Specialist Pensions & Retirement-Fund Law
Pensions Law, Done Properly.
Specialist legal counsel for retirement funds, trustees, administrators and corporates backed by practical corporate, labour, governance and compliance advice.
Level 1
B-BBEE contributor
9
Specialist practice area
Fourways
Johannesburg, South Africa
Est. 2012
Proudly South African
Areas of Expertise
Specialist pensions and retirement-fund knowledge, supported by the full range of legal services our clients rely on around it.
Our Home Ground
Pensions Law
Fund rules and amendments, Section 14 transfers, regulatory compliance and FSCA engagement, trustee and board governance, member disputes, PFA Adjudicator matters, retirement-fund litigation and fiduciary obligations.
Speak to Our Pensions Law TeamCorporate Law
Practical corporate and commercial advice covering agreements, governance, transactions and related business matters.
Learn MoreLabour Law
Employment and labour-relations advice for corporates and retirement funds alike, including disputes and governance matters.
Learn MoreRisk & Compliance
Regulatory risk and compliance
support to keep funds and
corporates ahead of legislative
change.
Section 13A Collections
Recovery and collection of retirement-fund contributions under Section 13A of the Pension Funds Act.
Learn MorePrincipal Officer Services
Specialist principal officer support for retirement funds requiring experienced, hands-on oversight.
Learn MoreIndependent Trustee Services
Fiduciary governance and independent trustee representation for boards that need specialist depth.
Learn MoreTrustee Training
Practical training on trustee responsibilities, governance and the changing regulatory environment.
Learn MoreGovernance Advisory
Board and fund governance structuring, policy development and strategic legal advice.
Learn MoreWhy Soonder
Clients get a specialist practice instead of a generalist one.
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Specialist Depth
Deep pensions and retirement-fund expertise, not a generalist offering stretched thin.
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Responsive Service
Practical turnaround and clear communication, every time you need us.
03
Technical & Strategic Expertise
Legal analysis combined with real, practical industry experience.
04
Technology-Led Efficiency
Efficient processes and effective use of technology, passed on as value.
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Collaborative Approach
Working alongside your internal teams and other professional advisers.
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Value-Driven Service
Advice focused on your practical and commercial requirements.
Credibility & Experience
Judged on Results, Not Promises.
Soonder Incorporated combines deep pensions-law expertise with practical corporate, labour, governance and compliance advice — helping clients navigate complex legal and regulatory issues with confidence.
- Level 1 B-BBEE contributor
- Professional memberships and industry appointments [to be confirmed]
- Trustee and principal officer experience across multiple funds
- Regular trustee training and speaking engagements
14+
Years in operation
140+ Children
40+ Schools
Nutrition provided per month to underprivileged children
L1
B-BBEE contribution level
R3 Billion
Outstanding retirement-fund contributions recovered
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Soonder's team brought technical depth and genuine responsiveness to a complex Section 14 transfer — advice we could act on immediately, not eventually.
News & Insights
Practical commentary on the regulatory and legislative developments that affect our clients.
Eye-watering taxes await those who withdraw funds under two-pot
While the two-pot retirement system gives South Africans greater access to their retirement savings, withdrawing money may come at a considerably higher cost than many expect. Funds taken from the savings component before retirement are taxed at the individual’s...
Trustee Training, Built for Your Board
Practical training addressing trustee responsibilities, governance obligations and the changing retirement-fund regulatory environment — customised to your fund.