Directors
Attorneys
Conveyancing Paralegals
Accounts Department
Office Assistants
Attorney Directors
ANTHONY WHATMORE
POSITION IN FIRM: Director
Email: anthony@anthonywhatmore.co.za
QUALIFICATIONS: BProc (University of KwaZulu Natal), Admitted Conveyancer
Anthony Whatmore completed his Law degree in 1983 at the University of Kwazulu Natal and was recruited by Clemmans & Johnston Inc. in January 1986 as a candidate attorney. He was admitted as an attorney in March 1988 and as a conveyancer in October 1988.In 1997 he established the current practice which has shown steady growth since its inception. Anthony has now been practicing as an Attorney in Durban for over 32 years and has vast experience in all fields of the law but specialises in property law, conveyancing, trusts and asset protection.
BYRON WHATMORE
POSITION IN FIRM: Director
Email: byron@anthonywhatmore.co.za
QUALIFICATIONS: BCom, LLB (University of South Africa),
Byron Whatmore is an attorney who joined the team in May 2009 in a part time capacity as a research and admin assistant while studying towards his B.Com law degree, which he obtained in 2011. He joined the firm on a full time basis in July 2012 and was registered as an articled clerk while completing his LLB degree. He received his LLB degree from UNISA in May 2015.
Byron specializes in Property Law and heads the Development Division of the conveyancing department at the firm and also focuses on commercial contracts, administration of estates and estate planning.
Attorneys
WHANIKA BRIJNARAIN
POSITION IN FIRM: Senior Associate
Email: whanika@anthonywhatmore.co.za
QUALIFICATIONS: B PROC, LLB (UKZN); Certificate in Deceased Estates Practice [Unisa] Admitted Attorney, Conveyancer and Notary
Her career spans over 24 years. She initially practiced for her own account, and then worked as a legal advisor at a Development company. Thereafter Whanika headed the conveyancing department at Rob Menzies Incorporated. She also served as a conveyancer at Dykes Van Heerden [Kzn] Inc.
She headed the Conveyancing and Deceased Estates Department at Ngidi Incorporated, thereafter supervised the conveyancing department at attorneys Maynard Menon Govender Singh Inc.
Whanika deals with Conventional, Sectional and Deceased Estates , Township and Development Transfers. She is familiar with the requirements of all the major banks. She also deals with Antenuptial Contracts, Notarial Deeds and Servitudes, Wills; and Deceased estates.
ELIZABETH PARKER
POSITION IN FIRM: Senior Litigation Attorney
Email: elizabeth@anthonywhatmore.co.za
QUALIFICATIONS: BA, Law in Psychology (University of Cape Town), LLB (Unisa),
Elizabeth Parker is an attorney who joined the team in March 2018 as a Litigation Consultant. After completing her BA Law degree in Psychology, she went on to complete her LLB through Unisa. She has over 10 years experience in her field. She assesses every matter on its merits and advises clients appropriately on the course of proceedings.
KAYSHA MOHUN
POSITION IN FIRM: Associate
QUALIFICATIONS: LLB, (University of Kwa-Zulu Natal), Admitted Attorney and Conveyancer
Email: kaysha@anthonywhatmore.co.za
Kaysha Mohun joined the team in November 2017. After completing her LLB Degree at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, she went on to qualify as a Conveyancer and now specializes in property law and conveyancing.
Conveyancing Paralegals
DAWN MARX
POSITION IN FIRM: Senior Conveyancing Paralegal
Email: dawn@anthonywhatmore.co.za
Dawn Marx is the longest serving member of the team and joined Anthony as his only assistant back in August 1998. She has over 20 years’ experience in all aspects of conveyancing. She is a highly experienced Conveyancing Paralegal and is familiar with all aspects of conveyancing namely: Transfers, Bonds And Cancellations, Opening of Sectional title Registers, and Sub-Divisions and general conveyancing practice.
COLLEEN PATTERSON
POSITION IN FIRM: Senior Conveyancing Paralegal
Email: colleen@anthonywhatmore.co.za
Colleen Patterson joined the team in May 2006 to assist in the ever-expanding Conveyancing Department. She comes with over 20 years experience in all aspects of Conveyancing Paralegal duties, which makes her a very knowledgeable member of the team.
She works with transfers, bonds and cancellations.
USHA HURRIPARSAD
POSITION IN FIRM: Senior Conveyancing Paralegal
Email: usha@anthonywhatmore.co.za
Usha Hurriparsad joined the firm in September 2010 as a conveyancing paralegal. She comes with vast experience spanning over 20 years in conveyancing. She has a sound knowledge of all aspects of conveyancing, namely Transfers, bonds, including the opening of Sectional Title registers, township developments.
COLLEEN TITLESTAD
POSITION IN FIRM: Candidate Attorney
Email: colleenj@anthonywhatmore.co.za
Colleen Titlestad joined the conveyancing team in June 2015 as a conveyancing paralegal. She has 36 years’ experience in all aspects of a law practice as well as wide-ranging knowledge of all aspects of conveyancing and marketing. She is also currently studying towards her LLB degree part-time and simultaneously serving her articles. She is experienced in all aspects of conveyancing.
CHANDINI SINGH
POSITION IN FIRM: Conveyancing Paralegal
Email:
LYNN SHARP
POSITION IN FIRM: Assistant to Bookkeeper & Conveyancing Paralegal
Email: lynn@anthonywhatmore.co.za
Lynn Sharp joined the team in 2016 as an assistant to the bookkeeper with her role evolving to include conveyancing. Her background is in conveyancing and she has had many years experience in the conveyancing process as a paralegal.
WENDY UNGERER
POSITION IN FIRM: Conveyancing Paralegal
Email: wendy@anthonywhatmore.co.za
Wendy Ungerer joined the conveyancing team in 2018 as a conveyancing paralegal. She has over 20 years’ experience in all aspects of conveyancing.
BRENDA BALDWIN
POSITION IN FIRM: Conveyancing Paralegal
Email: brenda@anthonywhatmore.co.za
Brenda Baldwin joined the team in February 2021. Brenda has over 20 years’ experience in all aspects of conveyancing. She is a highly experienced Conveyancing Paralegal and is familiar with all aspects of conveyancing namely: Transfers, Bonds and Cancellations, estate transfers, Opening of Sectional title Registers, Sub-Divisions and general conveyancing practice.
Accounts Department
GLYNIS MERLE WHATMORE
POSITION IN FIRM: Accountant
Email: glynis@anthonywhatmore.co.za
Glynis Merle Whatmore joined the practice in June 2001. She has over 30 years experience in accounting and is now responsible for the entire administration of the practice. She has also taken on the portfolio of Office Manager and HR Officer.
JESSIE-LEIGH WHATMORE
POSITION IN FIRM: Personal Assistant to Accountant
Email: jessie@anthonywhatmore.co.za
Jessie-Leigh Whatmore joined the team in August 2012 as a Personal Assistant to our Accountant. She has since completed a degree in Corporate Communications as well as a course in event planning and management. So apart from general administration and bookkeeping work she also helps organize our company events.
Office Assistants
ILSE MORKEL
POSITION IN FIRM: PA to Anthony Whatmore
Email: ilse@anthonywhatmore.co.za
Ilse Morkel joined the team in 2014 as an Estates paralegal and Personal Assistant to Anthony Whatmore. She has over 14 years of experience in the field of Deceased estates, Trusts, Wills, and Company registrations.
MARGIE MCCAIN
POSITION IN FIRM: Attorney Client Liaison
Email: margie@anthonywhatmore.co.za
Margie McCain joined the team in 2003 as an Attorney Client Liaison. Margie has many years’ experience and is known for providing clients with a professional and helpful service. She also works very closely with the conveyancing department to ensure the efficient return of title deeds after registration and monitors our FICA department.
ANGELIQUE VAN ROOYEN
POSITION IN FIRM: PA to Byron Whatmore
Email: angelique@anthonywhatmore.co.za
Angelique started at Anthony Whatmore in July 2021. She is the Personal Assistant to Director Byron Whatmore, assisting in property development matters and general administrative responsibilities.
PAULA ROWNTREE
POSITION IN FIRM: Property Portfolio Manager
Email: paula@anthonywhatmore.co.za
Paula Rowntree joined the team in 2020 as a Portfolio Manager. Paula has 17 years’ experience in the Real Estate Industry with a passion for Property and Customer Service, both of which assist her in her day to day care of both the properties and our tenants.
PRECIOUS KASONGO
POSITION IN FIRM: Receptionist
Email: info@anthonywhatmore.co.za
BUSI BHENGU
POSITION IN FIRM: Admin Assistant
Email: busi@anthonywhatmore.co.za
MAGGIE BHENGU
POSITION IN FIRM: Office Assistant
SIHLE SIBAYA
POSITION IN FIRM: Office Assistant