About

Over Half a Century of Legal Excellence Across Three Continents

Founded in 1971, Thapelo & Sullivan Partners is one of Southern Africa's most respected international law firms. What began as a bold vision to build a world-class legal practice rooted in integrity, excellence, and justice has grown over five decades into a truly global firm with a commanding presence across South Africa, the United Kingdom, and Malta. We are not simply a law firm — we are a trusted legal partner to individuals, families, and businesses navigating some of the most complex legal challenges of their lives.

From our founding in Sandton, Johannesburg, our founding partners Markus Thapelo and Richard Sullivan built a firm that combined the gravitas of traditional legal practice with the agility required for an increasingly interconnected world. As our clients' needs expanded beyond South African borders, so too did our reach — first into the United Kingdom and subsequently into Malta, cementing our position as a truly international firm uniquely positioned at the crossroads of Africa and Europe.

Today, Thapelo & Sullivan Partners stands as a testament to what over five decades of dedication, resilience, and principled legal practice can build. With internationally qualified attorneys operating across three jurisdictions and six core practice areas, we continue to uphold the founding values that have defined this firm since 1971.

What Our Clients Say About Us

Over five decades of legal excellence has earned us the trust of clients across South Africa, the United Kingdom, and Malta. Here is what some of them have to say about their experience with Thapelo & Sullivan Partners.

Meet Our Most Talented & Qualified Attorneys

At Thapelo & Sullivan Partners, our attorneys are more than legal practitioners — they are dedicated advocates committed to delivering excellence across every case. With expertise spanning six areas of law and a presence across South Africa, the United Kingdom, and Malta, our team brings together decades of combined experience, international qualifications, and a shared commitment to justice.

Markus Thapelo

Founder & Managing Partner – Family Law & Domestic Relations Specialist

Dr. Amelia Grant

Senior Counsel – Education Policy & Institutional Law

Adv. Pieter Molefe

Senior Criminal Defense Advocate

Daniel Whitaker

Senior Litigation Attorney – Specialist in Personal Injury & Civil Liability

Richard Sullivan

Senior Partner – Corporate & Business Advisory

Jonathan Clarke

Senior Associate – Real Estate & Property Transactions

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    Our Global Offices & Locations

    With offices across three countries, Thapelo & Sullivan Partners is strategically positioned to serve clients wherever they are.

    Branch Office — Malta

    Our Malta office positions us at the gateway between Europe and Africa, providing clients with expert legal counsel under Maltese and European Union law.

    Phone: +356 (0) 8007 8743
    Email: malta@ts-partnerslaw.com

    Branch Office — United Kingdom

    Our London office extends our legal reach into Europe, serving clients across England and Wales with the same standard of excellence.

    Phone: +44 (0) 7360 267151
    Email: uk@ts-partnerslaw.com

    Headquarters — Johannesburg, South Africa

    Our founding headquarters, established in 1971. The heart of our operations and home to our full team of specialist attorneys serving clients across Southern Africa and beyond.

    Phone: +27 (0) 82 077 0000
    Fax: +27 (0) 12 333 2006
    Email: joburg.za@ts-partnerslaw.com
    Address: 90 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa