Welcome to BLV Attorneys We value our clients’ distinctiveness and strive to surpass their expectations. READ MORE We believe that everyone has the right to honest, ethical and professional legal advice. With this service ethos and diligence, we are always seeking innovative, cost-effective and expert legal solutions in every situation.
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BLV Attorneys

Berndt and La Vita Incorporated (BLV Attorneys) is a Johannesburg-based law firm providing sophisticated, practical and commercially focused legal solutions to clients across South Africa and internationally.

 

Founded by Audrey Berndt and Natasha La Vita, BLV has built its reputation on expertise, strategic thinking and a no-nonsense approach to the law. Over the years, the firm has developed trusted relationships with a diverse range of clients, from multinational companies and entrepreneurs to private individuals.

 

We are committed to understanding our clients, protecting their interests and delivering clear, innovative and effective legal solutions. Our approach is personal, responsive and results-driven, combining legal expertise with a practical understanding of the commercial and personal realities behind every matter.

 

At BLV, we believe that exceptional legal advice begins with listening, understanding and acting decisively. 

 

our ethos

Driven by excellence

At BLV Attorneys, we understand that every client and every matter is unique. Our strength lies in the intellect, experience and commitment of our legal team, combined with a genuine understanding of our clients’ needs.

 

We believe everyone is entitled to honest, ethical and professional legal advice. Guided by this principle, we provide innovative, cost-effective and commercially sound legal solutions tailored to each client and their circumstances.

 

OUR partners

Audrey Berndt &
Natasha La Vita

Natasha and Audrey first met at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2002, while studying towards their LLB degrees. Although they came from diverse backgrounds, they quickly discovered that they shared the same values, work ethic and vision for their future.

 

A strong friendship developed, built on trust, respect and honesty. After graduating in 2008, Natasha and Audrey briefly went their separate ways to complete their respective articles of clerkship. Their paths soon converged again, and they completed their articles together at Logan Attorneys.

 

Following the completion of their professional training, Natasha and Audrey took the next step and BLV Attorneys was born.

 

Over the past two decades, they have built BLV Attorneys into a successful and respected law practice, founded on the same principles that brought them together in the first place: integrity, trust, excellence and a commitment to their clients.

 

As the firm has grown, so too has its reach. In 2024, BLV Attorneys expanded its international presence by opening an office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, further strengthening the firm’s ability to support clients across borders and in an increasingly interconnected global market.

 

Their commitment to the legal profession extends beyond their own practice. Over the years, Natasha and Audrey have mentored a dozen candidate attorneys, many of whom have gone on to establish successful careers of their own.

 

What began as a friendship between two law students has grown into a longstanding professional partnership and a law firm built on more than 20 years of shared experience, values and vision — with a growing international footprint and an enduring commitment to excellence.