Meet The Team

Experienced Attorneys, Conveyancers, and Notaries. Our dedicated team of legal professionals brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every case, providing exceptional legal services to clients.

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Umesh Jivan. BA, LLB.

Director

His interests include conservation, international relations between countries, art appreciation, travel, motor racing and reading non-fiction, with a particular interest in biographies.

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Veena Sheik N. DIP, LLB

Director

Veena Sheik is a dedicated attorney, wife and mother. She is an expert in property law. Her outside interests include music and dance, and she is an experienced foodie and culinary expert.

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Nivashni Manilall

Paralegal

Nivashni joined the firm in July 1995 as a secretary, and after gaining extensive experience, she qualified as a paralegal. She manages the firm's marriage contracts, wills, deceased estates and trusts department. She is a dedicated wife and mother. Her outside interests include fundraising for charitable causes and cooking and she has a naughty sense of humour!

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Sanelisiwe Mchunu

Receptionist

Sanelisiwe joined the firm in November 2022 as the receptionist. Her hobbies include watching movies and fashion.

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Mohammed Suhail Sheik - LLB

Associate in Property Department

Suhail joined the firm's property department in 2017 after working in telecommunications and debt collection companies. Upon qualifying as an Attorney, he became an associate in the firms property department on 1 November 2023. His interests include motor vehicles, fishing and keeping fit.

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Thandeka Rachel Zondi.-B.ED

Office Manager

Thandeka joined the firm in January 2001 and has worked her way up to become the office manager. She also studied part-time at the University of South Africa and obtained a Bachelor of Education degree in October 2021, and she qualified as a high school teacher. She has an excellent relationship with all the clients of the firm. She is a deeply religious woman, and her interests include cooking and shopping at the Gateway shopping centre. She has a sweet tooth!

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Themba & Mbali

Cleaners

Testimonials

“My highest respect and appreciation for Umesh and his team who did an outstanding job to secure my late wife's will. I have contacted many attorneys and all required upfront fees and some of them even claimed 2% of the value of the Estate. Within days of taking my case Umesh and his team has filed the documents and within less than two weeks all my problems was resolved. I can honestly recommend Umesh and his professional team to anyone who is looking for a honest and respected legal team. I personally will never use any other legal team than Umesh and his team. Thanks guys it is great to have the ability to look after my kids and without your support I would not have the ability to financially support my family.”

user

“I will never forget my meeting with Umesh, an amazing personality, going through a divorce he will definitely help you understand the law properly, I was impressed.”

Sibonelo

“The service I got from Jivan.Inc & Co Attorneys was amazing and Umesh was very friendly I'd recommend anyone looking for an attorney to use their services”

Advocate Selvan Naidoo

“Veena has a keen eye for detail and believes in value for money. Her legal advice is based on sound legal principles and she upholds the highest level of integrity when dealing with clients. ”

Nizam Rangraje Goolam.

“Veena is an astute individual with a solid character always striving and achieving her goals.”

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