About Adv. Snyman

Adv. Snyman is a member of the The Johannesburg Bar Society of Advocates.

His advocacy practice centres on building life-long relationships with attorneys through support, collaboration, and transparency.

He holds chambers in Sandton, and has successfully litigated in the High Courts and Magistrates’ Courts of South Africa, the CCMA and Disciplinary Hearings

Approach To The Law

“Clients come to the law because something important is at stake. There is uncertainty, pressure, and often a sense that the process is harder to navigate than it should be. My approach is built around resolving that pressure with clarity, preparation, and a steady commitment to the outcome the situation requires.

Legal matters are rarely simple. They involve moving parts, conflicting accounts, and consequences that reach well beyond the courtroom. I work in a way that brings order to that complexity. Careful analysis sits at the centre of every brief, supported by a clear strategy and an honest assessment of risk. Clients deserve to know where they stand, what the law allows, and which path is most likely to deliver a durable result.

Communication is a priority. People should never feel lost in their own case. I make sure clients understand the process, the timeline, and the practical implications of each decision. The law can be demanding, but it should never feel opaque. A client who is informed is a client who is empowered.

I approach every matter with a balance of discipline and perspective. The facts must be tested, the arguments must be precise, and the work must be done with care. At the same time, legal strategy must account for the real lives behind the paperwork. Effective advocacy is not only about correctness. It is about crafting solutions that hold up in the world where people live and work.

My goal is to deliver representation that is rigorous, measured, and anchored in integrity. Clients can expect honest guidance, thorough preparation, and a focus on achieving a result that is fair, practical, and protective of their interests.”

– Adv. Dwight Snyman

Political Analyst & Lecturer

Adv. Snyman is a political analyst for the BBC, and writes legal Opinion pieces for News24. He is also a lecturer for the South African Legal Academy and has conducted training courses for the Allen & Overy South Africa Legal Graduate Development Programme.

Wits Law Clinic & Articles

Before being called to the Bar in 2022, Adv. Snyman completed articles of clerkship, and attorney’s competency exams under the auspices of the Wits Law Clinic from 2019 to 2020.

Advocacy Pupillage & Chambers

He completed his Advocacy pupillage in 2021, under the tutelage of the esteemed Adv. Louis Du Bruyn. He holds Chambers at Maisels in Sandton, Johannesburg

Examples of Firms Represented

o Norman Rose Fulbright Attorneys
o Richen Attorneys
o Moll Quibell & Associates
o Wright Rose & Innes Attorneys
o BDK Attorneys
o Bothacopo Attorneys
o Chad Jacobs Attorneys
o Jane Yelland Attorneys
o Gerhold & Van Wyk Attorneys
o KC Reddy Attorneys
o Donovan Smith Attorneys
o Paresh Papursooth Attorneys
o Peter Caldwell Attorneys
o Ronette Govender & Associates
o Bham & Dhaya Attorneys
o JNS Attorneys

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