Formidable Legacy,
Knowledge & Team
– since 1996
Our Team
Professional Staff
At the core of FourieFismer lies a relentless pursuit of excellence, tempered with an unwavering commitment to add value to our clients’ needs.
Our professional team is assisted by a dedicated and committed support staff complement.
CP Fourie
Managing Director
BA (Law) LLB (UP)
CP is a founding member and the managing director of the firm and has truly excelled in the attorneys’ profession. Due to his unrelenting commitment to his work both within the firm and the legal fraternity, he has held many distinguished positions, which include amongst others:
Pretoria Attorneys’ Association
- Member on the executive committee between 1993 and 1997
- Chairperson between 1994 and 1997
Council of the Law Society of the Northern Provinces
- Councillor from 1997 until the end of October 2018
- Elected President for the periods 2003 to 2004 and again 2009 to 2010
Council of the Law Society of South Africa
- Served as councillor for several years
- Co-Chairperson during 2008 to 2009
Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund
- Served on the Board of Control and its executive committee for several years
- Chairperson from 2013 to 2015
Legal Practitioners Insurance Indemnity Fund
- Served as a director for several years
The High Court of South Africa
- Acted as a Judge on several occasions since 2008
Commissioner of the Judicial Service Commission
- Representing the attorneys’ profession since 2009
CP Fourie was admitted as an attorney on 27 April 1981 and he has vast experience in specifically the following fields of law:
- Administrative Law
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial Law
- Constitutional Law
- Insurance Law
- Law of Contract
- Mediation & Arbitration
- Personal Injury Law
- Property Law and Land Reform
- Public Law
Dawie Bekker
Director
BCOMM (Law) LLB (UP)
Dawie commenced employment with the firm as a candidate attorney in 2005 and he was appointed as a director on 1 November 2017.
Pretoria Attorneys’ Association
- Member of the executive committee from 2015 to 2024
Dawie Bekker was admitted as an attorney on 19 March 2007 and he has experience in specifically the following fields of law:
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial Law
- Construction Law
- Family Law
- Insurance Law
- Law of Contract
- Medical Negligence Law
- Personal Injury Law
Abby Ntimbana
Director
LLB (UNIL - University of Limpopo)
Abby joined the firm in January 2013 and became a director on 1 November 2017.
Abby Ntimbana was admitted as an attorney on 7 August 2003 and he has experience in specifically the following fields of law:
- Civil Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Labour Law
- Personal Injury Law
Louis Fourie
Director
BCOMM (Law) LLB (UP)
Louis commenced his employment with the firm in January 2010 as a candidate attorney and he was appointed as a director on 1 November 2017.
Louis Fourie was admitted as an attorney on 27 February 2012 and he has experience in specifically the following fields of law:
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial Law
- Family Law
- Insurance Law
- Law of Contract
- Medical Negligence Law
- Personal Injury Law
Bernard Bahlmann
Director
BCOMM (Aviation
Management) LLB (UP)
Bernard commenced employment with the firm as a candidate attorney in 2009. He rejoined the firm on 3 December 2012 and was appointed as a director on 1 November 2017.
Bernard Bahlman was admitted as an attorney on 19 August 2011 and he has experience in specifically the following fields of law:
- Administration of Estates
- Aviation Law
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial Law
- Labour Law
- Law of Contract
- Personal Injury Law
John Roxburgh
Associate
LLB (UNISA)
John joined the firm in 2015 as a candidate attorney and completed his articles of clerkship.
John Roxburgh was admitted as an attorney on 3 March 2017 and has experience in specifically the following fields of law:
- Administration of Estates
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial Law
- Family Law
- Personal Injury Law
Carma Kriel
Associate (Conveyancer)
LLB (NWU)
Carma joined FourieFismer Inc in 2022.
Carma Kriel was admitted as an attorney on 6 March 2017 and as a conveyancer on 17 March 2022. She specialises in the following fields of law:
- Conveyancing
- Law of Contract
- Property Law
Ndoda Ndou
Junior Associate
LLB (UNIL - University of Limpopo)
Ndoda commenced employment with the firm in February 2020.
Ndoda Ndou was admitted as an attorney on 13 October 2017 and has experience in specifically the following fields of law:
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial Law
- Criminal Law
- Evictions
- Family Law
- Law of Contract
- Personal Injury Claims
Jignasha Hira
Junior Associate
LLB (UP)
Jignasha commenced employment with the firm as a candidate attorney in 2013 and has rejoined the firm in January 2025.
Jignasha Hira was admitted as an attorney on 7 April 2015. She has experience in specifically the following fields of law:
- Administration of Estates
- Civil Litigation
- Debt Collections
- Family Law
- Law of Contract
- Personal Injury Law
Chris Fismer
Consultant
BCOMM (Economic Sciences) BLC LLB (UP)
Chris is a founding member of the firm and has since inception fulfilled the role of director with unwavering allegiance and distinction. As from 1 November 2017 he has taken on the role of a consultant in the firm. Accordingly, Chris Fismer is a most esteemed and acclaimed member of the legal profession and the broader community and has enjoyed the following accolades:
Member of Parliament for about ten years
- During this tenure he served as a Deputy Minister in the Office of the President
- Became a member of the first democratically elected Government of National Unity, led by President Nelson Mandela in 1994
- Appointed as Deputy Minister of Justice in 1994, and subsequently in 1995 promoted to Minister for General Services
- Served as the Minister for Provincial Affairs and Constitutional Development during 1996
- Appointed to oversee the formulation of a new policy regarding gambling and lotteries during his tenure as Cabinet Minister. He ushered a new Gambling Act through Parliament and assisted in finalising the Lotteries Act
The National Gambling Board
- Appointed Chairperson and subsequently re-elected to this position until his departure in December 2009
International Association of Gambling Regulators
- Esteemed position of Chairperson
International Masters of Gambling Law
- Invited member
Trust controlling the National Responsible Gambling Programme
- Deputy Chairperson since its inception
Chris Fismer was admitted as an attorney on 20 October 1987 and he has vast experience in specifically the following fields of law:
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial and Finance Law
- Constitutional Law
- Gambling Law
- Insurance Law
- Law relating to Pension Funds
- Personal Injury Law
Anton Theron
Consultant
BProc (UP) Conveyancer & Notary Public
Anton joined FourieFismer Inc. in 2020 as a Practising Consultant.
Magistrates’ Court
- Served as senior public prosecutor and Magistrate
State Attorney’s Offices
- Promoted to Senior Assistant State Attorney before he went into private practice.
National conveyancing examination
- Convener
Gauteng Law Council
- Chairperson
Pretoria and Johannesburg Attorneys’ Association
- Member of the Property Law Committee
Law Society of South Africa
- Member of the Property Law Committee
HomeOwners Associations and other companies
- Director on various boards
Anton Theron was admitted as an attorney in 1981 and admitted as conveyancer and notary public in 1992. He has vast experience in specifically the following fields of law:
- Commercial Transactions
- Conveyancing
- Property Developments
- Property Law
Professional development
Our firm offers dynamic, in-house training for candidate attorneys and rigorous, continuous legal education for our seasoned legal practitioners.
We view the training of candidate attorneys as an unparalleled opportunity to cultivate top-tier legal talent and provide high-level exposure and experience. Our stringent selection process ensures we accept only those candidates who stand out as the best among their peers.
Over the years, we have successfully mentored numerous attorneys and candidate attorneys, including a substantial number from previously disadvantaged backgrounds. Our commitment to excellence and diversity is unwavering, as we enthusiastically participate in shaping the future leaders of the legal profession.
Attorneys and candidate attorneys regularly attend engaging seminars designed to keep them at the cutting edge of specialised legal issues. We keep abreast of new case law, emerging legislation, and legislative amendments, fostering lively discussions and debates. This ensures our team remains adept and informed, navigating the ever-evolving and expansive legal landscape with confidence and expertise.
