Francois Pienaar Verified Lawyer

Experience

Francois Pienaar is a highly accomplished and experienced commercial and litigation attorney with nearly 30 years of legal practice. He began his articles in 1991 with Tinus Slabber & Associates and became a salaried partner within five years. He founded and currently directs FDP Law, a full-service law firm established in October 2019 in Cape Town. He has extensive experience in civil litigation, commercial and company law, insolvency, family law, property law including conveyancing, intellectual property law, and trust law, serving as a trustee on many personal and client trusts. FDP Law also operates a dedicated debt collection department.

Specialty

Francois Pienaar specializes in a broad range of legal areas including general civil litigation, commercial and company law, insolvency, family law, wills and estates, personal injury claims, labour law, trust establishment and administration, property law (including conveyancing), intellectual property law, customs and international trade, and debt collection. His firm emphasizes high-quality legal advice with quick turnaround times to resolve clients' matters efficiently and successfully.

Education

Francois Pienaar holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm) and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Stellenbosch.