About
Natalie Macdonald-Spence
Attorney, Conveyancer & Notary Public
Natalie is the founder and driving force behind Spence Attorneys, which she founded in 2019. She embodies a commitment to legal excellence and advocacy within the dynamic landscape of South African law.
Background:
​Natalie is Dual Qualified in South Africa and England and Wales. She was admitted as a Solicitor of England and Wales after the successful completion of the QLTS. Natalie is a duly admitted Attorney, Conveyancer and Notary Public in South Africa with rights of Appearance in the High Court of South Africa. She holds a LLM (Tax Law) degree from UCT (2019). She was previously the Chairperson of the Cape Town Attorneys Association (2023-2024).
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Natalie is passionate about commercial law, tech, property and the Non-Profit sector. She hopes to create solutions that help people in business, and not just with legal problems. Her approach blends a steadfast dedication to client advocacy, and legal innovation with a profound commitment to ethical representation. She enjoys speaking on topics at various legal events and/or conferences within her areas of expertise and has spoken at events in the past.
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Her areas of practice include Property Law, Commercial Law, Company Law, FinTech, Family Law, and Trusts, She thrives when facing challenges and always readily adopt a "can-do" approach towards her work.
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Natalie welcomes you to explore Spence Attorneys and experience legal representation that intertwines expertise, empathy, and a deep understanding of the South African legal landscape.
Eden Howard
BSocSci (Hons), LLB (UCT)
Candidate Attorney
Eden is a Candidate Legal Practitioner at Spence Attorneys. She holds a BSocSci in Politics, Governance & Law, an Honours in the same field, and an LLB. She is gaining experience in various legal matters, including court proceedings, as she completes her articles toward admission as an attorney.
Jaewoo Jeong
BSocSci, LLB (UCT)
Candidate Attorney
Jaewoo Jeong is a Candidate Legal Practitioner at Spence Attorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers in Cape Town. Jaewoo holds both a Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSci) and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Cape Town
Marissa Gilbert
LLB (Stellenbosch)
Candidate Attorney
Marissa Gilbert is a Candidate Attorney at Spence Attorneys with a BA in Industrial Psychology from North-West University and an LLB from Stellenbosch University. Marissa brings dedication, insight, and a strong academic foundation to her legal career.
Sean van Zyl
Tax Practitioner
Sean van Zyl is a certified financial planner (CFP) and registered tax practitioner who consults with Spence Attorneys on a range of tax-related matters. His in-depth knowledge of personal and business tax helps our clients stay compliant and make sound decisions in an ever-changing regulatory landscape.
Cara White-Phillips
Operations Manager
Cara White-Phillips is the Operations Manager at Spence Attorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers in Cape Town. In this role, she manages the firm's daily operations and administrative functions. Cara describes herself as a friendly and self-motivated individual with a desire to learn and grow within the professional environment.
Contact
For all your legal needs, please contact our offices.
Office hours:
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Phone: 021 532 9224