SWABEY & CLAYTON OFFER EXPERT LEGAL SOLUTIONS FOR PROPERTY, CIVIL DISPUTES, COLLECTIONS, WILLS, AND BEYOND

SWABEY & CLAYTON OFFER EXPERT LEGAL SOLUTIONS FOR PROPERTY, CIVIL DISPUTES, COLLECTIONS, WILLS, AND BEYOND

We simplify complex legal processes, ensure compliance, and support you with practical guidance from start to finish.

We simplify complex legal processes, ensure compliance, and support you with practical guidance from start to finish.

OUR SERVICES

Professional filling in legal documents related to civil matters and debt recovery.
CIVIL & DEBT COLLECTIONS
Professional filling in legal documents related to civil matters and debt recovery.
CIVIL & DEBT COLLECTIONS
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COMMERCIAL CONTRACTING
Boardroom meeting with city skyline in the background, representing commercial contracting services.
COMMERCIAL CONTRACTING
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CONSUMER PROTECTION
Customer shopping in a retail store, symbolising consumer protection legal services.
CONSUMER PROTECTION
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CONVEYANCING
Person locking the front door of a home, representing property transfer and conveyancing services.
CONVEYANCING
Professional filling in legal documents related to civil matters and debt recovery.
COMMUNITY SCHEMES OMBUD SERVICES
Professional filling in legal documents related to civil matters and debt recovery.
COMMUNITY SCHEMES OMBUD SERVICES
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ESTATES, TRUSTS & WILLS
Boardroom meeting with city skyline in the background, representing commercial contracting services.
ESTATES, TRUSTS & WILLS
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EVICTIONS
Customer shopping in a retail store, symbolising consumer protection legal services.
EVICTIONS
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GENERAL COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
Person locking the front door of a home, representing property transfer and conveyancing services.
GENERAL COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
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NOTARIAL SERVICES
Laptop, pen, and legal book on a desk, representing professional notarial services.
NOTARIAL SERVICES
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PROPERTY LAW
Exterior view of a residential house, representing property law services.
PROPERTY LAW
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SOFT COLLECTIONS
Two professionals shaking hands, symbolising amicable debt recovery and soft collections services.
SOFT COLLECTIONS

PROPERTY PRACTITIONERS TRAINING

HELPING CANDIDATE PROPERTY PRACTITIONERS ACHIEVE FULL STATUS WITH ACCREDITED GUIDANCE, PRACTICAL INSIGHTS, AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE.

EMPOWERING PROPERTY PRACTITIONERS TO SERVE CLIENTS CONFIDENTLY, STAY COMPLIANT, AND ADVANCE THEIR CAREERS.

We help Candidate Property Practitioners achieve full status through accredited training, practical guidance, and regulatory support. Our programs cover NQF4 and PDE4 qualifications, ensuring you meet the standards set by the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA).

In addition to formal qualifications, we offer ad-hoc workshops and PPRA query assistance, covering essential property law topics such as POPIA, BEE, and FICA compliance, conveyancing and Deeds Office procedures, Offers to Purchase, fixtures, 72-hour clauses, and contracting with entities.

Our goal is to empower Property Practitioners to work confidently, remain compliant, and provide professional service to their clients.

ABOUT US

WHO WE ARE

SWABEY AND CLAYTON IS A SPECIALIST CONVEYANCING AND PROPERTY LAW FIRM SERVICING CLIENTS ACROSS THE CAPE PENINSULA.

With years of experience and in-depth knowledge, we guide our clients through each transaction with clarity, care, and confidence.

Property transactions can feel overwhelming. Our role is to simplify the legal process and ensure that every matter is handled efficiently and accurately, while keeping clients informed and supported throughout. We believe exceptional legal service is built on trust, accessibility, and genuine human connection, creating an experience that feels familiar, reassuring, and collaborative.

At Swabey And Clayton, we are committed to delivering dependable legal outcomes with warmth, transparency, and integrity, making the journey from offer to registration as seamless and stress-free as possible.

Homes overlooking the Cape Town coastline
Homes overlooking the Cape Town coastline

WHAT WE DO

WE PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES ACROSS A RANGE OF MATTERS, INCLUDING CONVEYANCING AND PROPERTY LAW, OFFERING A TAILORED APPROACH TO EACH TRANSACTION RATHER THAN A ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL MODEL.

Our service places emphasis on personal accessibility, client convenience, and clear, consistent communication. We are more than just conveyancers and will, where necessary, assist with the resolution of disputes that may arise between transacting parties and/or third-party stakeholders involved in a transaction.

MEET THE TEAM

Alexandra Clayton, Director at Swabey & Clayton

ALEXANDRA CLAYTON

DIRECTOR

(B.A, LLB)

Alexandra specialises in conveyancing and property-related matters. Although young and dynamic in her approach, she brings many years of experience in conveyancing practice, supported by a structured, detail-driven methodology that ensures the precise and effective handling of each transaction. Known for her clear communication and calm guidance, Alexandra combines technical excellence with a personal client engagement style, making complex legal processes accessible, reassuring, and efficient.

Damian Swabey, Director at Swabey & Clayton

DAMIAN SWABEY

DIRECTOR

(B.JURIS, LLB)

Damian has extensive knowledge in property law, particularly in the areas of transaction structuring and property-related dispute resolution. With many years of experience across a broad range of legal matters, he provides clear, practical advice rooted in both legal precision and real-world considerations. Known for his grounded and analytical approach, Damian guides clients with clarity and balance, ensuring outcomes that are both legally sound and commercially practical.

Gerrit Truter, Attorney at Swabey & Clayton

GERRIT TRUTER

ATTORNEY

(B.COM, LLB)

Gerrit Truter is an experienced property attorney with 15 years’ expertise in the sectional title industry, focusing on litigation and collections. He has a deep understanding of the unique challenges in this sector and provides clear, practical guidance that balances legal precision with commercial considerations. Known for his strategic and pragmatic approach, Gerrit helps clients navigate complex property matters to achieve effective and legally sound outcomes.

Donna M

“I have had the pleasure of working with Damian and Alexandra on a few transactions and both have always given me outstanding service.  They are professional, knowledgeable and genuinely supportive of us, the buyers and the sellers. I highly recommend them both (and Celest) to anyone in need of reliable, trustworthy and compassionate legal assistance.”

Donna M

“I have had the pleasure of working with Damian and Alexandra on a few transactions and both have always given me outstanding service.  They are professional, knowledgeable and genuinely supportive of us, the buyers and the sellers. I highly recommend them both (and Celest) to anyone in need of reliable, trustworthy and compassionate legal assistance.”

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OUR SERVICES

CIVIL & DEBT COLLECTIONS

COMMERCIAL CONTRACTING

CONSUMER PROTECTION

CONVEYANCING

COMMUNITY SCHEMES OMBUD SERVICES

ESTATES, TRUSTS & WILLS

EVICTIONS

GENERAL COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

NOTARIAL SERVICES

PROPERTY LAW

SOFT COLLECTIONS