About us

Ferdinand Hartzenberg has been practicing law for more than 20 years as an admitted attorney and for his own account since 1999. Despite being exposed to the High Court on a permanent basis since 1991 his field of expertise ranges from commercial and litigation work to property law and the structuring of new and existing enterprises nationally and internationally. Hartzenberg Inc was established with a vision to serve clients with the most effective legal representation possible, based on its core values of ‘excellence, passion and integrity’. Hartzenberg Inc builds long term client relationships aimed at ensuring all clients, irrespective of size, are treated equally, with dignity and respect. Through a broad range of legal expertise, the firm is uniquely poised to offer personal service to individuals and corporate entities alike. The firm understands the value of interpersonal interaction to fully understand the needs of its clients. The broad range of clients is testament to the reach of the firm across all aspects of the law. From commercial and civil litigation to strategic and creative legal advice, Hartzenberg Inc will ensure an optimal outcome as best legally possible. Hartzenberg formed part of the legal team that represented the international diva – Mimi Coertze – in her divorce action and also further formed part of the legal team that was appointed by the late Dr. Louis Luyt to handle the application with regards to the IRB’s use of rugby stadiums in South Africa for the 1995 World Cup tournament. Hartzenberg Inc. has acted for various parastatal companies such as the Meat Board, the Potato Board and the State Theatre, drawing on knowledge of administrative law. Hartzenberg Inc has a reputation for ‘defending the underdog’, without incurring excessive legal costs. The firm has successfully represented sports celebrities, business celebrities, medium and large corporate entities as well as private individuals in matters ranging from inter-personal agreements, property conveyancing, personal and corporate contractual negotiations to tax law and property development advisory services. Clients such as Union Caterers, Kapama Private Game Reserve (an international leisure company), Kololo Private Game Reserve and General Airways. Various international and national sports personalities include Bryan Habana, the late Joost van der Westhuizen and Amor Vittone, Tappe Henning, Bakkies Botha, Victor Mattfield, Wynand Olivier, Jesse Kriel, Chiliboy Ralepele and Lizo Qoboka. Ferdi has a personal passion for South African music, through which he established the firm’s reputation as a ‘go-to firm’ for South African musicians and artists. Representing clients such as the national Mrs. South Africa competition where he assisted in the protection of their image and intellectual property. He also advised artists such as Klopjag, Anton Botha, Kobus Muller, Jan Blohm and Arno Jordaan in order to negotiate and enter into their recording contracts and to protect the intellectual property. Prior to his move to Hollywood, Neil Sandilands, better known as the villain ‘The Thinker’ on the popular superhero series ‘The Flash’ was also a client of Hartzenberg. Ferdi Hartzenberg has the right to appear in the High Court and is currently appointed as a Commissioner of the Small Claims Courts for Bela Bela, Bronkhorstspruit and Pretoria. He currently serves as a member of the Military Veterans Appeal Board and is a trustee of the Bryan Habana Foundation. He has also acted as a Judge in the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Pretoria.