Rautenbach and Associates

Rautenbach and Associates is guided by the seasoned expertise of JP Werner Rautenbach, who boasts over a decade's experience in collections law. In April 2023, Mr. Rautenbach pivoted away from conventional law practices to found Rautenbach and Associates.

Our Methodology

The processes conceptualized by Mr. Rautenbach and our strategic partners aim to offer:

• Cost-effective pre-litigation methods, compliant with common and statutory laws.
• An economical approach to debt collection post pre-litigation failure, or once negotiations with the debtor have collapsed.
• Swift alternative dispute resolution proceedings to circumvent tedious, drawn-out litigation.
• Continuous, efficient communication with clients, keeping them abreast of all processes, and facilitating their engagement in decision-making concerning their matters.

Debt Collection

We provide expertise in the following collection endeavours:

• Asset recovery and collection.
• Pursuit of outstanding debts.
• Litigation processes.
• Recovery of assets.
• Tracing and verification of debtors.

Means of Debt Collection

Legal means of capital debt collection that we employ include:

• Alternative dispute resolution – Arbitration in specific cases.
• Court procedures upon debt cession as a last resort.

The Arbitration Act of South Africa permits us the utilization of arbitration, delivering a cost-effective and expedient resolution. The ruling of a single arbitrator is binding on all parties involved.

Costs

We uphold minimum costs for collection proceedings, enabling clients to recover their assets and outstanding capital debt. We negotiate cost percentages with clients, establishing fixed standards to avert unexpected costs, thereby ensuring transparency and trust.

Agents

We have field agents, both internal and external, at our disposal. They undertake debtor tracking and verification, asset recovery, and more. We prioritize maintaining steady communication to keep our clients informed regarding any developments.

International Presence: Botswana and Namibia

We have fixed Service Level Agreements with our external partners in Botswana and Namibia. This ensures efficient and professional attention to your collection matters and recoveries.