Bridget Witts-Hewinson

Senior Associate

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 Witts-Hewinson

About Bridget

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

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

News

Examining the Agricultural Interest of the New Expropriation Act
Agriculture, Aquaculture & Fishing

Examining the Agricultural Interest of the New Expropriation Act

Belinda Scriba, Director; Bridget Witts-Hewinson, Senior Associate; and Claudia Grobler, Associate, in the Agriculture, Aquaculture & Fishing sector were recently featured in Harvest...

Navigating change: The new Expropriation Act v the old Expropriation Act
Agriculture, Aquaculture & Fishing

Navigating change: The new Expropriation Act v the old Expropriation Act

The Expropriation Bill of 2020, as approved and signed by the President, was published on 24 January 2025. It is now formally known as the Expropriation Act 13 of 2024 (New Act). The...

The Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land Bill: Where to next?
Agriculture, Aquaculture & Fishing

The Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land Bill: Where to next?

For decades, the primary piece of legislation influencing agricultural land development has been the Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act 70 of 1970 (Act). The Act was repealed by...

Navigating the compliance and regulatory requirements of going solar: Have you got it all covered?
Real Estate Law

Navigating the compliance and regulatory requirements of going solar: Have you got it all covered?

As the frustration of loadshedding grows, so does the interest in alternate means of keeping the lights on. From convenience and lower long-term costs to tax incentives, there are...

Navigating the sale or purchase of agricultural land in South Africa: Due diligence, mandatory disclosures and warranties for a successful sale
Agriculture, Aquaculture & Fishing

Navigating the sale or purchase of agricultural land in South Africa: Due diligence, mandatory disclosures and warranties for a successful sale

The sale or purchase of any immovable property should be concluded with a reasonable amount of due diligence having been performed, before putting pen to paper. However, when moving...

Market recognition

  • The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 listed Bridget as a rising star for real estate.

Market recognition

  • The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 listed Bridget as a rising star for real estate.