BARBERTON - Renier J Oelofsen Attorneys has long been a force to be reckoned with in the Lowveld. Since its inception in 1993, this firm's legal sector has developed into a leader in its field. The recent joining of hands with the oldest law firm in town, Rose-Innes Inc, which was established in 1903, therefore comes as no surprise. With more than 140 years of collective experience, these two giants now share the same roof, under the banner of Barberton Law Chambers.

Since the beginning of the year, the offices of Renier J Oelofsen Attorneys have undergone dramatic expansion and changes in order to accommodate the staff of Rose-Innes Inc. This significant collaboration now makes Barberton Law Chambers your one-stop-destination for all things legal. The practice boasts its own professional accountant, and the building also houses the Irrigation Board.  A huge added advantage is the fact that clients of all ethnic groups can now be serviced in their mother tongue. Currently, they are also the sole notaries and conveyancer in Barberton. This now eliminates the need to drive to Mbombela to seek legal advice.

The new Barberton Law Chambers introduced and celebrated this historical collaboration on Thursday during an informal function held for clients and prospective clients.

But just how will this new collaboration benefit local businesses? What does it mean for the man in the street, and what specific strategies are envisaged for market penetration?

Africa InTouch News spoke to the four attorneys who form the substrates of the new Barberton Law Chambers. Seated (from left): Ronel Oelofsen; Renier J Oelofsen; Elana Coetzee and Charles Useni.

Editor: Anchen Coetzee
Subeditor: Lynette Brink