Established 1987
Sterling & Associates has represented South Africa's most discerning individuals and corporations for over three decades. Trusted. Precise. Uncompromising.
Proudly Serving Johannesburg's Leading Corporations and Individuals Since 1987
Sterling & Associates was founded in 1987 by Senior Partner Jonathan Sterling, a Rhodes Scholar and former judge's clerk who believed that South Africa's corporate elite deserved legal representation without compromise.
From our founding offices in the heart of Sandton, we have grown to become one of Johannesburg's most respected law firms — trusted by JSE-listed companies, multinational corporations, high-net-worth individuals and family offices across Southern Africa.
Our reputation is built not on volume but on precision. We accept only the cases we can win and give every client the full weight of our collective expertise.
Our attorneys bring decades of specialist expertise across South Africa's most complex and high-value legal matters.
Mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, shareholder agreements and commercial contracts for JSE-listed companies and private corporations.
Complex commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation across South Africa's high courts. We have an unparalleled record in Johannesburg's Commercial Court.
High-value property transactions, commercial real estate acquisitions, development agreements and conveyancing for Sandton's most significant property portfolios.
Executive employment contracts, restraint of trade disputes, CCMA representation and workforce restructuring for South Africa's leading employers.
Wills, trusts, estate administration and succession planning for high-net-worth individuals and multi-generational family wealth structures.
Corporate tax structuring, SARS disputes, international tax planning and VAT advisory for businesses operating across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.
The law is not a profession for those who seek comfort. It is a calling for those who seek truth.
Jonathan Sterling
Founding Partner
Senior Partner — 37 Years
Corporate Law · Dispute Resolution
Partner — 18 Years
Property Law · Conveyancing
Partner — 12 Years
Employment Law · Labour Relations
Associate — 6 Years
Tax Law · Estate Planning
Johannesburg's most trusted
corporate law practice
Jonathan Sterling is the finest commercial litigator in Johannesburg. Full stop.— Managing Director, Sandton Property Group
“Sterling & Associates protected our company through the most complex acquisition of our history. Flawless.”— CEO, JSE-Listed Retail Group
“Discreet, precise and devastatingly effective. Exactly what you want in a law firm.”— Private Client, Johannesburg
Sterling & Associates accepts a limited number of new clients each year. We invite you to discuss your matter with us in complete confidence.
Address
14th Floor, The Leonardo
75 Maude Street, Sandton
Johannesburg, 2196
Telephone
011 784 0500Electronic Mail
info@sterlinglaw.co.zaOffice Hours
Mon–Fri: 08:00 — 17:00
Outside hours by arrangement