About the Firm
Spence Attorneys,
Notaries & Conveyancers
A Cape Town law firm providing practical, precise legal advice across property, commercial, notarial, family and estate matters.
The Firm
A specialist practice built on precision and accountability
Spence Attorneys is a boutique Cape Town law firm based in Pinelands. We assist individuals, families, businesses and developers across a focused range of practice areas, including conveyancing, notarial practice, deceased estates, estate planning, corporate and commercial law, family law and dispute resolution.
The firm is led by Natalie Macdonald-Spence, who holds an LLM (Tax Law) from the University of Cape Town and is dual-qualified as an Attorney in South Africa and a Solicitor of England and Wales. She was previously Chairperson of the Cape Town Attorneys Association (2023–2024).
We operate on the basis that good legal service requires clear communication, defined process and honest advice - including when the most straightforward advice is not the most commercially convenient one.
How we work
Our Approach
Structured intake and review before acceptance
Defined processes for each matter type
Clear communication at every stage
Transparent fee structures
Our Values
What guides our practice
Client-centred
We prioritise clear communication and practical outcomes. Clients are kept informed at every stage of their matter, and advice is given in plain language without unnecessary complexity.
Precise and thorough
Legal work demands accuracy. We take care to understand the full scope of each matter, draft carefully, and execute properly - because errors in legal documents have lasting consequences.
Ethical and independent
We act in our clients' best interests at all times, providing honest advice including where the best advice may not be the most commercially convenient one.
Accessible
We serve clients across South Africa. Consultations are available in person at our Pinelands offices in Cape Town and virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Services
Our practice areas
We advise across a broad range of matters. Each practice area is supported by qualified practitioners with relevant experience.
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Consultations are available virtually or in person
A 45-minute initial consultation costs R1,500 excluding VAT (R1,725 including VAT). Bookings are confirmed upon receipt of payment and can be arranged via Microsoft Teams or in person at our Pinelands offices.
For new clients requiring a notarial quote, please use our notarial quote request form - a separate consultation fee is not required for straightforward notarial matters.
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