Areas Of Practice

In today’s complex business environment, allegations of financial misconduct and unethical behavior can severely impact an individual’s reputation or bring an entire enterprise to its knees. At our firm, we specialize in defending and resolving high-stakes matters involving commercial offences, with a deep understanding of both the legal landscape and the intricate realities of the corporate world.

• Fraud – We handle cases involving misrepresentation, identity theft, and financial deception, offering strategic defence and compliance guidance for individuals and companies alike.
• Theft – Whether internal or external, theft within a corporate or retail environment requires prompt and discreet legal intervention to protect assets and recover losses.
• Hotel Industry Disputes – With the hospitality sector facing unique regulatory and operational challenges, we assist clients in navigating contractual breaches, service-related claims, and internal misconduct.
• Corporate Espionage – We are skilled in addressing the unlawful gathering of trade secrets, data breaches, and confidential information leaks that threaten business integrity.
• Corruption – From public procurement investigations to internal compliance audits, we represent clients in matters involving bribery, undue influence, and abuse of power.

We are committed to protecting our clients’ rights while minimizing reputational damage and ensuring swift, effective outcomes—whether through litigation, negotiation, or proactive compliance measures.

As digital technologies reshape the global economy, the legal risks associated with cyber and commercial crimes continue to grow. Our firm provides cutting-edge legal support to clients facing allegations, investigations, or compliance challenges in this evolving space.

We specialize in:

• Cybercrime – From data breaches and hacking to phishing schemes and online fraud, we assist clients in navigating the legal consequences of digital misconduct while ensuring protection of digital assets and personal rights.
• Commercial Crime – These cases often involve complex layers of deception, mismanagement, or insider wrongdoing. We work with both individuals and corporations to respond decisively to accusations of financial irregularities, money laundering, or illicit transactions.

Drug-related charges are among the most serious and sensitive matters in criminal law, carrying severe legal consequences and often long-term personal repercussions. At our firm, we provide skilled, non-judgmental legal representation for clients facing such allegations—focused on protecting rights, ensuring fair treatment, and pursuing the best possible outcome.

We handle a full spectrum of drug offences, including:

• Drug Possession – Whether it involves a small quantity for personal use or more serious allegations, we guide clients through every stage of the legal process, from arrest to resolution, with a focus on discretion and defence strategy.
• Drug Dealing – Accusations of distribution or intent to supply require a firm understanding of evidentiary standards and police procedures. We work diligently to challenge flawed prosecutions and unlawful searches or arrests.
• Drug Trafficking – These high-level offences often involve cross-border or organized crime elements. We offer aggressive defence in cases that may involve international law, complex investigations, and lengthy court proceedings.

Our priority is to ensure your side is heard and your rights are upheld—whether that means negotiating alternatives to imprisonment, seeking case dismissal, or pursuing full acquittal at trial.

A driving offence can affect far more than just your ability to operate a vehicle—it can impact your employment, insurance, and even your freedom. We offer skilled legal representation for individuals facing a range of driving-related charges, with a focus on protecting your licence, your record, and your future.

Our services include:

• Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) – Charges for drunk driving are serious and can result in heavy fines, licence suspension, or even imprisonment. We evaluate the validity of breathalyser results, police procedures, and all available evidence to build a strong defence on your behalf.
• Reckless and Negligent Driving – These offences often arise from accidents or erratic behaviour on the road. We represent clients accused of driving without due care, helping to mitigate consequences or challenge unjust charges.
• Other Driving-Related Offences – From driving without a licence or insurance to hit-and-run allegations and speeding charges, we help clients navigate the legal implications and seek the best possible resolution.

We understand that mistakes happen, and we’re here to provide guidance—not judgment—while working towards a fair and effective legal outcome.

The Firm has dealt with and brought to finalisation some of the most difficult Divorces. The Team specialises in the law relating to minor children covering access to minors, facilitating contact and care before and after Divorce.

Hendricks Harmse Attorneys has dealt with many local and International Family Law disputes and most recently assisted American Lawyers and the father in issues relating to the fathers contact and care of a minor child.

Environmental and marine-related charges, particularly those involving protected species like abalone, carry serious penalties under South African law. These offences often intersect with broader issues of poaching, illegal trade, and unlawful entry onto private or protected land. Our firm offers experienced legal representation in these complex and high-stakes matters.

We handle cases involving:

• Possession of Abalone – As a highly regulated marine resource, the unlawful possession or transport of abalone can result in harsh criminal penalties. We provide strategic defence to individuals and groups accused of violating marine protection laws.
• Poaching – Whether related to marine life, wildlife, or natural resources, poaching charges are treated as serious environmental crimes. We investigate the circumstances thoroughly and work to challenge overreach by authorities or procedural errors.
• Trespassing – Often linked to poaching or resource harvesting, trespassing can carry criminal implications. We defend clients accused of unlawfully entering protected areas, game reserves, or private property.

Our team understands the legal, social, and economic complexities behind these charges. We are committed to ensuring that our clients are treated fairly and that every legal option is explored to protect their rights.

Issues involving harassment and domestic violence require swift, compassionate, and decisive legal intervention. At our firm, we are committed to helping individuals—especially vulnerable parties—access the legal protection they need to feel safe and secure, while also ensuring that all legal procedures are followed fairly and justly.

We assist with:

• Protection Orders – Whether you’re seeking protection from abuse, threats, or persistent harassment, or you’ve been served with a protection order and need to respond appropriately, we guide you through the legal process with care and urgency.
• Harassment – We assist clients in applying for or defending against harassment interdicts, whether the harassment is physical, emotional, digital, or workplace-related. We ensure that the court understands the full context of the situation.
• Domestic Violence (GBV) – Gender-Based Violence is a deeply serious matter that often requires more than just legal support—it demands sensitivity and urgency. We represent victims of GBV seeking legal protection, as well as individuals wrongfully accused, with a focus on safety, justice, and dignity.

Whether you’re applying for a protection order or facing one, we’re here to provide respectful, effective legal assistance—ensuring your voice is heard and your rights are protected.

Motor vehicle accidents can result in life-changing injuries, emotional trauma, and financial hardship. Whether you’re a victim seeking justice or facing charges related to a serious collision, our firm is here to protect your rights and guide you through every step of the legal process.

We offer comprehensive legal services in:

• Road Accident Fund (RAF) Claims – If you’ve been injured in a road accident, you may be entitled to compensation through the RAF. We assist victims—drivers, passengers, cyclists, or pedestrians—with claims related to medical expenses, loss of income, and emotional suffering. We handle all aspects of the process, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Personal Injury Claims – For injuries caused by the negligent or reckless actions of another— whether in a car crash or another setting—we help clients pursue civil compensation, holding wrongdoers accountable and supporting your journey to recovery.
• Drunken Driving Defence – Being charged with driving under the influence can result in criminal penalties, licence suspension, and even imprisonment. We provide a strong, strategic defence, challenging evidence and protecting your rights throughout the process.
• Reckless & Negligent Driving – Whether you’ve been accused of endangering others on the road or are a victim of someone else’s careless driving, we have the expertise to represent your interests, both in criminal and civil proceedings.

We understand that each case is personal. Our firm approaches every matter with compassion, professionalism, and a firm commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for you.

Being accused of a violent offence is one of the most serious legal challenges a person can face. These charges carry life-altering consequences, including lengthy imprisonment, a permanent criminal record, and lasting damage to one’s reputation. At our firm, we provide strong, strategic defence for individuals facing violent crime allegations—ensuring every client is treated fairly and their rights are fully protected.

Our expertise covers:

• Murder – As one of the most severe charges in criminal law, murder cases require in-depth legal analysis, forensic scrutiny, and robust defence strategy. We provide experienced legal representation throughout investigation, bail applications, trial, and appeals.
• Armed Robbery – We defend clients accused of violent theft involving weapons, often under complex circumstances involving co-accused, mistaken identity, or procedural errors by law enforcement.
• Sexual Offences – These cases are highly sensitive and often complex. We handle them with discretion and professionalism, whether defending the accused or navigating false allegations.
• Assault – From common assault to assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH), we defend individuals facing physical violence charges and seek fair outcomes through negotiation or litigation.
• Hijackings – Given the serious nature of hijacking charges, particularly when firearms or violence are involved, we focus on protecting our clients’ legal rights and scrutinizing every element of the state’s case.

We believe every individual deserves a fair trial and dedicated legal representation, no matter the nature of the accusation. Our approach is thorough, ethical, and focused on achieving the best possible result in even the most difficult cases.

Taxi-related disputes and violence remain a deeply rooted issue in many communities, often involving high-stakes conflicts over routes, territory, and industry control. These matters are not only complex but also highly sensitive, as they often intersect with organised structures and longstanding tensions.

Our firm provides experienced legal representation in:

• Taxi Violence Cases – We represent individuals accused or affected by acts of violence within the taxi industry, including shootings, intimidation, and public disorder. We understand the unique dynamics of these cases and approach them with the necessary discretion, legal precision, and urgency.
• Criminal Defence & Mediation – Where appropriate, we pursue negotiated resolutions between parties to prevent further escalation. When cases proceed to court, we offer strategic and assertive defence for those facing prosecution.
• Regulatory and Industry Disputes – We also assist clients with legal matters related to permits, route allocations, and other regulatory conflicts that often contribute to taxi violence.

We recognise the social, economic, and political layers that shape these matters and are committed to navigating them with a firm yet balanced legal approach—protecting our clients’ rights while promoting lawful and peaceful outcomes.

Our legal practice extends to a wide range of complex and high-impact matters that require deep legal insight, strategic thinking, and a firm commitment to justice. Whether you’re facing criminal charges or navigating sensitive civil processes, we provide professional, results-driven legal support tailored to your unique situation.

We offer legal assistance in:

• Immigration-Related Offences – Allegations involving unlawful entry, fraudulent documentation, overstaying visas, or human trafficking carry serious legal consequences. We defend clients against immigration charges and also assist with regularising immigration status where possible.
• Terrorism-Related Charges – Cases involving allegations of terrorism or support thereof are highly sensitive and prosecuted under strict national security laws. We offer expert legal defence, ensuring due process and constitutional rights are upheld in these complex matters.
• Evictions – Whether you’re a property owner seeking to lawfully evict tenants, or a tenant facing removal, we provide legal clarity and ensure that all eviction processes comply with applicable housing laws and court procedures.
• Crimen Injuria – This offence, which involves unlawfully and intentionally impairing the dignity or privacy of another person, can have serious personal and reputational consequences. We defend and advise clients in these emotionally charged and often public cases.
• Malicious Damage to Property – From property vandalism to destruction of private or commercial assets, we represent both accused individuals and those seeking to recover damages—ensuring that justice is pursued with factual accuracy and legal strength.

No matter the nature of the matter, our firm is equipped to offer responsive, knowledgeable, and thorough legal support to protect your rights and achieve the best possible outcome.