VZLR Inc

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VZLR Inc

Pretoria firm founded in 1943 with about 170 staff and offices in Monument Park, Rosebank and Mbombela, serving banks, insurers and injured people.

Profile checked: 16 October 2026

About VZLR Inc

VZLR Inc was established in 1943 and has its head office in Monument Office Park, 71 Steenbok Avenue, Monument Park, Pretoria. It also runs offices at Oxford Corner, 32A Jellicoe Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, and in Suite 301 of The Pinnacle Building, 1 Parkin Street, Mbombela (Nelspruit). It employs roughly 170 people, more than 30 of them lawyers, and the firm says it holds B-BBEE Level 1.

Theo Steyn has been managing director since March 2022. He is one of 14 directors, who include Esté Niemand (banking and financial law), JC Kriek (conveyancer and notary, head of the Nelspruit branch), Tamara Kirchner (litigation, and head of B-BBEE and employment equity), Jozanne Dickason (conveyancing), Jaun-Pierre Robbertse (personal injury and unlawful arrest) and Wihann Joubert, who holds an MPhil in medical law and ethics. Ten senior associates and seven junior associates work under them.

Practice groups cover banking and finance, conveyancing, corporate and commercial law, tax disputes, family law, general litigation, insurance, intellectual property, labour, medical negligence and RAF and third party claims. Less common services include a cost consulting unit that drafts and settles bills of costs, and settlement trusts for people who receive large damages awards. Clients range from listed companies, banks, insurers and mining houses to government bodies and accident victims.

What They Are Known For

  • Banking and insurance: Litigation and advice for banks, lenders and insurers.
  • Personal injury: RAF and third party claims, with settlement trusts for awards.
  • Cost consulting: Drafting and settling bills of costs nationally.
  • Conveyancing: Transfers and real estate work.
  • Corporate and commercial: Company, contract and commercial matters.

Who They Help

Listed companies, multinationals, banks, insurers, mining companies, government institutions, family businesses and individuals.

Courts and Offices Covered

VZLR Inc appears at, or handles correspondent work for, the following:

  • High Court

    Before You Call: Personal Injury

    If you are contacting VZLR Inc about a personal injury matter, having these ready will make the first consultation quicker and more useful:

    • The date and place of the incident
    • Medical records and receipts
    • Any police case number or incident report
    • Photos and names of witnesses

    Frequently Asked Questions

    VZLR Inc works from Pretoria (Monument Office Park, 71 Steenbok Avenue, Monument Park), Johannesburg (Oxford Corner, 32A Jellicoe Avenue, Rosebank), Mbombela (The Pinnacle Building, 1 Parkin Street).

    Its main areas are banking and insurance, personal injury, cost consulting, conveyancing and corporate and commercial. It lists 15 practice areas in total on our directory.

    Yes. Personal Injury is one of the practice areas VZLR Inc lists. Call the firm to check that it can take on your specific matter and to ask how it charges.

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

    Yes. It covers High Court.

    You can call +27 (0)12 435 9444 Docex: 97 Pretoria or email vzlr@vzlr.co.za.

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    Quick Facts

    • LPC number: 178
    • Founded: 1943
    • Directors: Theo Steyn (managing director), Esté Niemand, JC Kriek, Tamara Kirchner, Jozanne Dickason and 9 others
    • Team size: About 170 staff; 14 directors, 10 senior and 7 junior associates
    • Offices: Pretoria (Monument Office Park, 71 Steenbok Avenue, Monument Park), Johannesburg (Oxford Corner, 32A Jellicoe Avenue, Rosebank), Mbombela (The Pinnacle Building, 1 Parkin Street)
    • B-BBEE: Level 1 (firm's statement)
    • Docex: Docex 97, Pretoria
    • Other number: 086 110 2283; Johannesburg 010 826 7224; Mbombela 013 752 2065

    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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