Bornman & Hayward Attorneys
OUR PROFESSIONALS
Our professionals have qualified predominantly from the Western Cape Universities. The composition of our professionals represents gender equality and sensitivity to demographic demands.
We provide all communities, corporate and individual, with a substantial spectrum of legal services.
Our ethics are beyond reproach and are reflected in our track record of our Trust Accounts. In a profession lambasted for unethical, unscrupulous, and unprofessional actions of its members, the professionals in Bornman & Hayward Inc. have maintained a strong thread of integrity, operating efficiently within the boundaries and finding solutions by thinking outside of the box.
The proximity of our professionals is conducive to effective cooperation and problem-solving. There is constant interaction between our professionals and an exchange of expertise and practical experience.
The result is legal advice emanating from a seamless synergy of its professionals.
directors
Avon Loxton
Avon was born in Bellville, grew up in Atlantis, and matriculated from Atlantis Senior Secondary. He obtained his B Juris LLB degree from the University of the Western Cape in 1998 and completed his clerkship articles at Viljoen Jordaan and Nell in Atlantis in 2000.
He joined Bornman & Hayward as a professional assistant in 2001 and became Director in 2002.
His motto in life is: “What does not kill you makes you stronger” and “you have one life, live it”.
Johlene Fourie
Johlene was born and raised in the town of De Aar and matriculated from Worcester High School. From there her heart for people moved her to study Law at the University of Stellenbosch, where she obtained her B. Com degree in 1993 and LLB degree in 1995.
She later also completed a G. Dip Tax course at UCT. In 1997 she completed her articles of clerkship at Maritz Murray and Fourie in Worcester and Pohl & Stuhlinger in Cape Town, respectively. She started working at Bornman & Hayward in 2004 as a professional assistant and became Director in 2005.
Her motto in life is: “live life”.
Janes Meyer
Janés was born in Potchefstroom and grew up on a farm just outside of Potchefstroom. He matriculated from Fochville High School and completed his LLB degree in Potchefstroom at NWU Pukke in 2012.
In 2013 he started working at Bornman & Hayward as a Candidate Attorney, was admitted as an Attorney in 2015 and practiced as an Associate until he became a Director in 2017.
His motto in life is: “success is a mindset”.
Associates
Monti Mundell
Rozanne Morta
Johanita Theron
Cebolethu Mandlakazi
CONSULTANTS
HP Van Der Merwe
HP was born in Hermanus and grew up on a farm in the Worcester district. He matriculated from Rondebosch Boys High School and completed his BA and LLB degrees in 1976 and 1978, respectively from Stellenbosch University.
He completed his articles of clerkship at Jan S de Villiers in Cape Town in 1981, after which he joined Bornman & Hayward as a professional assistant in November 1981. He became a Partner at Bornman & Hayward in 1983 and has practiced there since.
His motto in life is: “You only have one chance to make a first impression”, “Treat others the way you want to be treated” and “Be fun to live with”.
Auren Freitas Dos Santos
Auren was born in Alberton and grew up in Klerksdorp, where he matriculated from Klerksdorp Technical High School. He obtained his LLB from the University of North West in 2011 and his LLM from ISDE in Madrid, Spain in 2012.
He served as a Clerk of the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland. Upon returning to South Africa, he was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court in 2015. He then spent four years as the Legal Compliance Officer for one of the largest real estate groups in South Africa, gaining valuable insight into the practical and legal aspects of community scheme management.
Auren went on to establish The Advisory, a boutique firm, specialising in community schemes law where he serves as director and heads up the consulting division. In addition to his consulting work at The Advisory, Auren has partnered with the University of Cape Town to develop a short course on Home Owners’ Association Management.
Auren joined Bornman & Hayward as a consultant to apply his expertise in community schemes litigation.
His motto in life is: “Experience shapes expertise.”
CANDIDATE ATTORNEYS
Chanté Townes
Yiska Jacobs
I thank Bornman & Hayward for the invaluable help they have provided me with as one of their Clients since August 2016. Their service, guidance and understanding while handling my case was incredible. I am grateful for their efforts and look forward to continue business relations with them in future. Bronwyn Chambers – Family Law Client