It Was Our Primary
Business and it Still is
Our mission is to protect the economy’s assurance by providing practical, dignifying and litigable collection services.
Striving for a More Prosperous South Africa
It is not just about what we do; it is why we do it. We believe that all South Africans deserve the opportunity to make something great. Our banks carry the weight of being the stewards of our economy. They play a meaningful role in giving people access to resources that they need to build our country and economy. However, the impact of a delinquent account causes suffering on our entire nation. If left unchecked, our economy will collapse.
We step in on behalf of our clients by providing litigation that is:
Innovative
We are adaptive and resourceful in our conduct, whilst assisting our clients to achieve their objectives
Dignified and Fair
By respecting and treating others with dignity, we remember that everyone deserves to be treated fairly.
Transparent
We live to serve our country. We want our process to be clear to our clients as well as their clients.
Guided
We guide your clients throughout the process by educating them on best practices. This results in greater understanding and lifelong clients.
A Rich History
Founded in 1980 by Martin Hack, Victor Stupel and Howard Ross, HS&R is built on values that have remained true over the years. These values have allowed us to be innovative as well as transformative. Having served Wesbank since 1986, after 40 years we proudly serve not only Wesbank, but FNB, Nedbank, Absa, Standard Bank and MFC. We are committed to ensuring that our banks have the opportunity to give fair lending opportunities to the people of South Africa. We do this through honest and fair litigation. It was our primary business and still is.
A Rich History
Founded in 1980 by Martin Hack, Victor Stupel and Howard Ross, HS&R is built on values that have remained true over the years. These values have allowed us to be innovative as well as transformative. Having served Wesbank since 1986, after 40 years we proudly serve not only Wesbank, but FNB, Nedbank, Absa, Standard Bank and MFC. We are committed to ensuring that our banks have the opportunity to give fair lending opportunities to the people of South Africa. We do this through honest and fair litigation. It was our primary business and still is.
A Group of
Old School Innovators
We have always known that the key to our success is managing healthy relationships. We realise that each client has individual needs. Therefore, we ensure accessibility from our partners for each client and case.
We started as three attorneys and have now grown into a team consisting of 20 attorneys and over 200 staff members.
Meet Our Partners
Herman Smalberger
Pretoria North Office
High Court and Magistrate’s Court Litigation, Matrimonial & Family Law, Specialised Defended Litigation, Debt Collection
herman@hsrnorth.co.za
Braam Du Plooy
Pretoria CBD Office
High Court Foreclosure Litigation & Specialised Deceased Estates Litigation
braam@hsr.co.za
Christiaan van Wyk
Pretoria CBD Office
High Court Foreclosure Litigation & Insolvency Litigation, Specialised Defended Litigation
vanwykc@hsr.co.za
Barry Jones
Pretoria CBD Office
High Court and Magistrate’s Court Litigation,
VAF & Specialised Defended Litigation
jonesb@hsr.co.za
Willem van Heerden
Pretoria CBD Office
Call Centre Head and Collections,
Magistrate’s Court Litigation
willemvh@hsr.co.za
Thea de Jager
Pretoria CBD Office
High Court and Magistrate’s Court Litigation and Foreclosure, VAF & Specialised Defended Litigation
thea@hsr.co.za
Stella Rasedile
Pretoria North Office
Magistrate’s Court Litigation & Collections
srasedile@hsrnorth.co.za
Anelia Kruger-Van Staden
Pretoria CBD Office
Specialised Debt Review Opposing and Litigation & VAF Litigation
aneliakvs@hsr.co.za
Julie Pretorius
Pretoria CBD Office
General High Court and Correspondent Litigation, Matrimonial & Family Law