Who Are We?

Pagdens prides itself on its rich heritage. While drawing from over 120 years of experience and achievement, Pagdens consistently serves clients in a manner which is relevant, understandable, ethical and efficient. We believe that by putting the needs and expectations of the client first, the results will be beneficial for all involved. As a law firm in Port Elizabeth offering the full spectrum of civil legal services, our people and departments are able to assist one another should a client require assistance in more than one area of law.

We are proud of the work that we produce and the services that we provide and we believe that this is reflected in the high quality of our work and the long-standing relationships we have with our clients. Since 1898 our experience and expertise in providing effective and progressive legal advice and services has earned us the enviable reputation for being consistently at the forefront of legal services in Port Elizabeth.

We hold level 2 certification with 125% preferential procurement in terms of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003 as amended by Act 46 of 2013 and the Codes of Good Practice.

Pagdens Inc provides a full house of civil services to prospective clients and is able to assist clients from the day they sign their antenuptial contract and purchase their first property to the day that they need to set up a company or need to defend an unwanted legal action. We will be there to assist in collecting outstanding business debts and we are able to step in when there is a death in the family. With regard to our corporate and institutional clients, we aim to meet specific reporting needs and to constantly grow as the times, technology and expectations of the modern world progress.

Our Clients

Are Our Pride

120+ years

Experience

LEVEL 2

BBBEE Certification

125%

Preferential Procurement

Team members

Meet the minds

Brett Weddell

Director


Matthew Kemp

Director


Jan Jan Eksteen

Director


12th September 2023

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