Team

A strong team of legal professionals backs Mills & Groenewald Attorneys with a wide range of experience. Combining deep expertise with a client-focused approach, we work together to provide effective legal solutions and trusted guidance across various areas of law.

Barry Mills
Director | BProc - 1993
Barry obtained his BProc degree from the University of Pretoria in 1993. Barry was admitted as attorney of the High Court in January 1995. Barry commenced his career at Mills & Ahlers (now Mills & Groenewald Attorneys) in 1995 and became a director of the firm in 1997. With a wealth of experience spanning decades, Barry is dedicated to providing legal services with a focus on Commercial Law, High Court Litigation, Insolvency Law, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Insolvency Law is a critical and specialised area of legal practice that deals with the financial distress of businesses unable to meet their financial obligations. Barry also specialises in commercial debt collection, recovering outstanding debts while protecting the client’s interests and preserving valuable client relationships.
Andre van Zyl
Director | BProc - 1992
Admitted as an attorney in 1994 and as a conveyancer in 1996, Andre has been with Mills & Groenewald since 1994. He began in the civil department before moving to the Third-Party department, specialising in medical negligence, personal injury, and Road Accident Fund claims. Appointed as a director in 2003. Andre is known for his strategic approach and meticulous attention to detail, with a proven record of navigating complex legal matters.
Loutjie Lombaard
Director | BProc - 1998
A seasoned Conveyancing specialist with over 20 years of experience. Having joined the firm in 1998, he became a director in 2003 and served as the head of the Vanderbijlpark conveyancing office. In 2018, Loutjie took over the entire conveyancing department, leading it to impressive growth. Today, the department is recognised for its excellence in handling bonds for four major banks, including ABSA, Standard Bank, FNB, and Nedbank. Mills & Groenewald has been honoured with the PMR Award as a top 3 attorney every year since 2007, a testament to his commitment to exceptional service.
Bertus Audie
Director | B.Com Law – 2013 | LLB - 2015
Bertus holds a B.Com Law (2013) and an LLB Degree (2015) from North-West University. Bertus started working at Mills & Groenewald in May 2017 after becoming eligible for admission as an attorney of the High Court and was duly admitted in September of that year. As of November 2024, Bertus is the newest member of our Board of Directors. He specialises in liquidation, litigation, and commercial debt recovery, delivering practical solutions in distressed business situations.