Barnard Incorporated is a leading full-service commercial law firm based in Pretoria, South Africa, delivering innovative and commercially focused legal solutions to businesses and individuals. Recognized as the Most Innovative Law Firm in Africa by Law.com (ALA) in 2022 and listed in Best Lawyers, Barnard has earned a reputation for excellence, creativity, and commitment to client success. As the exclusive South African member of the International Commercial Law Alliance (ICLA), the firm combines strong local expertise with global reach to provide world-class legal services.

Barnard’s core practice areas include corporate and commercial law, commercial litigation, mediation, insurance law, wealth protection, intellectual property, property and conveyancing, family law, deceased estates, and dispute resolution. The firm also specializes in high-value matters such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, private equity funding, business rescue, insolvency, and compliance with data protection and regulatory frameworks. With sectoral expertise and a deep understanding of client industries, Barnard tailors legal strategies that anticipate and protect client interests.

The firm is guided by service imperatives built around loyalty, credibility, positivity, ownership, and drive. By investing in technology, embracing innovation, and fostering inter-departmental collaboration, Barnard ensures operational scalability and consistent excellence across all practice areas. Clients benefit from the firm’s proactive approach, combining legal insight with a thorough understanding of their business environment.

Whether advising corporates, startups, or individuals, Barnard is committed to providing legal services that are practical, commercially sound, and results-driven. Its dedication to outstanding client service has earned the trust of clients who return time and again, confident in the firm’s ability to navigate complex legal and commercial challenges.

Barnard Incorporated – protecting your interests, empowering your business, and delivering legal solutions that drive success.