Matlala Von Metzinger Attorneys was established when Messrs Mphela and Von Metzinger decided to join forces and founded an office in Johannesburg and Witbank. Andre Von Metzinger completed his candidate’s attorney period at a prominent firm from Johannesburg namely Roode Van Der Merwe Du Toit. On passing of the attorney admission exam he was appointed as a Professional assistant at the firm. He was later promoted to Junior Partnership. Andre Von Metzinger has completed his B.Proc degree. He was admitted as an attorney during August 1992. Towards the end of 1994 he and two colleagues from Roode Van Der Merwe Du Toit established their own partnership and last-mentioned firm was later joined by Mr. Mphela, initially as a professional assistant and later as partner. Mr. Mphela completed his articles with the Johannesburg firm Rossouws Attorneys. He then joined PME Attorneys as a professional assistant and later as partner. During 1996 Messrs Mphela and Von Metzinger recognized the potential in the Mpumulanga Province and on the 1st of June 1997 the firm Mpela Von Metzinger opened its doors in Witbank, in addition to its Johannesburg office. Our premises are situated at the
First Floor, Witbank News Building, 1 Lana Street, Witbank and Serengeti Estate, Baansyfer Street, Ruimsig in Roodepoort. Kgaloshi Matlala joined MVM Attorneys firm during June 1999. He completed his candidate attorney ship with us and he was appointed as partner. Mr. Mphela subsequently left the firm and the name of the firm was changed to Matlala Von Metzinger. Kgaloshi Matlala has completed his B.Proc degree as well as a higher diploma in Tax Law. He was admitted as an attorney during February 2001, and as conveyancer during 2008. On 1 August 2004, Mr. J.C Orffer joined our team as consultant. Mr. Orffer served as senior legal advisor with Eskom Holdings Limited regarding matters over full spectrum over Eskom Holdings limited.
