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Mervyn Vermeulen obtained his Law Degree (LLB) from the University of South Africa (Unisa) in 2010. In 2011 he commenced serving articles of clerkship, and was admitted to practise as an Attorney by the North Gauteng High Court on 23 April 2013.
On 3 May 2013 he was admitted to appear in the High Court by virtue of the Right of Appearance in Courts Act 62 of 1995. He has been appearing in the High Courts in Gauteng on a regular basis since this date.
Early in 2014 he commenced practising under the banner of Vermeulen Attorneys in Roodepoort, and still practises as such as the director of Vermeulen Attorneys.
Mervyn Vermeulen has obtained a wealth of experience litigating in various forums, including the High Court, Magistrate’s Court, Labour Court and the CCMA.
Vermeulen Attorneys are Specialists in Family Law, Divorce Law, Labour Law , Debt Management, Debt Collection and Litigation.
Our team of specialists takes pride in providing service that is competent, efficient, and transparent.
Our dedicated team of attorneys, debt collection agents and support staff is committed to ensuring that our clients’ interests are protected.
Mervyn Vermeulen
- Director and Owner
Mervyn Vermeulen
Practice Head
Leads the firm with strategic oversight across family law, litigation and international matters. Admitted Scottish Solicitor and IAFL member.
Chanté Mouton
Team Lead — Family Law
Heads the family-law team. Specialises in contested and uncontested divorce, children's matters and High Court family litigation.
Cathleen Breedt
Team Lead — Litigation, Trusts & Estates
Leads litigation and the trusts and deceased estates department. High Court right of appearance, with focus on fiduciary and asset disputes.
Kristin Tagg
Associate Attorney
Practises primarily in family law, assisting with uncontested divorces, children’s and maintenance matters, harassment and domestic violence proceedings.
Atlegang Mmesi
Attorney
Focuses on family law, including domestic violence, Children’s Court and divorce matters, as well as customary law and customary marriages.
At Vermeulen Attorneys, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional legal services tailored to each client's unique needs. Our clients consistently commend our professionalism, dedication, and expertise .
The professional courtesy they extend to their clients. I was helped by Cathleen and Qaqamba,they always kept me updated on my case and the communication was prompt. Whenever I had questions and/or queries they addressed them immediately. Always available either by phone call or email.
Mervyn recently assisted me in a case against one of the largest financial institutions. I had really run out of options and Mervyn's knowledge and expertise convinced me right away that he was the one I wanted on my side. I would definitely recommend Vermeulen Attorneys.
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