Jarvis Jacobs Raubenheimer Inc.
Passionate about LawPassionate about People
We always put our clients' interests first by maintaining a philosophy to add value to our clients' businesses. Leaving a lasting legacy.
The Right Experience at the Right Time
JJR was founded in 2006 by Mr. JJ Jacobs and Mr. HP Raubenheimer. Mr WJ Ackhurst joined the firm as a board member and head conveyancer and the firm quickly grew into one of the leading law firms in Gauteng. The firm’s core and fundamental values – trust, integrity, respect and loyalty not only brings client care and service to a pinnacle but also ensures the firm’s competitive advantage in the legal industry.
Our attorneys continuously evolve and refine their expertise by practicing within specialist areas of the law. The advantage of dealing with us through specialist departments is that skills are directed to an attorney’s forte. Our clients enjoy pure, pragmatic and expert advice in line with the latest developments of the law.
We are committed to diversity and transformation, empowering people through tried and tested principles of training, social responsibility initiatives, employment equity, and procurement. JJR Inc. is therefore also a Level 1 BEE Contributor.
20+
Years Experience
57+
Team Members
136+
Satisfied Clients
7
Associations
Trust, Integrity, Respect and Loyalty
Ensures client satisfaction and provides a service to a pinnacle but also ensures the firm’s competitive advantage in the legal industry.
Latest News & Insights
December 3, 2024
Dissolving ties: steps for ending joint liability on mortgage bonds
Buying a home is a significant financial decision, often requiring the help of co-borrowers to secure a mortgage. But what happens when circumstances change and the joint liability on the mortgage…
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November 21, 2024
JJR Trust and Estates
To plan for your future, both in life and in death is something that should be considered with great care and appreciation. At JJR Trusts and Estates we take a journey to ensure that your legacy is…
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November 19, 2024
Informed Consent: understanding your rights before Treatment and Surgery
One of the most critical aspects of receiving healthcare is informed consent, which is one of the most fundamental rights of a patient. Not only does it assist to foster the necessary trust between…
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November 11, 2024
Remote Commissioning of Affidavits
In a number of recent cases there has been a question whether the commissioning of affidavits can be done remotely / virtually. The Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oath Act No. 16 of 1963…
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November 5, 2024
Civil damages claim parallel to criminal charges – A simple guide
When an individual suffers harm due to someone else’s unlawful conduct, they may consider either the criminal or civil route or even both. In South Africa, both these types of proceedings have…
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October 28, 2024
Legal Consequences of Cohabitation in South Africa
Cohabitation, the act of living together without being legally married is becoming increasingly more common in South Africa. While this status does not have the same legal status as marriage,…
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October 18, 2024
The South African “Fifth Amendment” The Right not to be Compelled to give self-incriminating Evidence
Most of us have heard the American expression of “Pleading the Fifth”. This comes about in most movies and TV series where a person is arrested and wishes to remain silent. The Right to not give…
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October 10, 2024
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) can best be defined as a manner for the resolution of a dispute outside of the court systems, meaning that the parties opt for a private dispute resolution…
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October 4, 2024
Can you sell an RDP house?
The Department of Human Settlement (DHS) is the governmental body responsible for the RDP policy. Its mandate originates from Section 26 of the Constitution which deals with the right to housing. The…
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September 29, 2024
Can a Will be contested?
In South Africa, a will is a legal document that outlines a person’s wishes for the distribution of their assets and property after their death. It is important to have a will in place to ensure that…
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