Von Lieres, Cooper & Barlow

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Von Lieres, Cooper & Barlow (VLCB) Attorneys

Cape Town partnership of attorneys, notaries and conveyancers since 2002, covering property, commercial, construction and family matters plus correspondent work.

Profile checked: 16 October 2026

About Von Lieres, Cooper & Barlow

Von Lieres, Cooper & Barlow was formed as a partnership in August 2002 and now works from W17, 32 Kloof Street in Gardens, Cape Town. The partners are Hein von Lieres, Sonja Barlow, who is a conveyancer, Maggie van der Westhuizen, who is a notary and conveyancer, and Jesica Barnardo. Associate Shannon Clery is also a notary and conveyancer, and Ilaam Natherson is a conveyancer. The firm employs about 19 full-time staff, including professional and paralegal assistants.

Property is a large part of the practice, with transfers, bond registrations, sectional title work and notarial deeds handled in house. The firm also does commercial and corporate work and litigation, construction disputes, debt recovery, divorce and family law, and wills, trusts and deceased estates. It takes correspondent instructions from attorneys outside Cape Town for High Court and Magistrates' Court litigation and for conveyancing at the Cape Town Deeds Office. Its website has transfer cost calculators.

The firm says it is a B-BBEE Level 4 contributor. Docex 322 Cape Town.

What They Are Known For

  • Conveyancing: Property transfers, bonds and sectional title registrations.
  • Commercial litigation: Business disputes and construction law matters.
  • Correspondent services: Cape Town litigation and conveyancing for out-of-town firms.
  • Wills and estates: Wills, trusts and deceased estate administration.
  • Family law: Divorce, maintenance and domestic violence matters.

Who They Help

Property buyers and sellers, businesses and builders, families, and attorneys outside Cape Town who need a local correspondent.

Courts and Offices Covered

Von Lieres, Cooper & Barlow appears at, or handles correspondent work for, the following:

  • Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
  • Cape Town Magistrates' Court
  • Cape Town Deeds Office

Before You Call: Property & Conveyancing

If you are contacting Von Lieres, Cooper & Barlow 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

Von Lieres, Cooper & Barlow works from W17, 32 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town.

Its main areas are conveyancing, commercial litigation, correspondent services, wills and estates and family law. It lists 12 practice areas in total on our directory.

Yes. Property & Conveyancing is one of the practice areas Von Lieres, Cooper & Barlow lists. Call the firm to check that it can take on your specific matter and to ask how it charges.

Yes. Business & Commercial is one of the practice areas Von Lieres, Cooper & Barlow lists. Call the firm to check that it can take on your specific matter and to ask how it charges.

Yes. It covers Western Cape High Court, Cape Town, Cape Town Magistrates' Court, Cape Town Deeds Office.

You can call +27 (21) 422 1870 Docex: 322 Cape Town or email reception@vlcb.co.za.

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Quick Facts

  • LPC number: 60337
  • Founded: August 2002
  • Partners: Hein von Lieres, Sonja Barlow, Maggie van der Westhuizen, Jesica Barnardo
  • Team size: 19 full-time staff
  • Offices: W17, 32 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town
  • B-BBEE: Level 4 (firm's statement)
  • Docex: 322 Cape Town

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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