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Squire Smith & Laurie Inc

Firm in practice since 1866 in King William's Town, with a Nahoon branch, handling conveyancing, notarial and estate work.

Profile checked: 16 October 2026

About Squire Smith & Laurie Inc

Squire Smith & Laurie, which trades as Squires Inc, has practised in King William's Town (Qonce) since 1866. Its main office is at 44 Taylor Street, and it later opened a branch in Nahoon, East London, so clients on the coast do not need to travel inland. The directors are AG Clarke and AL Friderichs. The firm's attorneys work as notaries, conveyancers and administrators of deceased estates.

The firm sits close to the Master's Office and High Court in Bhisho and the Deeds Office in King William's Town, and much of its work runs through those offices. It transfers property and registers bonds for FNB, Standard Bank and ABSA anywhere in the country, drafts wills and winds up estates, and registers family and business trusts. On the notarial side it authenticates signatures, certifies copies of public documents, arranges apostilles and drafts antenuptial and cohabitation agreements. It also litigates in the High Court and Magistrates' Courts and does labour work.

Firms from the rest of South Africa use Squires as a correspondent in East London, Bhisho, King William's Town, Mdantsane, Zwelitsha and the wider Buffalo City area. The firm's website returned a blank page when checked.

What They Are Known For

  • Conveyancing: Transfers and bond registrations for FNB, Standard Bank and ABSA.
  • Estates and wills: Drafting wills and administering deceased estates.
  • Notarial work: Apostilles, authentications, antenuptial and cohabitation agreements.
  • Correspondent work: Buffalo City, Bhisho, Mdantsane and Zwelitsha matters for other firms.
  • Litigation: High Court and Magistrates' Court cases.

Who They Help

Property owners, families and trust founders in Buffalo City, banks, and law firms needing a correspondent in the area.

Courts and Offices Covered

Squire Smith & Laurie Inc appears at, or handles correspondent work for, the following:

  • Bhisho High Court
  • Master's Office, Bhisho
  • King William's Town Deeds Office
  • East London Magistrates' Court
  • King William's Town Magistrates' Court
  • Mdantsane Magistrates' Court
  • Zwelitsha Magistrates' Court

Before You Call: Property & Conveyancing

If you are contacting Squire Smith & Laurie Inc about a property & conveyancing matter, having these ready will make the first consultation quicker and more useful:

  • The signed offer to purchase or lease
  • Title deed details or erf number
  • Bond approval letter, if buying with a bond
  • ID documents of buyers and sellers

Frequently Asked Questions

Squire Smith & Laurie Inc works from 44 Taylor Street, King William's Town; branch in Nahoon, East London.

Its main areas are conveyancing, estates and wills, notarial work, correspondent work and litigation. It lists 16 practice areas in total on our directory.

Yes. Property & Conveyancing is one of the practice areas Squire Smith & Laurie Inc lists. Call the firm to check that it can take on your specific matter and to ask how it charges.

Yes. Wills & Estates is one of the practice areas Squire Smith & Laurie Inc lists. Call the firm to check that it can take on your specific matter and to ask how it charges.

Yes. It covers Bhisho High Court, Master's Office, Bhisho, King William's Town Deeds Office, East London Magistrates' Court, King William's Town Magistrates' Court and more.

You can call +27 (0)43 642 3430 or email squires@squires.co.za.

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Quick Facts

  • LPC number: 57233
  • Founded: 1866
  • Directors: AG Clarke, AL Friderichs
  • Offices: 44 Taylor Street, King William's Town; branch in Nahoon, East London

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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