing experience, which has been focussed on Nedbank bond registrations. Crystal loves spending time with her daughter and family.
Dayvedine joined ESI Attorneys in April 2021 as an assistant to the attorney and PRO at the ESI George branch. Before working at ESI , Dayvedine did an internship at George Municipality and worked as a receptionist at Peugeot Citroen George before that. Dayvedine obtained her HR NQF levels 4-6 at South College George as well as a Certificate in Practical Business Admin. She strongly believes that hard work always pays off and that what you believe you can achieve. She enjoys spending time indoors in the kitchen baking as well as spending time with her family and friends in her leisure time.
Elrine joined ESI Attorneys in 1 October 2021 with 20 years of conveyancing experience. Her motto is “there is no such thing as a problem - only an opportunity” and prides herself on consistency, strong will and the tenacity to overcome any obstacle life presents. Elrine likes to encourage others to fulfil their dreams and passions. She enjoys spending time with her loved ones and competing in her favourite bodybuilding sport.
Ilze joined the development department at ESI attorneys in April 2021. She completed her BA LLB degree at the University of Stellenbosch in 2010 and has established her career in commercial contracts and property development. Ilze believes in building meaningful client relationships and providing excellent customer service.
Inge joined ESI Attorneys on 26 October 2020 with 18 years of conveyancing experience and previously worked at Lexis Nexis SA. Inge believes in upskilling oneself and prides herself on being efficient and effective. She enjoys the beach and socialising with family and friends in her leisure time.
Jacques is a director and attorney who has combined his legal expertise with his vast practical experience. He joined ESI in 1996 and holds more than two decades of experience in the property sector. He completed his B Proc at the University of Free State and H Dip Tax with the University of Cape Town.
He is ideally positioned to implement and provide practical, management-orientated advice in addition to negotiating the interface between the public and private sectors, structuring property transactions and facilitating developments.
He acts for various corporate clients, financial institutions, municipalities and parastatals, and has extensive experience in the development sector of conveyancing.
Tel: (021) 943 5111 / 083 628 6230
Jeantelle joined ESI Attorneys in November 2020 with 17 years’ experience in the bond department. She was previously a dancing teacher. She believes a home is where love resides, memories are created, friends always belong, and laughter never ends. She has a passion for nature, animals and photography and loves spending time with her family.
Jenna-lee completed her LLB degree in Port Elizabeth in 2014. She qualified as a conveyancer in 2018 and joined the ESI team in August 2021. She is an attorney specialized in commercial and property law and doubles up as a public relations officer for ESI. Jenna-lee enjoys a diverse position which requires both applying her knowledge as well as interacting with people.
Jerome started at ESI in March 2019 as driver and administrative assistant. Jerome enjoys watching sport in his free time, especially rugby and soccer.
Kayleen started at ESI in December 2017 and has been in the bookkeeping department since June 2018. She has always worked in the property industry, previously with real estate agencies and now in our conveyancing firm. Kayleen loves spending time with family and friends and doing word search puzzles, sudoku and number games.
Kaylin joined ESI in July 2019 and has 4 years of conveyancing experience in the bond cancellation field. Kaylin is a final year law student with Unisa and is graduating early next year. Her electives are tax law and conveyancing. Kaylin enjoys travelling and spending time with her family and is passionate about the welfare of underprivileged children.
Lara started at ESI in April 2013 and has 13 years’ experience as a bond secretary. Lara loves painting, especially portraits of older people. These days however, she only really has time for finger-painting with her daughter.
Lauren completed her LLB at the University of the Western Cape in 2013. She joined ESI in August 2019 as a conveyancer and she manages the bond and bond cancellation departments. Lauren loves working with people and her motto is “There is no reason not to be a hero today.”
Lorraine started at ESI in August 2015 in the bonds department. She has more than 30 years’ experience in conveyancing. Lorraine enjoys time away with friends and family.
Lucas obtained his LLB degree at the North West University (Potchefstroom Campus) in 2007, whereafter he completed his first year’s article with a well-known conveyancing firm based in the West Rand. In 2009, he obtained further exposure in his final year of articles with a boutique firm focusing on Civil law, Family Law, Conveyancing and 3rd party Road Accident Fund Claims. In 2010, Lucas was admitted as an Attorney and in 2017 he was duly admitted respectively as a Notary and Conveyancer.
During 2014 he joined a Conveyancing firm based in Randburg, specializing in Property Law with specific focus on Property Development and Registrations of Sectional Title Developments.
In 2017 Lucas joined forces with Armand Senekal and founded Senekal Steyn Incorporated where he spearheaded the conveyancing department until the beginning of 2021 when he relocated and joined ESI.
Lucas is entrepreneurial minded with a passion for the property sphere. In addition, he also has experience in product development, imports and town planning. Lucas’ philosophy is to add value to his clients in an innovative and creative way. Lucas loves spending time outdoors and is especially fond of hiking and sailing.
Lucy has been in conveyancing for more than 20 years and has previously worked for well-known big firms. She joined ESI in 2021 and loves the friendly staff and management.
Lucy loves to serve the public and solve legal problems. She thrives on challenges and is a committed and diligent worker.
Mari-Jani completed her LLB at Stellenbosch University in 2013 and was admitted as an attorney and conveyancer in February 2016 and as a Notary Public in June 2018. She joined the ESI team in January 2020. Her motto is: where there is a will there is a way.
Marina joined ESI Attorneys in December 2020 with 15 years of conveyancing experience. She loves spending time with her husband and dogs and in her leisure time she reads and spends time outdoors doing hiking or sports.
Mariska joined ESI during October 2018 with more than 15 years’ experience in the administration of deceased estates and conveyancing.
Mariska’s areas of expertise are the drafting of wills, antenuptial contracts, deceased estate administration and low cost housing transfers.
Tel: (021) 943 5111 / 082 820 0418
Maritza joined ESI in March 2021 as a Public Relations Officer for the George office. She has more than 20 years of experience as a collection typist at various attorney firms as well as an estate agent. Maritza loves spending time with her two daughters, husband and in nature. Maritza is proud to be associated with an energetic and dynamic team.
Marlene started at her working career with ESI in August 2002 as a deliveries secretary and now manages the bookkeeping department. She really enjoys her work and spending time with her family and friends.
Mary-Ann has been with ESI Attorneys since January 2009 as a Public Relations Officer and Bank Liaison and has a solid grasp of the housing industry.
She hails from the banking sector, where she held the position of Bank Attorney Liaison. Prior to that, Mary-Ann was an Affordable Housing Specialist for the Western Cape.
Mary-Ann is passionate about her position at the firm and proud to be associated with a dynamic and fast growing team.
Tel: (021) 943 5111 / 073 502 6362
Maxi works in reception and has been with ESI since October 2013. Before that, she worked at Nationale Pers, the Department of Internal Affairs and Netcare. Maxi has diplomas in interior decorating and design and is currently studying nail art and beauty. Maxi loves spending time with her children and her Yorkshire Terrier, Duke.
Melissa started at ESI in July 2012 and is part of our transfer team. Melissa enjoys the outdoors and looks forward to camping and socialising in her free time.
Melody joined ESI Attorneys on 1st February 2021 with 5 years of conveyancing experience. Her main focus is the transfer division, however she has experience with Standard Bank and ABSA Bank bond cancellations. She is very passionate about transfers and she will always try her utmost best to ensure that the transition process is as smooth as possible. Melody believes strongly that the sky is the limit! No matter the age, you can always reach your goals in life. She enjoys spending time with her family and loves to braai and swim.
Michelle has approximately 23 years’ experience in the conveyancing industry, having worked at a number of the largest corporate law firms in the country. She takes pride in her work and loves the fact that one never stops learning in this intricate and very challenging field of conveyancing. Michelle grew up, went to school and still lives in the beautiful town of Paarl in the Cape Winelands with her husband and daughter. She loves spending quality time with her family, watching movies, going to the theatre and enjoying the outdoors.
Mirisna started at ESI in November 2017 as a junior secretary and became a conveyancing secretary in August 2018. She has 4 years of experience in the conveyancing field. Mirisna loves spending time with her family and friends as well as taking on new adventures.
Monique Brink joined ESI Attorneys in December 2021 with 18 years of conveyancing experience. She strongly believes that every client must be treated in a friendly, yet professional manner and prides herself on efficiency. She loves cooking and enjoys spending time with her family in her free time.
Monique started at ESI in February 2008 as a receptionist. After a few years, she moved into the transfers department, first as an assistant and thereafter as a conveyancing secretary. Monique enjoys photography and painting as well as being by the ocean.
Monique joined ESI Attorneys in September 2020 with 4 years of conveyancing experience. She believes strongly that anything is possible to the one who believes and works to get there and prides herself on integrity, self-love and first impressions as those are the ones that last. She enjoys spending time with family and close friends and doing what makes her and her loved ones happy in her leisure time.
Patricia started at ESI on the 10th June 2013. After completing her Human Resource National diploma, she worked as a receptionist and then was given the opportunity to assist in the cancellations and bonds department where she found her passion. She has since also completed her conveyancing secretarial course. Patricia loves the outdoors and spending time with her precious toddler.
Pieter joined the ESI team in 2017 as an Associate. Pieter has a long-standing history as a practising attorney and conveyancer.
Tel: (021) 943 5111 / 082 556 5898
Ray has 20 years of extensive work experience in the field of conveyancing and started at ESI on the 1st August 2019. She loves spending time with her grandkids and believes that humour is the spice of life.
Robert joined ESI in November 2018. Robert is an admitted attorney, conveyancer and notary public. He also holds his HDIP in Advanced Taxation. He has extensive experience in transfers and notarial law.
Tel: (021) 943 5111 / 072 320 9004
Rochelle started at ESI in June 2007 and has more than 6 years’ accounts and admin experience. Rochelle loves to go on weekend trips and holidays with family and friends. Rochelle enjoys working in a team and feels the best results are attained through teamwork.
Ronel joined ESI Attorneys in July 2021. She has 23 years of bookkeeping experience. Ronel enjoys spending time with her two boys and gardening and reading in her leisure time.
Safiya has been with ESI for 6 years and has 29 years of experience in conveyancing. She has been described as diligent , trustworthy, responsible and well organised and is skilled in maintaining a calm attitude at the most pressured time. Safiya loves hiking and reading.
Samantha started at ESI Attorneys in November 2009 and has 20 years of conveyancing experience. She has assisted with the opening of Sectional Titles Schemes, registration of developments, transfer and bond registrations as well as bond cancellations and now focusses on bond registrations for SA Home Loans. Samantha loves meeting new people, spending time with loved ones and friends and also loves being outside in nature.
Saskia started at ESI in January 2019 as a professional assistant and marketing co-ordinator. She has 26 years’ experience in the conveyancing field, 13 as a conveyancing paralegal, 9 as a software support consultant and trainer with Korbitec (now LexisNexis) and has now been back in the attorney space for four years. Saskia loves spending time with her daughters and her dogs as well as reading and hiking and is passionate about socio-economic equality and combatting discrimination in our society.
Shaakirah started at ESI in April 2016 in the deliveries department and has been in the bookkeeping department since May 2017. Shaakirah is very grateful for the opportunity to have grown her responsibilities and her career during her time at ESI.
Stefan joined ESI Attorneys in December 2021 as an article clerk. He completed his LLB studies in 2019, whereafter he pursued his LLM in International Law focusing on Blockchain and Legal Procedures in the Digital Environment. He believes strongly in building relationships and prides himself on always helping those around him. He enjoys spending time with friends and family and in his spare time you can find him in the ocean or in the mountains.
Sue started at ESI on the 1st of May 2013 as a receptionist and currently as the Diaries and Deeds Office Manager. Sue is an excellent communicator and has always enjoyed the customer/client relationship aspect of her profession. Sue loves spending time with her family and her dogs and enjoys a good book as well as braaiing on the weekends.
Tansley completed her LLB degree at the University of the Western Cape in 2018 and completed her articles early in January 2021. She joined ESI in March 2021. Tansley believes strongly that you can achieve anything you set your mind to and prides herself on loyalty and trust. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and baking in her leisure time.
Thandi is the Human Resources Manager at ESI and has a solid grasp of the corporate, financial and banking industries.
She’s passionate about what she does and about her clients and treats their business as her own. One of her driving forces is sustainability, focusing on being a business partner in order to add value and help grow the business. Her role as an HR business partner is to make sure human resource policy and procedure throughout the organization fit the needs, goals, and aims of the organization and its top leadership. As the HR business partner, she ensures that the HR strategy fits into the organisation's overall business strategy.
She has vast experience in the field of Human Resources, Learning and Development; Recruitment and Selection and Talent and People Management. She’s also been involved with Graduate Programmes, Talent Academies and Learnership programmes which she thoroughly enjoys.
Thandi is also passionate about her involvement with schools, mentoring young men and women (life is about choices) and providing life skills.
Viona Jordaan joined ESI Attorneys in January 2021 with 20 years of conveyancing. She believes strongly that honesty is the best policy and prides herself on attending to her work to the best of her ability. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and relaxing in her leisure time.
Zareena joined ESI Attorneys in July 2021. She has 7 years of bond finance experience and is currently studying towards her degree in Accountancy. She believes that, when one is determined, anything can be achieved and prides herself on paying attention to detail. She enjoys spending time with her family and taking road trips in her leisure time.
Zayaan Samuels is the Managing Director at ESI and has more than 10 years’ practical legal experience in the property sector. She completed her LLB at the University of the Western Cape in 2002 and joined ESI in 2004, adding the title of director to her name in 2005.
She practices a broad spectrum of conveyancing, including residential and commercial property transactions, sectional title developments, Mortgage and Notarial bonds, Leases and Servitudes, Instalment Purchase Agreements, Subdivisions and Consolidations.
Zayaan oversees Municipal Property transactions on behalf of the Department of Human Settlements Western Cape. She works closely with the City of Cape Town regarding their Municipal Transfers, as well as The Cape Town Community Housing Initiative (a subsidiary of the City of Cape Town) providing the public sector with affordable housing projects.
Tel: (021) 943 5111 / 074 649 6991