It matters to us as much as it matters to you.

high-performing legal minds working For You.

We proudly serve a diverse client base—from entrepreneurs leading Small Business Solutions to national and multinational corporations, as well as community-driven organisations. Our long-standing relationships reflect the strength of our personal service, strategic insight, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Every client receives the same level of focused attention in a collaborative environment that fosters creative thinking, practical solutions, and measurable results. Our meticulous attention to detail ensures that no nuance is overlooked.

What sets us apart is our entrepreneurial mindset. We understand the realities of building and sustaining a business—regardless of size—and we apply that insight to deliver legal solutions that balance compliance, risk management, and commercial viability. Our goal is simple: to protect the outcomes of your hard work with precision and care.

We believe that effective legal support must be practical, lawful, and commercially sound. That’s why we offer tailored training, content development, and implementation support across industries and business scales—empowering our clients to lead with confidence.

Milestones

  • Multi Award-winning Firm

  • 18 Years experience

  • Innovative Billing Structure

  • Multi Award Winning Legal Practice

  • Over Two Decades of Proven Expertise

  • Fully Paperless, Digitally Enabled Law Firm

  • Innovation, Value Driven Billing Models

  • Smart, Ethical Use of Technology to Enhance Client Service

     

 

A message from Founder and Managing Director,
Nicolene Schoeman-Louw

Why Value Driven

Business?

 

At the heart of our practice is a simple belief: when we add real value to our clients, we contribute to the growth of their businesses and through their success, play a small role in strengthening economic participation in South Africa.

A value-driven approach means more than delivering services. It means offering strategic guidance, practical solutions, and support that leads to measurable results.

  • Legal ‘Goalkeeper‘ gap analysis

  • Legal design and tailored analysis

  • Document automation

  • Dispute resolution

Entrepreneurial Support
From guided free toolkits to professional contract drafting and business registrations, we provide practical, business-minded solutions that empower entrepreneurs at every stage.
Tailored Solutions
Legal services can be costly, which is why we offer innovative, custom-designed subscription packages that give you predictable, accessible support without compromising on quality.
Integrity You Can Trust
At SchoemanLaw, accountability is at the core of who we are. Every member of our team upholds the highest standards of integrity, ensuring that you receive honest, transparent, and ethical service at all times.

company history.

Where we come from

Nicolene Schoeman-Louw has always been very outspoken about her beliefs in the need to create and sustain value-driven businesses in South Africa. It is, therefore, no surprise that the firm has successfully transitioned and evolved under her dedicated leadership as well as that of the firm’s EXCO.

SchoemanLaw Inc was founded in 2007 by Nicolene Schoeman-Louw, then a 24-year-old attorney driven by a vision to build value-driven, entrepreneur-focused legal services in South Africa. What began as a one-woman practice quickly grew into a dynamic, innovative law firm known for its commitment to quality, integrity, and practical legal solutions.

Under Nicolene’s leadership, the firm has evolved into a trusted partner for SMEs, start-ups, and established businesses alike. SchoemanLaw is proudly recognised for pioneering accessible legal tools such as the Contracts4Biz platform, empowering South African entrepreneurs with reliable, affordable legal support.

Awards:

  • Finalist Legal Services Company of the Year FFI-MEA 3rd Anniversary Awards (2023)
  • Finalist INT-X Awards 2022: Law Firm of the Year
  • Winner WOZA Women in Law Awards 2022: 6+ Women Lawyers
  • HiiL Innovating Justice Challenge Class of 2020
  • Winner WOZA Women in Law Awards 2019: 6+ Women Lawyers
  • Finalist Standard Bank Top Woman Awards Top 2019: Gender Empowered Company: Diversity & Inclusion Award
  • Finalist African Legal Awards 2019: Best use of Technology
  • Winner Gender Mainstreaming Awards 2018: Unlisted Companies – Women Empowerment in the Workplace
  • Finalist 702 Cape Talk Nedbank Business Accelerator 2018

Meet The Team

Navigating your legal challenges efficiently

Nicolene Schoeman-Louw

Founder | Managing Director

LLB cum laude LLM (UFS) PG Dip FP(US)

Legal Project Professional | Attorney | Conveyancer | Notary Public | Mediator

Mrs Nicolene Schoeman-Louw founded the firm in 2007 at just 24 and now serves as its Managing Director.

An admitted Attorney of the High Court, Conveyancer, Notary Public and Mediator, she is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs to reach their boldest goals.

She holds an LLB cum laude, an LLM in Commercial Law and B-BBEE, and a postgraduate diploma in Financial Planning (CFP). Her work has been published widely—from academic journals like De Rebus and Without Prejudice to mainstream platforms including The Entrepreneur Magazine, Business Brief and Personal Finance.

Nicolene spent more than seven years on air with SAFM’s The Law Report and continues to share insights on Radio 786, RSG and others. She has lectured at the University of the Free State, guest lectures at Stellenbosch Business School, and presents legal workshops for leading organisations including Bandwidth Barn, the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and major business indabas.

Her professional and other affiliations include:

• Legal Practice Council (Western Cape – member number: 13546)

• Mediator Arbitration Foundation of South Africa (AFSA)

• International Institute of Legal Project Management – Legal Project Practitioner and Accredited Trainer (member number: 859)

• Accredited Extended DISC Consultant

Mrs Schoeman-Louw has enjoyed the confidence of many successful entrepreneurs (both locally and abroad) over the years and continues to do so. As a trusted advisor, she has actively contributed to the successes of many businesses and helped and continues to help many entrepreneurs build lasting legacies.

• Commercial law

• Technology law

• Drafting Wills, Trusts and Estate planning

• Property law and conveyancing

• Notarial work

• Civil Litigation

• Alternative Dispute Resolution

Mrs Schoeman – Louw has won a number of prestigious awards for her academic achievements. Among others, they include the:

  • • Hofmeyr Herbstein Gihwala Inc. Prize
  • • Gildenhuys van der Merwe Prize
  • • Juta Prize
  • • The Bobbert Medal (for obtaining her LLB degree cum laude)

  • 2012: Finalist in the Professional Category of the Regional Business Achievers’ Awards (RBAA) – Western Cape
  • 2013: Finalist as CEO magazine’s Most Influential Women in Government and Business Africa
  • 2019: Second Runner-up WOZA Women in Law Awards Corporate Attorney (Practicing)
  • 2019: Finalist Standard Bank Topwomen Awards Top Young Achiever Under 40
  • 2020: Finalist Accenture Rising Star Awards Entrepreneur Category
  • 2022: First Runner-up WOZA Women in Law Awards Best in Corporate Law (Practicing)
  • 2023: Winner Legal Personality of the Year 2023 FFI-MEA 3rd Anniversary Award
  • 2023: Winner Female Founder Star of the Year 2023 FFI-MEA 3rd Anniversary Awards
  • 2025: Runner Up Phenomenal Women in the Winelands Awards

Robyn Shepherd

Director

LLB (UWC) | LLM (UWC)

Legal Project Professional | Attorney

Robyn Shepherd obtained her LLB degree from the University of the Western Cape in 2016. She joined SchoemanLaw Inc as a Professional Assistant in February 2022 and was admitted to practice as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa in November 2021.

Robyn is an ambitious professional, driven to provide exceptional support and client services. She is dedicated to maintaining professional standards and ethical work habits.

Her professional and other affiliations include:

Legal Practice Council (member number: 98363)

International Institute of Legal Project Management: Legal Project Professional (Member Number 23-1802)

  • Family Law
  • Antenuptial Contract
  • Technology Law
  • Contract Drafting
  • Property Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Commercial Law

Ross Hendriks

Associate

LLB (UWC)

Legal Project Professional | Attorney

Ross attended the University of the Western Cape and obtained his LL.B degree in 2020. He joined Parker Attorneys during April 2021, and completed his Practical Vocational Training (previously known as Articles of Clerkship) in 2023. During his Practical Vocational Training he assisted in various Magistrate and High Court matters with a focus on General Litigation, Labour Law and Family Law.

Ross was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa in August 2023.

Ross’s long-term goal is to become a well-rounded and successful attorney, equipped with the knowledge and skills to handle any legal matter effectively. He aims to provide comprehensive and accurate legal advice alongside exceptional service to his current and future clients. Ross is driven, motivated, and passionate about various legal fields, upholding an unwavering standard of professionalism and quality.

His professional and other affiliations include:

Legal Practice Council (Membership number 108090)

International Institute of Legal Project Management: Legal Project Professional (25-2408)

• Labour/ Employment Law

• Commercial Law

• Property Law

• Civil Litigation

• Alternative Dispute Resolution

Janet Mc Intosh

Junior Associate

LLB (UFS)

Attorney

Janet Mc Intosh obtained her LL.B degree at the University of the Free State in 2008. She was invited to join the Golden Key Society (Top 14% of academic students) in 2007 and 2008. She went on to complete her Articles of Clerkship at a prominent firm in Bloemfontein, Honey Attorneys, where she, amongst other legal work, had the privilege of attending to matters before the Supreme Court of Appeal.

Janet has a passion for practicing law across various fields such as commercial, property and family law and holds herself to a high standard of integrity and excellence when it comes to assisting clients.

In February 2011 she was admitted as an Attorney in the Free State High Court. She took a year off to work on luxury yachts in Florida, USA. In 2012 she resumed her career as a civil litigation attorney in the Northern Provinces.

Janet obtained her Right of Appearance in the High Court whilst practicing in Pretoria and attended to opposed and unopposed applications on behalf of clients in the North Gauteng High Court, as it was then known.

In 2015 she relocated to Cape Town and worked for established law firms as a Professional Assistant and later an Associate in Litigation departments. She has appeared in various Magistrates’ Courts in the Cape Peninsula as well as the Western Cape High Court.

Although she enjoys appearing and arguing in court, she believes that legal practitioners must as a first instance always focus on resolving disputes before ensuing litigation.

Legal Practice Council (Membership number 94895)

  • Civil Litigation
  • Property Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Commercial Law
  • Family Law
  • Antenuptial Contracts

Kerri Stewart

Senior Professional Assistant

LLB (UCT)

Attorney

Kerri Stewart attended the University of Cape Town and obtained her LLB degree in 2018. She completed her Practical Legal Training through LEAD in 2018. She completed her Practical Vocational Training at Y.M. Patel and Company Attorneys and Conveyancers in 2023. During her Practical Vocational Training, Kerri gained experience in the administration of deceased Estates, conveyancing and Magistrates and High Court litigation.

Kerri is a driven and compassionate legal professional, who is dedicated to providing excellent client service and delivering same with unwavering professionalism.

Kerri was admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa in October 2023.

She joined Parker Attorneys in October 2023, where she further honed her litigation skills, with a focus on civil and general litigation and family law.

Legal Practice Council (Membership number 100828)

  • Property Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Contract Drafting
  • Family Law
  • Antenuptial Contracts
  • Wills & Administration of Deceased Estates

Anastacia Willemse

Candidate Attorney

LLB (UWC)

Anastacia is a Candidate Attorney at SchoemanLaw Inc. She obtained her LLB degree from the University of the Western Cape in April 2024 and is determined to become an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa.

She is passionate about delivering practical and efficient legal solutions to her clients, consistently upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Through her work, Anastacia strives to make a meaningful contribution to the legal profession, ensuring that justice is accessible to all and that clients receive exceptional service.

Zandrie Rademeyer

Candidate Attorney

LLB (USB)

Zandrie is a Candidate Attorney at SchoemanLaw Inc. She obtained her LLB degree from the University of Stellenbosch in April 2024 and is determined to become an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa.

She is an organised, disciplined, and academically driven individual with experience in both the education and legal sectors. At a high school of over 1,100 learners, she managed administrative tasks and coordinated the distribution of textbooks, demonstrating strong organisational and time-management skills. She also gained practical legal exposure by shadowing an attorney, learning how a practice operates, assisting with consultations, and drafting basic contracts.

Zandrie is quick-thinking, and committed to excellence. A former dux student from Grade 8 to 12 and now in the top 15% of her class at Stellenbosch University, she thrives in structured environments and readily creates systems where needed. She is a fast learner and an achiever who takes pride in producing high-quality work.