Our Team

Mr. Ernst Serfontein (Director)

Mr. Ernst Serfontein has dedicated his life to provide outstanding legal service. He is regarded as an expert in commercial drafting and in general matters relating to contractual and company law. Mr. Serfontein is considered an authority when it comes to Sectional Title related matters as he has been intimately involved in all aspects relating thereto since 1991. He also serves on the panel of arbitrators at the Deeds Office in Pretoria for Sectional Title related disputes. He has been an Executive Committee Member of the Pretoria Attorneys Association and has served the Community as a Commissioner in the Court for Small Claims in Pretoria for several years.

Mr Serfontein has vast experience in providing advice and drafting of documents relating to business transactions such as the sale of businesses, sale of shares, reconstructing of companies for BEE purposes, etc. With four decades of experience in all fields of Civil Law, he can be considered one of Pretoria’s most accomplished and established lawyers.

Mr. Dian Serfontein (Director)

After completing his LLB degree through the North West University, Potchefstroom Campus, Dian commenced his articles with EWS where he is currently practicing as an Attorney and head of our litigation department. Dian has a keen interest in commercial matters and is vastly experienced in general litigation including property disputes, evictions, sectional titles, corporate matters and family law. Dian has right of appearance in the High Court of South Africa and has completed short courses and seminars on inter alia the National Credit Act, Consumer Protection Act, Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act and the Companies Act.

Dian fulfills the role as Director along with Mr. Ernst Serfontein, expanding on his already vast knowledge of South African legal system, providing EWS clients impeccable legal expertise. 

Mr. Ruben Kuschke (Associate)

Ruben is an accomplished attorney and currently runs the Collections and Family Law departments at EWS, while providing healthy acumen into Sectional Title-related matters. Known for his strategic insight and meticulous attention to detail, Ruben has successfully represented clients ranging from samosa hawkers to affluent corporate entities. Ruben is a graduate of North West University’s Potchefstroom Campus, and joined the EWS team as an associate at the start of the 2020 pandemic. He is also the chairperson of the trustees at the housing estate where he resides. Ruben takes pride in adding value and delivering desirable results with every matter under his care.