CONVEYANCING

With 9 qualified conveyancers, 55 conveyancing secretaries and a wealth of experience ranging from basic (affordable housing transfers, etc) to advanced matters (sectional title developments, fractional ownership, share block and related share schemes, etc), WKH Inc. is one of the largest conveyancing firms in Namibia.

In addition to its wealth of expertise and experience, the firm has the capacity, in terms of infrastructure and resources, to ensure the availability and continuity of qualified personnel. And, with its state-of-the-art technology supporting every step of the process, WKH Inc. prides itself on its quick turnaround times – from date of instruction to date of registration.

WKH Inc., drawing on its extensive knowledge of the legislation pertaining to land reform, has advised various banks on how they can financially assist in these transactions. In addition, the firm has assisted the Government of Namibia with various expropriations and transfers to and from the government. Notably, WKH Inc. was at the forefront of structuring and registering the first retirement village scheme in Namibia. The firm continues to assist in the ongoing development of several sectional title schemes, timeshare schemes, the registration of general plans and the opening of new townships.

Directors of WKH Inc. served or are currently serving:

• on the Conveyancing Committee of the Deeds Office
• as Chief Examiner of conveyancing examinations;
• as members of the committee established for the preparation of the new Sectional Titles Act; and as members of the Coveyancing Regulation Board.

Corporate & Commercial Law

Our Corporate and Commercial Department is a cornerstone of the firm’s practice. We have acted in some of Namibia’s most significant corporate transactions, representing both listed and unlisted companies, multinational corporations, state-owned enterprises, and government institutions. Our experience spans over a wide spectrum of industries, including construction, engineering, financial services, information technology, intellectual property, energy, mining, manufacturing, and transport. This breadth of exposure enables us to deliver tailored, innovative solutions that meet the highest international standards.

Our board of directors continuously evaluates our performance against global benchmarks to ensure that our services align with the expectations of international clients, and our team regularly take part in additional training and development courses. At the same time, we remain committed to delivering pragmatic, cost-effective results. With our depth of expertise, extensive resources, and geographic reach, we are equipped to manage the most complex and time-sensitive matters with precision and efficiency.

We are particularly renowned for:

• Mergers and acquisitions;
• Competition law and filing mergers with the Namibia Competition Commission;
• Corporate restructuring services and advice;
• Resolving corporate disputes;
• Intellectual property law;
• Regulatory compliance and corporate governance;
• Negotiating, structuring, and drafting contractual agreements for both domestic and international clients;
• Delivering legal opinions;
• Banking  and  Finance;
• Tax law; and
• Mining law.

COLLECTIONS

When it comes to collections, WKH Inc. is able to draw on its extensive cross-disciplinary knowledge and experience to assist clients from the point of collection right up to representation in court. The firm does collections for all of the major banks in Namibia, in addition to the medical fraternity and various other commercial entities.