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Barter McKellar Attorneys

Linden, Randburg firm combining corporate, construction and litigation work with in-house conveyancing and a family law office in Green Point.

Profile checked: 16 October 2026

About Barter McKellar Attorneys

Barter McKellar is a Johannesburg firm based at 89 5th Street in Linden, Randburg, with a second office in Green Point, Cape Town, that handles family law. It was co-founded by Heidi Barter and Caleb McKellar. Heidi holds an LLB cum laude from the University of Johannesburg and is also a non-practising solicitor of England and Wales. She worked as a corporate finance solicitor in London, as in-house counsel in construction and engineering, and co-founded an earlier firm in Melrose Arch before this one. Caleb leads the litigation and dispute resolution side. The newest partner, John Mackechnie, is a conveyancer and notary who runs the conveyancing department and holds degrees from UCT and UJ, including an LLM in labour law.

The firm's commercial work leans towards construction and engineering contracts (FIDIC, NEC, JBCC and GCC), mining, environmental, gaming and health and safety law. It also litigates, handles employment disputes and insolvency, and does property transfers, bond registrations and notarial work. Its family practice covers divorce, Rule 43 maintenance, relocation with children, surrogacy and protection orders, and it offers divorce and separation mediation.

The office is open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00, and fees are set per matter.

What They Are Known For

  • Corporate and commercial law: Contracts, transactions and regulatory advice for businesses.
  • Construction and engineering: FIDIC, NEC, JBCC and GCC contract work and disputes.
  • Litigation: Commercial and civil disputes.
  • Conveyancing and notarial work: Transfers, bonds and notarial contracts.
  • Family law and mediation: Divorce, children's matters and divorce or separation mediation.

Who They Help

Individuals and families, and companies from small businesses to multinationals, particularly in construction, mining and property.

Before You Call: Business & Commercial

If you are contacting Barter McKellar Attorneys about a business & commercial matter, having these ready will make the first consultation quicker and more useful:

  • Company registration documents
  • Draft or existing agreements
  • A short summary of the deal or dispute
  • Key deadlines

Frequently Asked Questions

Barter McKellar Attorneys works from 89 5th Street, Linden, Randburg; Green Point, Cape Town (family law).

Its main areas are corporate and commercial law, construction and engineering, litigation, conveyancing and notarial work and family law and mediation. It lists 15 practice areas in total on our directory.

Yes. Business & Commercial is one of the practice areas Barter McKellar Attorneys lists. Call the firm to check that it can take on your specific matter and to ask how it charges.

Yes. Litigation is one of the practice areas Barter McKellar Attorneys lists. Call the firm to check that it can take on your specific matter and to ask how it charges.

You can call + 27(0)69 135 1359 or email info@bartermckellar.law.

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Quick Facts

  • LPC number: 6578
  • Partners: Heidi Barter (founder), Caleb McKellar (co-founder), John Mackechnie (conveyancer and notary)
  • Offices: 89 5th Street, Linden, Randburg; Green Point, Cape Town (family law)
  • Hours: Mon to Fri 08:00 to 17:00
  • Fees: Arranged per client and matter

About This Profile

Written by CallMyLawyer from the firm's own website and public listing information, checked on 16 October 2026. It is not an endorsement.

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