Johann van Eeden

Director

Johannesburg

Phone: +27 11 593 3723

Mobile: +27 82 349 5024

Email: johann.ve@fwblaw.co.za

Areas of Expertise

• Matrimonial and family law litigation

• Applications for change of marital regimes

• Drafting of antenuptial and surrogacy agreements

• Divorce matters involving trusts and related entities

• Parenting plans and parental rights agreements

Expertise

Johann van Eeden is a Director at Fairbridges Wertheim Becker, specialising in dispute resolution with a focus on matrimonial and family law. Admitted as an attorney in 2014, Johann provides comprehensive support to clients in complex divorce proceedings, including those involving the division of trusts and related entities.

He regularly assists with applications to change marital regimes, drafts antenuptial contracts, and negotiates surrogacy agreements and related court applications. Johann’s practice is particularly well-regarded for handling contested divorces, accrual disputes, and parenting plan finalisation.

Johann’s litigation experience includes acting in two reported matters of significance: Lenferna v Lenferna (2015) JOL 33655 (SCA) and N v G and Others 2018 (4) SA 316 (WCC), both dealing with key family law principles.

Methodology

Johann is known for his combination of legal precision and sensitivity in handling emotionally charged family law matters. His strategic approach ensures that his clients’ rights and interests are protected while minimising unnecessary conflict.