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At VDH Attorneys Incorporated, we are proud to have a dedicated team of attorneys who are experts in debt review matters and the National Credit Act. Our team’s extensive experience and commitment to excellence ensure that we provide the highest level of legal service to our clients.

DIRECTOR

Stephan van der Hoven

Stephan founded VDH Attorneys Incorporated in 2006, initially managing general High Court and Magistrates Court litigation. In 2009, he shifted the focus of the firm towards debt review matters under the National Credit Act. Stephan graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2002 and was admitted as an Attorney with right of appearance in the High Court in 2005. His vision has been instrumental in shaping VDH Attorneys into a leading firm in debt review matters.

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DIRECTOR

Fransie van der Hoven

Fransie has been an integral part of the firm since its inception. A graduate of the University of Pretoria in 2002, Fransie was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court with right of appearance in 2005 and as a Conveyancer in 2007. Her diverse expertise has played a key role in the firm’s ongoing success.

DIRECTOR

Magda Cloete (Birkholtz)

Magda joined the firm in 2016 and became a Director after years of dedicated work in debt review litigation. She graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2013, was admitted as an Attorney in 2016, and completed her LLM in Mercantile Law with a focus on debt restructuring in 2020. Magda’s academic background and practical experience make her a valuable asset to our team.
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LIMPOPO OFFICE


ATTORNEY

Suné van Wyk

Based in our Limpopo office, Suné van Wyk has been involved with the firm since 2019, first as a correspondent attorney and later as a dedicated attorney. She graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2018 and was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court in 2019. Suné is dedicated to providing high-quality legal representation in debt review matters.




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GAUTENG OFFICE


SENIOR ATTORNEY

Stefan Snyman

Stefan is the Senior Attorney heading up our Gauteng office, which appears in 600 – 720 debt review matters every month. Stefan graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2011 and was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court in 2013. His leadership has been critical in managing our high-volume caseload in Gauteng.

ATTORNEY

Dominic Horn

Dominic is part of our team at the Gauteng office. He graduated from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and was admitted as an Attorney in 2020. Dominic is committed to providing excellent legal services in debt review matters.
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Herman Mynhardt

Herman is one of the newest members of our Gauteng office team. He graduated from the University of Johannesburg and was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court in 2023. Herman brings fresh insights to our debt review practice.

WESTERN CAPE OFFICE


ATTORNEY

Lionel van Huyssteen

Lionel leads our Western Cape office, which handles 100 – 150 debt review matters each month. He graduated from North West University in 2015 and was admitted as an Attorney in 2018. Lionel’s expertise is essential to our operations in the Western Cape.





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ATTORNEY

Miceala Janes

Miceala is a member of our team at the Western Cape office. She holds an LLM (Master of Law) from the University of Stellenbosch, which she completed in 2020. Miceala was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court in 2024. Her academic background and legal experience strengthen the services we provide to our clients in debt review matters.

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Robyn Berry

Robyn is a dedicated Legal Assistant at our Western Cape office. She graduated from the University of Western Cape in 2021 and is eagerly awaiting her admission as an Attorney. Robyn plays a key role in supporting our legal team and ensuring the smooth operation of the office, as she prepares for the next step in her legal career.

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our staff

Our office culture is family orientated with some of our staff being with the firm since 2006. This of course, brings a wealth of experience to the table.

ADRI GROBBELAAR

EXECUTIVE OFFICE MANAGER

Since 2006

HELENE OOSTHUIZEN

EXECUTIVE OFFICE MANAGER & DEBT COUNCELLOR LIAISON

Since 2006

CHARLENE STEENKAMP

HEAD OF SYSTEMS AND LODGISTICS & DEPUTY OFFICE MANAGER

Since 2015

Our internal structures consist of specialised departments for the drafting of applications, logistical management, consumer communication centres, court application management, opposition management and an accounting department.


Our staff is well trained in the legal aspects pertaining to debt review and specifically, the court process. Our staff has also received extensive training to ensure productive and sensitive contact when engaging with consumers.