van der Want Attorneys
law, differently
Established in 2014, van der Want Attorneys offers 25 years of Matthew van der Want's experience in law. Our secure, technology enabled firm specialises in corporate law, commercial contracts, dispute resolution, and drafting.
We provide compassionate and rigorous support in all matrimonial and family law matters.
Smart legal services, led by hard-earned experience
At Van der Want Attorneys, your matter is handled by an experienced attorney from start to finish.
We use advanced, secure AI tools to do some unpleasant heavy lifting in the background – researching faster, drafting options, and checking details – so you get:
• Clear, practical advice
• Faster turnaround times
• Fees that are up to five times more affordable
Every AI-assisted step is reviewed and signed off by a human lawyer with nearly 25 years of experience. All client information is kept securely under Microsoft Business Premium licence featuring Enterprise grade security and Wix's advanced domain hosting
security.
CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL LAW
Matthew brings a high-calibre pedigree to every mandate, His corporate practice is diverse. In South Africa, he has represented the Royal Bafokeng Nation in complex legislative matters, managed cross-border transactions and acted as lead counsel in various Supreme Court of Appeal and Constitutional Court mandates from the Advertising Regulatory Board and the National Arts Festival., and steered multi-million rand restructurings as a partner at Fairbridges Wertheim Becker. Today, our Johannesburg boutique blends this elite experience with secure agentic AI to stress-test contracts and surface hidden risks at speed, while Matthew remains personally accountable for every legal opinion.
Advanced AI, Privacy and Robust Security
While AI is a powerful asset, it does not replace the counsel of a qualified legal practitioner.
At Van der Want Attorneys, we utilize sophisticated and secure AI systems to enhance our practice—never to permit autonomous decision-making over your legal affairs. This technology facilitates rapid research, clarifies complex arguments, and streamlines documentation, ensuring that a seasoned attorney remains exclusively accountable for your counsel.
Maintaining your confidentiality is our absolute priority. Our technology operates within an enterprise-grade security framework, and is only utilized where it provides a demonstrably superior value, efficiency, and fee structure significantly more affordable than traditional firms.
To learn more about our professional integration of AI, we invite you to view our educational video on YouTube.
Enterprise Security
Microsoft Security
We use Microsoft's Business Premium Security suite to ensure your sensitive data is protected by enterprise-grade encryption and zero-trust architecture.
Wix Advanced Security
Our platform is built on Wix's Advanced Security infrastructure, providing high-performance protection and global data sovereignty for your firm.
Connect with us
van der Want Attorneys
50 22nd Street, Parkhurst, Johannesburg, 2196
Matthew@vanderwantattorneys.com
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