Commercial advisors and tax specialists for established family-and-founder-led businesses. 

“I am always surprised by their flexibility and availability. They are there when required and do whatever it takes to cross the finish line. And their acute and deep knowledge of the space. The big firms might have those resources, but they would take more time to dissect and arrive at the same point. You don't need that. You need to have people that care, processes that work and decisiveness.”

“They’ve brought a lot of peace of mind. Now I have someone in my corner I can go to in the event of any (legal) challenges. There are lots of law firms in Rustenberg I could've gone to that have been there for many years. Those lawyers don’t deliver that personal touch. It's just transactional. I choose LM Attorneys because of that personal touch and unique level of service.”

“Lelethu has helped me with setting up my business structure properly to create enough separation from myself as a person, and to make sure there's an entity that will live separately from me as a person. I don't think my family would understand the importance of that, but he does. He gets that continuity is a business risk if not planned for properly.”

“It's such a personalised service. I do know other attorneys through other referrals but there's something…it's such a personal thing. Lelethu is invested and the relationship is sacrosanct. That's one of the big reasons I keep going back to him and why he’s looking out for my family too.”

“As a result of their support, I'm a lot more assured. A lot more confident in my affairs and knowing I have good counsel. I'm a lot more open and willing to explore options, relationships, business opportunities - knowing I can quickly decode or get Lelethu on board to get his views.”

“Lelethu is my lawyer but what's different is that he's not just about setting up a trust, he's more interested in how he helps to structure your life and protect you and your business. Anyone can give advice, but it's another thing when you're made to feel like the only client. He does what's in your best interest whether you like it or not. They specialise in tax but they're generally good businesspeople. They truly go above and beyond.”

“When you started off, you don't even think about tax compliance. You're just trading. You focus on growing the business. LM Attorneys helps family businesses to structure and optimise and ensure they’re compliant. Along with the experience they bring, Lelethu stretches your thinking. They start off with structure and compliance which is so important. But then it grows over time. Now he's someone I bounce ideas off regarding new business ventures and opportunities.”

“If someone is a tax expert, that's all they tend to be. They don't look at the consequences on the other aspects of the business. Whereas with Lelethu, you go with a symptom, he wants to understand overall. Often the non-compliance is a result of many different things that have failed. He takes a comprehensive view and brings the solution but he doesn’t stop there. He then says how are we going to do things differently so we don't end up here again. That’s the difference.”

“As a result of working with LM Attorneys, I am compliant, I'm more conscious and cautious of the risks. I spend time thinking about what can go wrong rather than just throwing myself into exciting new opportunities. Emotionally, I feel safe and protected. I also know when I fall, I'm not going to crash out. I have comfort knowing that if that’s ever the case, they’ll be by my side.”

“Over and above just the legal and tax value add, I think the personal attention is something that families would appreciate. The accessibility. You don't feel like you're going into a big corporate and being given a junior advisor who'll report to the senior partner. You're always close to Lelethu. He has a talented team he assigns to your projects, but Lelethu never feels like he's too far away from a transaction. That stands out. We prize that as clients.”

“There's been a huge improvement since we implemented the restructuring. It has made life far easier for me. As a result, I'm in a better space. He’s added real value and made me a better businessman than I was.”

“Lelethu is my go-to person. I've always had the trust and financial advisors etc but I find myself pulling him into everything and wanting to hear what he thinks about decisions I make. Since we have involved him, we've made so many changes, and there have been huge benefits. He's like the legal mind behind everything I do in my business, in my investment decisions and my family decisions.”

“I'm growing my business all the time, I want Lelethu to be there to protect the rights of my businesses and family even if I'm not there. He'll continue to be that resource for them to draw on in order to protect the value I created over the long term.”

“Tax is a very complex field. They take the tax burden away from you. They deal with those matters so you can focus on running your business. This is the thing I would have wanted at the beginning of my business - to have a consultation with the likes of Lelethu, to let them assist with the key points you need to be mindful of.”

“They take away the pressure of dealing with the Revenue service. When we were at a major crisis point, I remember the pressure and anxiety falling on my shoulders, until I was introduced to Lelethu. He immediately came and took over. I cannot tell you the level of relief I felt, and the time it freed up for me that I could focus on the business. He had to make sure I could continue to operate – and he did. And continues to every time there’s an issue. I have great faith in him.”

“From the moment I first met the LM Attorneys team, I realised they know what they're talking about. I was comfortable from the first meeting. Lelethu himself personally sat in the meeting together with one of his team. I had their undivided attention. The answers they gave me, the questions they asked me - I knew they weren't taking a chance, they know what they're doing and had dealt with these kinds of issues before. It gave me confidence. They’re professional and offer their undivided attention but it’s their attention to detail that sets them apart. I can see that during any of our meetings - whether it's him or his colleagues – they put huge effort into our matters, and truly go the extra mile.”

“LM Attorneys brings success to the table. A lot of effort and impeccable attention to me as a client and to my challenge. I've dealt with many lawyers in the past for different circumstances. I can compare them with the best when it comes to attention to detail - their undivided attention, their efforts on behalf of us as their client. They not just doing it for a fee.”

“I can breathe. That makes a huge difference. As the MD, my attention needs to be on running the business and being proactive. They help me to perform better as the MD.”

“Their undivided attention is what sets them apart. You don't get that often nowadays. Not only when it comes to legal or finances. In any form of business, it is scarce. That really struck me from the get-go. The fact that Lelethu as the head guy set aside the time to sit, listen and discuss from the get-go, within a day's notice. I contacted them the one afternoon and the very next morning they made time for me.”

“They don’t just make empty promises or tell me only what I want to hear. They explain everything and I understand the process better now that I've been through it with them. It's as if they want me to understand it. Lelethu has a way of explaining things - I'm a contractor, not an accountant - to people not specialised in the field. This is next level detail. They keep me posted, explain why they're doing what they do, so that I truly understood from the beginning to the end.”

“This is the person you need to leave a legacy that will live beyond you. He gives you the best view of what needs to be in place to create that legacy. Focusing on the tax issues alone won't assist you. Focusing on what to invest in without also considering the tax issues, is also a time bomb. He also does trusts. That sort of planning at that level is not something that most of us would appreciate or know how to access. He is so patient. He explains calmly. He makes you appreciate how you think this thing you thought was working for you, is going to be the cause of a major headache.”

“Unlike dealing with a corporate, you get to actually spend time with the head of the firm. You know where the heartbeat is located. You can trust him. He's made time to sit with my sons, take them through the trust and what being a trustee means. There is a personalised touch that you don't get elsewhere. It's much more than a law firm and it’s not like any other law firm. They come into your business and take a keen interest – your growth is my growth.”

“I haven't been exposed to businesses that offer what he does. It's a one stop shop. No-one does this. Their attention to detail and unique EQ - it's unparalleled.”

“I sleep well at night knowing my business is safe and I'm doing things right.”

“LM Attorneys have solved a lot of my family business challenges. My contracts were not up to scratch. My trust in particular was in shambles. They’ve structured my company properly.”

“What touches me a lot is that we will talk about a deal and then Lelethu will make an effort to come and see that business. He wants to see us on the ground. He makes time to come and see it so that it makes sense to him, what I'm actually working on. He's far more than just a lawyer.”

“Thanks to LM Attorneys, my business is legally and properly structured. Before I was doing things ok but not properly, the contracts didn't make sense. From where I came from in 2009 to where I am now, I’ve learned so much through them, and they’ve added huge value to the business. Don't take this for granted. Do things properly. They help us save money. I can run all my ideas past Lelethu. They’ve made a huge difference to me and my family, and the friends I've referred the firm to. I used to take things for granted until I met Lelethu.”