Welcome to Barnard and Associates Inc t/a TDP Legal

Welcome to Barnard and Associates Inc t/a
TDP Legal

Welcome to Barnard and Associates t/a
TDP Legal

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At Barnard and Associates t/a TDP Legal,
we are a law firm that provide clients with practical legal solutions guided by years of combined experience and insight.

Our practice focuses on delivering tailored legal services that address each client’s unique circumstances. We assist businesses, healthcare practitioners, property owners, and individuals to identify legal risks and implement effective strategies.

Our core expertise lies in commercial, corporate, medical, and conveyancing. This includes the drafting of customised contracts, facilitation of business and property transactions, and provision of strategic legal guidance.

We are committed to building long-term relationships with our clients, offering solutions that are practical, relevant, and focused on long-term value.

Let Barnard and Associates t/a TDP Legal assist you in navigating your legal landscape with confidence and certainty.

What We Are Experts At

Services

Business Legal Service

Medical and Healthcare Legal Services

HR Legal Advisory and Employee Relations

Business Legal Service

Navigating the complexities of the business world requires a trusted legal partner. At Barnard and Associates t/a TDP Legal, we offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to entrepreneurs, start-ups, and established businesses. Our goal is to empower you with expertly drafted contracts and sound legal advice to ensure your operations run smoothly and with confidence.


We specialise in:

  • Business Formation and Shareholder Agreements
  • Employment Contracts and Workplace Policies
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
  • Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
  • Independent Contractor Agreements
  • Sales and Purchase Agreements
  • Lease Agreements

Our client-centric approach ensures every agreement is tailored to protect your interests and help you achieve your business goals. Whether you're negotiating a business sale, structuring shareholder agreements, or planning your next expansion, we provide the legal clarity you need.

Medical and Healthcare Legal Services

Healthcare professionals face unique legal challenges, particularly in navigating complex regulations and managing essential agreements. Barnard and Associates t/a TDP Legal offers specialised support for medical practitioners, ensuring that your practice is protected and compliant.


Our services include:

  • Healthcare Employment Agreements
  • Partnership Agreements
  • Contracts for Medical Services and Equipment
  • Regulatory Compliance with HPCSA Guidelines

From ensuring robust agreements to safeguarding your practice, we partner with you to provide the legal foundation needed for sustainable success in the healthcare sector.

HR Legal Advisory and Employee Relations

Managing people effectively requires more than just HR expertise, it demands a solid understanding of labour law and employee relations. At Barnard and Associates t/a TDP Legal, we provide practical legal solutions to help you build a compliant and harmonious workplace.


Our services include:

  • Employment Agreements tailored to your organisational needs
  • Workplace Policies that align with labour laws and industry standards
  • Disciplinary Procedures that are fair and legally sound
  • Conflict Resolution Training to empower your managers with essential soft skills

From hiring to termination, we offer comprehensive support to help you manage your workforce confidently and effectively.

Workshops and Training Services

Conveyancing Services

Workshops and Training Services

Knowledge is power. Barnard and Associates t/a TDP Legal offers workshops designed to empower your team with a strong understanding of key legal areas, ensuring compliance and reducing risk.


Our training includes:

  • Contract Management and Legal Compliance tailored to your industry
  • HR and Employee Relations Training with a focus on managing workplace challenges
  • HPCSA Guidelines and Requirements for healthcare professionals
  • Medical and Healthcare Legal Compliance to protect your practice

Our workshops provide practical, actionable insights that build capability and confidence within your team.

Conveyancing Services

At Barnard & Associates t/a TDP Legal, we understand that property transactions can feel complex and overwhelming. Our conveyancing team is here to simplify the process, ensuring that your property transfer is handled efficiently, accurately, and with personal attention.


Whether you are buying, selling, or transferring property, we provide end-to-end assistance: From drafting and reviewing sale agreements, liaising with municipalities for rates clearances, to registering the transfer at the Deeds Office. We pride ourselves on keeping you informed every step of the way, making the process as seamless and stress-free as possible.




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What We Are Experts At

Services

Business Legal Service

Navigating the complexities of the business world requires a trusted legal partner. At Barnard and Associates t/a TDP Legal, we offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to entrepreneurs, start-ups, and established businesses. Our goal is to empower you with expertly drafted contracts and sound legal advice to ensure your operations run smoothly and with confidence.      

We specialise in: Business Formation and Shareholder Agreements, Employment Contracts and Workplace Policies, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Independent Contractor Agreements Sales and Purchase Agreements Lease Agreements Our client-centric approach ensures every agreement is tailored to protect your interests and help you achieve your business goals. Whether you're negotiating a business sale, structuring shareholder agreements, or planning your next expansion, we provide the legal clarity you need.

Medical and Healthcare Legal Services

 Healthcare professionals face unique legal challenges, particularly in navigating complex regulations and managing essential agreements. Barnard and Associates t/a TDP Legal offers specialised support for medical practitioners, ensuring that your practice is protected and compliant.      

Our services include: Healthcare Employment Agreements Partnership Agreements Contracts for Medical Services and Equipment Regulatory Compliance with HPCSA Guidelines From ensuring robust agreements to safeguarding your practice, we partner with you to provide the legal foundation needed for sustainable success in the healthcare sector.

HR Legal Advisory and Employee Relations

Managing people effectively requires more than just HR expertise, it demands a solid understanding of labour law and employee relations. At Barnard and Associates t/a TDP Legal, we provide practical legal solutions to help you build a compliant and harmonious workplace.      

Our services include: Employment Agreements tailored to your organisational needs Workplace Policies that align with labour laws and industry standards Disciplinary Procedures that are fair and legally sound Conflict Resolution Training to empower your managers with essential soft skills From hiring to termination, we offer comprehensive support to help you manage your workforce confidently and effectively.

Workshops and Training Services

Knowledge is power. Barnard and Associates t/a TDP Legal offers workshops designed to empower your team with a strong understanding of key legal areas, ensuring compliance and reducing risk.      

Our training includes: Contract Management and Legal Compliance tailored to your industry HR and Employee Relations Training with a focus on managing workplace challenges HPCSA Guidelines and Requirements for healthcare professionals Medical and Healthcare Legal Compliance to protect your practice Our workshops provide practical, actionable insights that build capability and confidence within your team.

Conveyancing Services

At Barnard & Associates t/a TDP Legal, we understand that property transactions can feel complex and overwhelming. Our conveyancing team is here to simplify the process, ensuring that your property transfer is handled efficiently, accurately, and with personal attention.

Whether you are buying, selling, or transferring property, we provide end-to-end assistance: From drafting and reviewing sale agreements, liaising with municipalities for rates clearances, to registering the transfer at the Deeds Office. We pride ourselves on keeping you informed every step of the way, making the process as seamless and stress-free as possible.

Our Team

Silicia Scheppel-Barnard

Silicia Scheppel-Barnard

Director | Attorney
Silicia is an attorney with 12 years of experience and a particular interest in commercial law.

A graduate of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), she specializes in providing businesses with practical and effective legal solutions tailored to their needs.

Her approach is client-focused, offering a personal touch to ensure every matter is handled with care. Silicia is passionate about finding comprehensive solutions that help her clients achieve their goals.
Claudia de la Mare

Claudia de la Mare

Office Manager
Claudia holds an LLB degree from UNISA and has over ten years of experience in legal and administrative support.

As TDP Legal’s Office Manager, she assists with the firm’s day-to-day operations and ensures adherence to professional and regulatory standards.

Claudia is organised, reliable, and committed to supporting the team and clients with care and efficiency.
Nealy Lombaard

Nealy Lombaard

Associate | Attorney
Nealy is an admitted attorney dedicated to delivering clear, practical, and effective legal solutions. Her expertise includes Medical and Healthcare matters, Wills and Estates, Debt Collection,
Road Accident Fund (RAF) Claims,
Human Resources, and Commercial Law.

She holds an LLB from Nelson Mandela University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning from the University of the Free State, combining legal and financial insight to serve her clients effectively.

Nealy is committed to simplifying complex
legal processes and achieving outcomes
that work best for her clients.

Barnard and Associates t/a TDP Legal is committed to providing full-service legal solutions that meet the unique needs of businesses and individuals.

Whether you’re planning for growth, managing contracts, or navigating employment challenges, we are here to ensure your legal foundation is strong and reliable.

Firm Number: 73549

Contact Us

  • Port Elizabeth (HQ)

   45 Villiers Road
   Walmer
   Port Elizabeth
   6001

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