About SchoemanLaw Inc.

Mrs Nicolene Schoeman – Louw founded the firm in 2007, aged 24, and is now the Managing Director of the firm.

She is an admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, Conveyancer, Notary Public and Mediator; with a passion for entrepreneurs and helping them reach their most ambitious goals.

She obtained her LLB degree cum laude and successfully completed her LLM degree (dissertation) in commercial law and B-BBEE, both at the University of the Free State. In addition, she obtained her postgraduate diploma in financial planning (CFP) at the University of Stellenbosch.

An abstract of her LLM dissertation was published in the Journal for Estate Planning in 2006. Now, she regularly writes for academic publications such as De Rebus (the SA attorneys’ journal) as well as Without Prejudice and Polity.org (legalbriefs). She also regularly contributes to various online publications such as Spice4Life and other mainstream publications such as The Entrepreneur Magazine, Business Briefs and Personal Finance Magazine (to name a few).

For over 7 years she presented The Law Report with Karen Key on SAFM, until the show was cancelled. She currently shares her knowledge regularly on radio 786, RSG and other radio stations.

Mrs Schoeman – Louw lectured at the University of the Free State  during her studies, presently guest lectures at Stellenbosch Business School and currently presents seminars and workshops on a wide range of legal topics for various organizations such as Bandwidth Barn, UnitedSucces, Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Business, Retail and Marketing Indabas – to name a few.

Mrs Schoeman – Louw has won a number of prestigious awards for her academic achievements. Among others, they include the:

• Hofmeyr Herbstein Gihwala Inc. Prize
• Gildenhuys van der Merwe Prize
• Juta Prize
• The Bobbert Medal (for obtaining her LLB degree cum laude)

Other Awards and achievements:

• 2012: Finalist in the Professional Category of the Regional Business Achievers’ Awards (RBAA) – Western Cape
• 2013: Finalist as CEO magazine’s Most Influential Women in Government and Business Africa
• 2019: Runner-up WOZA Women in Law Awards Corporate Attorney (Practicing)
• 2019: Finalist Standard Bank Topwomen Awards Top Young Achiever Under 40

Her professional and other affiliations include:

• Legal Practice Council (Western Cape – member number: 13546)
• UnitedSucces
• Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO)
• Cape Town Attorneys’ Association
• Institute of Directors Southern Africa (IODSA): 17476335
• Xtraordinary Women (member number: XWCT008)
• Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry (member number: 9861)
• Western Cape Business Opportunities Forum (WECBOF)

Mrs Schoeman-Louw has enjoyed the confidence of many successful entrepreneurs (both locally and abroad) over the years and continues to do so. As a trusted advisor she has actively contributed to the successes of many businesses, helped and continues to help many entrepreneurs build lasting  legacies.

Eemaan graduated from the University of the Western Cape and went on to commence her articles at the UCT law school concluding her second year at Legal Aid Board in Stellenbosch.

She began her career in the retail and commercial property sectors where she negotiated hybrid agreements between national retailers and various landlords. During this time she obtained valuable experience in drafting industry specific agreements, compliance, legal audits, lease turnaround management and client liaison. She continues to serve clients in the retail property sector drafting and advising on commercial leasing matters, including breach of contract, exclusivity and matters relating to anti-competitive restrictions and evictions. Eemaan has served as an external chairperson for corporate clients for disciplinary matters and has attended to internal labour appeal matters for the South African Heritage Resource Agency.

She has extensive criminal trial experience and has concluded training in Fraud Document Analysis, DNA and Ballistics Evidence as well as Trial Advocacy and Case Management with Judge Ismail Hoosain. Eemaan is driven to achieve standards of excellence for the firm and her clients. She is passionate about business development and seeking out exciting opportunities.

Her professional and other affiliations include:

• Legal Practice Council (Western Cape – member number: 18647)
• Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry (member number: 9861)
• Western Cape Business Opportunities Forum (WECBOF)

Taahira graduated from the University of the Western Cape and thereafter embarked on her legal journey under the auspices of the Legal Aid Board South Africa as a candidate attorney in 2008.While at the organisation she was recognised for her excellent legal acumen and awarded the National Candidate Attorney of the Year Award in 2009. She achieved among the highest scores at the organisation for Legal Accounting during her admission examinations and thereafter tutored younger candidate attorneys. Here she was placed in high volume regional criminal courts and specialised courts such as the sexual offences court. Having represented many clients in the Western Cape High Court, she is an experienced litigator adept at Superior Court litigation, and clients have expressed great satisfaction for the favourable outcomes of their disputes.

Taahira is an energetic attorney with a diligent and detail-oriented work ethic to the benefit of her clients and colleagues.

Her professional and other affiliations include:

• Legal Practice Council (Western Cape – member number: 16081)
• Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry (member number: 9861)
• Western Cape Business Opportunities Forum (WECBOF)

Hamlet completed his LLB degree through UNISA while working full time in the retail industry.

He completed his degree in 2015 and then embarked on his legal journey by working at a labour practice in Wellington where he gained useful knowledge in labour law. After his stint, Hamlet worked in the legal insurance sector where he received numerous prizes for services rendered to clients. Whilst working in the legal insurance industry, Hamlet completed his Practical Legal Training Court (PLT) through the University of Cape Town. After completing his PLT Hamlet enrolled for his Practical Vocational Training through a prominent Litigation firm in Cape Town, focusing primarily on High Court Litigation.

Hamlet was admitted as an attorney on 2 July 2019. Aside from Hamlet’s undeniable passion for the law, he is passionate about wildlife, nature, and he is a habitual freshwater angler

His professional and other affiliations include:

• Legal Practice Council (Western Cape – member number: 98027)
• Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry (member number: 9861)
• Western Cape Business Opportunities Forum (WECBOF)

Ade Nyongo graduated and completed his LLB degree at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) in 2016 and went on to complete his Articles of Clerkship at Heyns and Partners Inc. Attorneys.

He began his career doing General Litigation (Civil) and gained extensive exposure from appearing in surrounding Magistrate’s Courts. His role was to provide legal advice with regards to civil law and to assist and represent clients in civil ligation as well as other legal proceedings. Having been provided with the opportunity to grow and learn, he also moved offices to the windswept streets of Khayelitsha and obtained experience in the field of Conveyancing.

Owing to his keen interest in business and entrepreneurship, he is currently working under the Commercial Law/ Contract Law/ BBBEE Advice and Planning department. As a goal orientated individual, his goal is to become amongst the most skilled Commercial legal advisors on the African continent.

His professional and other affiliations include:

• Legal Practice Council (Western Cape)
• Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry (member number: 9861)
• Western Cape Business Opportunities Forum (WECBOF)

Reenen graduated from Rhodes University with an LL.B and went on to complete his Articles in a Cape Town based law firm.  

After obtaining his LL.B he worked as a General Office Manager in a Corporate Travel Management Company whose responsibilities included Human Resource (HR) management, Contract Management, Debt Collection, Sales and various ancillary responsibilities.  

He is an admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, with experience in many areas of the law including Lower and High Court Litigation. His experience extends to both general commercial litigation and company law. His experiences at the coal face of South African business means that he can advise companies while still considering practical considerations.  

Reenen has an interest in Cyber Law and thoroughly enjoys litigating in open court. He has a keen interesting in leveraging disruptive legal technologies to the benefit of law firms, lawyers and clients.  

When not in the office or in the halls of various courts, Reenen can be found hiking, watching live music or relaxing at home with a good book.  

His professional and other affiliations include:

• Legal Practice Council (Western Cape – member number: 23252)
• Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry (member number: 9861)
• Western Cape Business Opportunities Forum (WECBOF)