Bridget Witts-Hewinson is a Senior Associate in our Real Estate Law practice. Bridget has a passion for and specialises in property law including general conveyancing and notarial practice with an interest in renewable energy projects.
Bridget joined Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr as an Associate in the Real Estate Department in 2021, and was promoted to Senior Associate in 2023.
Credentials
Credentials
Education
BComm Law LLB, University of Stellenbosch
Admitted as an Attorney in 2018
Admitted as a Conveyancer in 2019
Admitted as a Notary Public in 2020
Registered with the Legal Practice Council
Languages
Languages
English
About Bridget
Bridget joined Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr as an Associate in the Real Estate Department in 2021, and was promoted to Senior Associate in 2023.
Credentials
Education
BComm Law LLB, University of Stellenbosch
Admitted as an Attorney in 2018
Admitted as a Conveyancer in 2019
Admitted as a Notary Public in 2020
Registered with the Legal Practice Council
Languages
English
Experience
Drafting of and advising on sale and other property agreements, both residential and commercial.
General conveyancing practice in respect of residential and commercial property including registration of transfers and bonds as well as various property endorsements for both conventional and sectional title property including the subdivision and consolidation of land.
Managing of the transfer and bond registration process including client, risk and financial management in the transaction.
Drafting and registration of notarial agreements including general and special notarial bonds, notarial deeds of lease, notarial deeds of cession, notarial tie agreements and antenuptial contracts.
Drafting and reviewing of residential and commercial lease agreements and advising on lease (landlord/tenant) and joint owner disputes.
Conducting research on property related legislation.
Conducting property due diligence investigations to determine land ownership, reviewing of relevant title conditions, assessment of risk, and compiling of property due diligence reports and opinions.
Obtaining and reviewing of land related consents, authorisations, and licenses relevant to land use and development.
