Trusted legal expertise.
Genuine care.
Our Story
The best legal support goes beyond technical expertise. It’s about understanding what matters to you and making the complex manageable to our clients.
Our story began over 20 years ago with a simple but powerful commitment: to deliver excellent legal services while treating people with the respect and personal care they deserve.
We specialise in property law, notarial services, and deceased estate administration, but what defines our approach is how we show up for our clients. We listen closely, plan carefully, and work thoroughly and efficiently without ever losing the human touch.
We’re here to walk the path with you, thoughtfully and professionally.
Because at Danèl.Inc, legal work is people work.
Meet Our Team
Danèl Nortje-Nel
Founder & Managing Director
- LL.B – University of Pretoria (2002)
- Admitted as an Attorney (2003), Conveyancer (2004) and Notary Public (2005)
Danèl brings a wealth of experience in Conveyancing, Notarial Work, Deceased Estate Administration, Estate Planning, and Will drafting. With more than 23 years in practice and leading her own firm since 2004, she is known for her thorough yet kind approach, ensuring every client feels looked after and every matter is handled with care.
Maritza Markram
Director - Conveyancing
- LL.B – Stellenbosch University (2011)
- Admitted as an Attorney (2013) and as a Conveyancer (2016)
Served as Candidate Attorney under Danèl Nortje-Nel (2012-2013), after which she was appointed a Junior Associate. Martiza was added to the board of Directors in 2021. She specialises in Conveyancing.
Edith de Beer
Candidate Attorney
- B.Com – North West University (2021)
- LL.B – North West University (2023)
Edith, our Candidate Attorney, joined the team in 2025 and is currently completing her articles under Danèl Nortje-Nel.
Anneke van der Merwe
Senior Conveyancing Secretary (Bonds) & PA to Danèl Nortje-Nel
Anneke joined Danèl as Secretary in 2007 and has since been Danèl’s right hand. She has 18 years of experience in bond registrations and general administration of the firm.
Carien Lewis
Senior Conveyancing Secretary (Transfers) & Office Manager
Carien joined the firm as a receptionist in 2017 and became a senior conveyancing secretary. She is the vibrant voice and friendly face welcoming you to our firm.
