Two decades of legal excellence. One principal. Unwavering commitment to your success.
Marlon Shevelew founded the firm in 2005 with a clear vision: to deliver the comprehensive legal coverage typical of a large firm, while providing the personalised service and attentiveness that clients deserve from a dedicated practice.
With a career spanning more than two decades, Marlon has built a reputation for precision, creativity, and results — particularly in commercial litigation, property law, and franchise matters. His lateral approach to legal problem-solving consistently delivers outcomes that matter.
The firm has earned 60+ professional recognitions and maintains close associations with partner firms in Johannesburg and Durban, enabling countrywide coverage without sacrificing the personal touch.
Marlon Shevelew and Associates Inc. opens its doors at Cape Town CBD, offering commercial and litigation services.
Expansion into full property transfer and notarial services, cementing the firm's position in Cape Town's property market.
Formal associate relationships established with partner firms in Johannesburg and Durban, enabling full countrywide coverage.
Launch of dedicated Information Technology and POPIA compliance practice areas in response to South Africa's evolving digital landscape.
Celebrating two decades of serving South African clients — 14 practice areas, 60+ awards, and thousands of matters successfully resolved.
"Whilst providing you with the inclusive legal coverage of a big firm, you receive the friendly service and attention of a small firm."
— Marlon Shevelew / Principal, Cape Town
A dedicated group of legal professionals spanning litigation, conveyancing, intellectual property, criminal law and more.
BA LLB University of Cape Town
Commercial Litigation · Consumer Law · Contracts · Compliance & Due Diligence · Rental Property Law
BA LLB University of the Western Cape
Commercial Litigation · Legal Strategy · Company Law · Evictions · Pre-emptive Deliberations
BCom Law · LLB University of the Western Cape
Commercial Litigation · Evictions · Sectional Titles · Contractual Drafting · Legal Opinions
LLB University of South Africa
Legal support across commercial and property matters
LLB University of South Africa
Legal research · Drafting · Litigation support
B Soc Sci (UCT) · BProc (UWC)
Notary & Conveyancer
LLB (UNISA) · PDLP (UCT)
Criminal Law
BA (Law) · LLB (Stellenbosch) · LLM IP Law
Intellectual Property Law
Every matter we handle is guided by three non-negotiable principles that have defined our practice since 2005.
We uphold the highest ethical standards in every interaction, every instruction, and every outcome we pursue on your behalf.
Legal matters move fast. We are accessible, proactive, and keep you informed at every step — no radio silence, no surprises.
We hold ourselves to an exacting standard in every document drafted, every argument made, and every matter resolved on behalf of our clients.