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Cor van Deventer

Director & Head of Conveyancing

Cor van Deventer brings over 26 years of focused legal experience to every matter he handles. As a Director and Head of Conveyancing at Van Deventer Dowlath & Marx Inc, he advises property developers, investors, financial institutions and corporate clients on the full spectrum of property and commercial law - from complex township developments to high-value commercial transactions.

Cor is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa and holds the dual qualification of notary and conveyancer, enabling him to guide clients through the most technical and legally intricate transactions with confidence and precision.

26+ Years in practice Board member, executive HOD Notary Dual qualification Sandton based
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How Cor works

Technically excellent, commercially practical, and deal-driven. Clients receive not just legal advice, but practical solutions grounded in both the legal and commercial dimensions of property transactions.

Property developers and investors rely on Cor for all aspects of township developments - from initial applications through to registration - and for guiding the most technical and legally intricate transactions with confidence and precision.

Advising property developers, investors, financial institutions and corporate clients across the full spectrum of property and commercial law - from complex township developments to high-value commercial transactions.

Department

Department Overview

Services offered

The Conveyancing Department supports buyers, sellers, developers, investors and financial institutions across residential and commercial property matters.

Types of matters handled

  • Residential and commercial conveyancing
  • Township establishment and proclamation
  • Sectional title schemes and developments
  • Re-zoning, subdivisions and consolidation of properties
  • Registration of real rights in land
  • Notarial practice and notarial bonds
  • Commercial and corporate transactions
  • Property structures and investment vehicles

How complex matters are managed

Complex property transactions are handled with dual notary and conveyancer capability, combining technical precision with commercial judgment. The department works closely with banks, estate agents, developers and property professionals to deliver efficient, service-led outcomes.

Department Conveyancing
Led by Cor van Deventer
Focus Property & commercial law
Background

Path, credentials & experience

The professional journey behind Cor’s practice — education, admissions, and the matters that define the work.

Qualifications

Degrees

  • LLB Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
  • Diploma in LLB

Admissions

  • Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
  • Admitted Notary
  • Admitted Conveyancer

Representative experience

  • Residential and commercial conveyancing
  • Township establishment and proclamation
  • Sectional title schemes and developments
  • Re-zoning, subdivisions and consolidations
  • Registration of real rights in land
  • Notarial practice and notarial bonds
  • Commercial and corporate transactions
  • Property structures and investment vehicles
  • Title deed fraud and property risk matters
In their words

Leadership Philosophy

First, understand business. Then, understand marketing. Only then, understand law.
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Speak to Cor or the Conveyancing team

Speak to Cor or the team about your property or conveyancing matter - usually within one business day.

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