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Bismarck Olivier

Director

Professional Credentials

BA LAW
1988 UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH

LLB
1990 UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH

Fields of Expertise

Experience and areas of speciality include:

  • Legal assistance and advice on the submission of tenders

  • Contracts

  • Commercial law

  • Company law

  • Civil litigation (High Court and Lower Courts)

  • Landlord and tenant disputes

  • Family law (Divorces, maintenance, and all disputes involving minor children)

  • Arbitration and mediation

  • Criminal law

  • Antenuptial contracts and cohabitation agreements

  • Purchase and sale of businesses

  • Insurance Law

Legal Journey

Bismarck Olivier was previously a director of Bezuidenhout van Zyl & Associates Inc (“BVZ”) with whom he commenced articles in 1992.  He then became a Senior Associate and was appointed director of BVZ in 1999 until he, together with Michiel Bouwer, decided to establish Bouwer & Olivier Inc.

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Michiel Bouwer

Managing Director, Mediator

Professional Credentials

LLB  (CUM LAUDE)
2008 NORTH-WEST  UNIVERSITY

TOP  ACHIEVER IN FINAL STUDY YEAR FOR LLB

MEMBER OF THE GOLDEN KEY HONOURS SOCIETY

Fields of Expertise

He practises as an attorney in the corporate commercial department and specialises in:

  • Company law

  • Public procurement and tenders

  • Civil and commercial litigation

  • Commercial contracts

  • Purchase and sale of businesses

  • Contractual and commercial disputes (specifically companies and close corporations)

  • Mediation

  • Subject matter expert in fleet management & procurement law

Michiel is not only proficient and highly specialised in the above legal aspects but also pays attention to detail and is constantly in pursuit of excellence.  He thrives on new and interesting challenges.  He believes in strong client relationships and advises various corporate clients including banks.

Legal Journey

Michiel Bouwer was a Senior Associate of BVZ from July 2011 until Bouwer & Olivier Inc was established and was appointed as a director of Bouwer & Olivier Inc since its inception.  He obtained his LLB degree cum laude at the North-West University, Potchefstroom and also received the award as the best final year LLB student.  He has done extensive research on the Companies Act, 71 of 2008 and has an in-depth understanding of the provisions of the Companies Act.  He is also considered to be a subject matter specialist in the legal aspects of fleet management and logistics and fleet related services.  Michiel is also a qualified mediator on the Mediation in Motion Mediators (NPO) panel. 

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Nerine Coertse

Director, Head of Conveyancing

Professional Credentials

BCOM LAW (CUM LAUDE)
2012  NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY

LLB  (CUM LAUDE)
2014 NORTH-WEST  UNIVERSITY

MEMBER OF THE GOLDEN KEY HONOURS SOCIETY

Fields of Expertise
  • Conveyancing & Property Law

  • Commercial Contracts & Contract Drafting

  • Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Legal Journey

Nerine Coertse obtained both her B.Com and LLB degrees cum laude from North-West University, Potchefstroom. She began her legal career at Bouwer & Olivier Inc, where she completed her articles under the supervision of Bismarck Olivier, and was admitted as an attorney in early 2017.

Over the course of her career, Nerine has developed broad experience in commercial and contract law, commercial litigation and debt recovery, advising both individuals and businesses on a range of complex legal matters. Her practice has since evolved to focus extensively on property law and conveyancing, where she has developed a particular depth of expertise.

Nerine heads the firm’s Conveyancing Department and is responsible for overseeing the department’s property transactions, ensuring that clients receive meticulous, practical and commercially focused advice throughout the conveyancing process. Her strong attention to detail, sound legal judgement and commitment to achieving efficient outcomes have established her as a trusted adviser to clients navigating significant property transactions.

With a combination of strong academic credentials, extensive practical experience and a commercially minded approach to legal practice, Nerine brings both expertise and leadership to her role at the firm.

Nerine was appointed as a Director of Bouwer & Olivier Inc in July 2026.

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Kulu Pyper

Senior  Associate

Professional Credentials

LLB  
2009  NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY

Fields of Expertise
  • Banking and Finance

  • Business and Commercial

  • Contracts

  • Civil Litigation

  • Debt Recovery

  • Insolvency

Legal Journey

Whilst  obtaining his LLB degree, Kulu also attended full time Law School at the  North-West University in 2009. He spent the bulk of his 14 years of his  career at a reputable firm in Randburg as Senior Associate, where after a  window of opportunity presented itself to join Bouwer & Olivier Inc. in  2023. He has also locked horns with counterparts outside the borders of South  Africa, more specifically Botswana. During his legal tenure he has obtained  experience in several fields of Law, and practises as a litigation specialist  in the banking sector.

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Yvette Kotzee

Attorney, Notary Public & Conveyancer

Professional Credentials

BCOM LAW
2017 NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY

LLB  
2019 NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY

MEMBER OF THE GOLDEN KEY HONOURS SOCIETY

Fields of Expertise
  • Notarial Deeds

  • Conveyancing

  • General  Litigation (High Court and Lower Courts)

  • Administration  of Deceased Estates

  • Debt  Recovery

  • Family  Law

  • Correspondent  attorney  (High Court and Lower Courts)

Legal Journey

Yvette Kotzee obtained a B.Com Law degree with a major in Business Management in 2017, after which she obtained her LLB degree in 2019.She obtained both degrees from the North-West University, Potchefstroom. She commenced her articles with Bouwer & Olivier Inc. in 2020 under the supervision of Michiel Bouwer, although working closely with both directors as well as the senior associate. She was admitted as an attorney of the High Courtin April 2022 with experience in general litigation, the administration of deceased estates and debt recovery. She also renders services as a correspondent attorney in the High Court and Lower Courts for the areas of Randburg and Johannesburg. She continues to learn from her seniors within the firm and to expand her fields of expertise. She was admitted as a Notary Public in 2023 and a Conveyancer in 2024 and she thoroughly enjoys building a successful notarial and conveyancing practice at Bouwer & Olivier Inc.

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Micaela Da Silva

Professional Assistant Attorney

Professional Credentials

BCOM LAW
2020 MONASH SOUTH AFRICA UNIVERSITY
(SUMMA CUM LAUDE)

LLB
2022 IIE MSA UNIVERSITY
(WITH DISTINCTION, STUDENT TOP ACHIEVER AWARD)

Legal Journey

Micaela Da Silva is our newest admitted attorney. She obtained her B.Com Law degree summa cum laude from Monash South Africa in 2020 and she further obtained her LL.B degree from IIE MSA with distinction in 2022. Micaela received the Student Top Achiever Award for both years of her LL.B studies. She joined our team in January 2023 and has gained a great deal of experience in general litigation, debt collection, family law and commercial law. Micaela was admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa in May 2025 and she is well acquainted with court procedures in the District, Regional and High Courts, including the efficient use of CourtOnline and CaseLines. She continues to develop her legal expertise through working closely with the firm’s senior attorneys.

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Anri Erasmus

Professional  Assistant Attorney
& Notary Public

Professional Credentials

LLB    
2018  UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA        

LLM (CUM  LAUDE)  
2019  UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA        

ADMITTED  ATTORNEY AND NOTARY PUBLIC    
2022        

QUALIFIED  MEDIATOR    
2023  MEDIATION IN MOTION & UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN

Fields of Expertise
  • Civil Litigation

  • Commercial  Litigation

  • Contract  Drafting

  • Family  Law

  • Medical  Law & Ethics

  • Notarial  Deeds

  • Mediation

Legal Journey

Anri Erasmus obtained her LLB degree from the University of Pretoria in 2018 and  in 2019 completed her LLM degree (cum laude) at the same institution in the  field of Medical Law and Ethics. She completed her practical vocational  training in the Western Cape and was admitted as an Attorney and Notary  Public in 2022. She practised at a prominent law firm in Nelspruit before  joining the team at Bouwer & Olivier Inc. as attorney. She has a passion  for mediation and is confident about the reconciliatory effect it will have  on the legal fraternity. Anri is a member of both the South African Medico-Legal Association (SAMLA) and the Declaration of Istanbul Custodian Group (DICG). She is also a qualified mediator on the Mediation in Motion Mediators (NPO) panel.

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