Alan is the current CEO of Hammond Pole and has been an Attorney for 28 years and a Director for over 20 years. He has worked in all departments and has a sound knowledge of the various aspects of law in which Hammond Pole specialises, and how the firm’s departments integrate with one another as a formidable business. He enjoys expanding on the ever-growing relationships he has built with the firm’s clients over the years and is always searching for new and innovative ways to improve Hammond Pole’s service offering and business model.
Salome is a Director at Hammond Pole and was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court in 2012. She obtained a B.Com (Law) and LLB degree in 2010. She is currently the Director for Litigation and is responsible for: Debt Review, Home loans & Vehicle Asset Based Finance Collections across the board, as well as Unsecured Business collections for the major financial institutions. She created and evolved the Business Debt Review Department into what it is currently and continues to be. She is an expert in the National Credit Act, Consumer Protection Act and enjoys the thrill of litigating.
Andrew was admitted as an Attorney in the High Court in 1992, he further qualified as a Conveyancer in 1996 and a Notary Public in 2018. He joined Hammond Pole in 2001, and currently practises in the Estate Agent Transfers Department. Due to his many years of experience and expertise as a Conveyancer, he provides a wealth of knowledge to his clients, ensuring that they receive a service that exceeds their expectations. He is integral to the technical functioning of the Conveyancing Department thanks to the relationships he has built in the Deeds office over the years.
Brendan Michie is a Director at Hammond Pole Attorneys and heads the firm’s Conveyancing Department, overseeing transfers, bonds, and developments. He has extensive litigation experience, having successfully represented clients in the High Court, Supreme Court of Appeal, and Constitutional Court. Drawing on his expertise in both conveyancing and litigation, Brendan provides strategic legal guidance throughout the property journey. He also leads the firm’s legal automation initiatives, driving innovation and efficiency through technology.
Director and Property Law Specialist in the Conveyancing Department, with a special focus on mortgage bonds.
Katlego is a Director at Hammond Pole responsible for the Mortgage Bond and Cancellations Department. He was admitted as an Attorney of the High court in 2017 and has a solid background in both the legal and practical implications influencing conveyancing transactions. In his previous role at Hammond Pole, Katlego managed the Foreclosure Department and has vast experience and expertise in Property Law across the board including Commercial Property Finance.
Director and Commercial Law Specialist.
Ardene was admitted as an Attorney in the High Court in 2017 and qualified as a Conveyancer in 2020. She oversees high profile clients within Hammond Pole’s Conveyancing Department. Ardene is skilled in solving disputes among the various role players of a sale transaction, ensuring the smooth running of all engagements.
Director, Attorney, Notary Public, and Conveyancer in the Conveyancing Department
Michelle Seaton-Smith was admitted as an Attorney in the High Court in 2016 and further qualified as a Notary Public in 2018 and Conveyancer in 2019. Not only is she involved in the day-to-day operations at Hammond Pole, but also plays an essential role in the technical functioning of the Conveyancing Department, leveraging her key relationships with the Deeds office, SARS and Masters office of South Africa. In addition, Michelle is a registered Tax Practitioner, assisting clients with an in-depth guidance as to tax implications surrounding property and estate late transactions.
Jacolene obtained her Law Degree cum laude at the University of Potchefstroom and was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court in 2017. She is currently the Attorney responsible for the Banking Defended Legal Department. She is an expert in her field, owing to her involvement in various high-profile cases including matters addressed in the Constitutional Court of South Africa.
Dylon has been with Hammond Pole since 2014 and was admitted as an Attorney in the High Court in 2016. He is currently the Attorney responsible for the firm’s collections of debt owed to the major financial institutions, arising from Mortgage Bonds and Home Loan agreements. He also has vast experience in debt review which makes him well versed in the National Credit Act and an asset to the team. He is also responsible for all operational aspects within the Department.
Santie obtained her LLB from the University of Pretoria in 2013 and was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court in 2015. She has gained extensive knowledge in the collections, general litigation and debt review fields where she is currently heading and managing the Legal Department for numerous financial institutions in the unsecured collections space.
Carla obtained her B.Com Law and LLB degree, both cum laude, at the University of Potchefstroom and was recently admitted and enrolled as an Attorney and Notary Public of the High Court. She is currently the Attorney responsible for the Debt Review Department and is eager to continue to expand her knowledge and experience within Hammond Pole’s Debt Review Department
Attorney, Notary and Conveyancer.
Chris was admitted and enrolled as an Attorney of the High Court in 2023 and has further qualified as a Notary in 2024. He has recently further qualified as a Conveyancer in 2026, completing his triple admission. He is currently the Conveyancer in the Mortgage Bond and Cancellation Department dealing with all the major financial institutions within Hammond Pole Attorney’s Conveyancing Department. He remains eager to continue to expand his knowledge and experience within Hammond Pole Attorneys Conveyancing Department with a specific focus on Mortgage Bonds , Commercial Property Finance and Law.
Elandri is an Attorney with a wide field of expertise, offering legal services in Debt Review, General Litigation, and Wills & Deceased Estates. Her practice further extends to Family Law, Commercial and Contract Law, and Labour Law, enabling her to provide clients with comprehensive and practical legal solutions. With a strong commitment to professionalism, accessibility, and results, Elandri is dedicated to guiding clients through complex legal matters with clarity and care.
Pumlile Makalima is an admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa and a member of the Banking and Finance Department at Hammond Pole Attorneys.
Pumlile focuses on Vehicle Asset Finance (VAF) and Specialized Banking Services (SBS) matters, providing practical, efficient, and client-focused legal solutions. As a newly admitted attorney, he is committed to delivering professional service and achieving positive outcomes for clients.
We are firm believers in giving hands on, practical, training to our candidate attorneys. Unlike most firms we give our candidate training immediately upon starting and within a few months they start appearing in court and working on files (all under the guidance of their principle of course). Our candidates are sought after in the legal industry and are known as being highly efficient problem solvers with a strong work ethic.
Honesty, integrity, hardworking, persistent, team player, great personality.
At any given time we have between 5 and 10 candidate attorneys.
Our annual intake commences in the July of each year in order to commence articles in January the following year. Candidates interested in applying for articles at Hammond Pole Attorneys should upload their CV during the period that applications are open.
