Expertise

Siphesihle Mayedwa is a Senior Associate at Fairbridges Wertheim Becker, specialising in persons and family law. Admitted as an Attorney and Notary Public in 2022, Siphesihle represents a broad range of clients in sensitive personal matters, including divorcing parties, civil union partners, property partnership disputes, parents, dependent major children, and victims of domestic violence.

Her areas of focus include divorce litigation, matrimonial property disputes, parental rights and responsibility agreements, and antenuptial contracts. She also advises on guardianship applications, domestic violence matters, and marriage regime options. In addition to her family law practice, Siphesihle advises on immigration matters and appears in general civil litigation. She also advises clients on the authentication of documents for international use through notarisation and apostille certification, as well as the registration of servitudes and notarial bonds. Combining empathy with strategy, Siphesihle advises clients facing emotionally difficult legal situations with clarity and confidence.

Methodology

Clients appreciate Siphesihle’s empathy, professionalism, and clarity of advice. She is committed to providing legal support that is both technically sound and deeply attuned to the personal realities of her clients.

Qualifications

• LLB (University of the Western Cape, 2018)
• Certificate in Child Law (Law Society of South Africa, LEAD, 2022)
• Certificate in Antenuptial Contracts (Law Society of South Africa, LEAD, 2023)
• Certificate in Introduction to Medical Law (Law Society of South Africa, LEAD, 2023)
• Certificate in Muslim Marriages’ Contracts (University of Cape Town, 2024)