George Herbst
Director
Barnard’s General Litigation team assists individuals, businesses and organisations with civil litigation in Pretoria, Gauteng and across South Africa when disputes begin affecting finances, property or day-to-day stability.
As litigation attorneys handling civil disputes and civil claims, the team advises on breach of contract matters, property disputes, restraint of trade, unfair competition, review applications, alternative dispute resolution and broader commercial disputes.
Related Core Services
Family Law & Divorce
Claims & Recoveries
Debt recovery, disputed claims, enforcement and overdue payment strategy
Evictions, Property & Related Proceedings
Evictions, occupation disputes and property-linked court proceedings
General Civil Disputes
Claims, defences, court process and practical litigation support
Insurance Disputes
Repudiated claims, policy disputes and recovery strategy
How We Work
(so you know what happens next)
- Quick discovery call
- Options + recommendation (trade-offs made clear)
- Execute with milestones
- Protect the wider position (timing, evidence, court process and next-step planning)
If the issue is urgent, we'll tell you what to do first.
How Barnard helps when disputes start affecting daily life, property or business
We do not treat litigation as a paperwork exercise. We treat it as a pressure event - one that often affects families, finances, property, relationships, operations or peace of mind. The aim is to help clients understand where they stand, what the process looks like, and how to move forward with a practical strategy.
Resolve family and relationship-linked disputes with clarity
Challenge insurance decisions and protect policyholder rights
Manage general civil disputes and court processes properly
Support property, occupation and eviction-related litigation
Reduce uncertainty through clear process guidance and practical next steps
What it's like to work with our General Litigation team
Pillar A: Clear advice when the process feels uncertain
Pillar B: Structured, responsive, practical
Pillar C: Focused on outcomes, not avoidable escalation
Need a clear starting point? Ask for a first-look litigation assessment.
Case Studies
Trusted in disputes where clarity and steady process matter
General Litigation
Building readiness for high-volume litigation mandates
Barnard is engaging with large corporates and insurers in relation to high-volume litigation mandates, with discussions focused on procurement processes, approval structures and scalable service delivery for matters at volume.
General Litigation
Urgent contempt application to enforce a restraint order
Barnard secured a successful outcome in urgent court proceedings in the Fritz Jordaan matter, showing the value of properly substantiated urgency, clear evidence and focused legal presentation under time pressure.
General Litigation
Urgent contempt application to enforce a restraint order
Barnard acted urgently to enforce compliance with an existing restraint of trade order in the Kyta Industries matter, securing relief through settlement in contempt proceedings aimed at stopping ongoing unlawful conduct.
General Litigation
Securing a taxation date to advance cost recovery
Barnard secured a taxation date to move the cost recovery process forward after litigation, helping advance the conversion of a cost order into an enforceable monetary amount.
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