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Nearly a Century
of Legal Excellence

Our History

Engling, Stritter & Partners traces its roots back to the late 1920s. Over the decades, the firm has grown through pioneering legal minds and strategic mergers, shaping it into one of Namibia’s most respected boutique law practices.

Our Timeline

1920s – The Beginning

1958 – A New Chapter

1960 – Expanding Expertise

1969 – Stritter Joins

Early 1970s – Growth Continues

Since 1972 – The Firm Today

The story began with Mr. Bell, who later partnered with Norman Fraser to form Bell & Fraser.

Walter Engling moved to Windhoek, merging his practice, Walter Engling & Co, with Bell & Fraser.

The firm incorporated Dr. Hirsekorn & Miller, becoming Fraser, Engling & Hanekom.

Udo Stritter became a partner, leading to the new name Engling Stritter & Co.

Peter Gerd van der Merwe joined, with the firm renamed Engling, Stritter & Van der Merwe.

The practice has carried the name Engling, Stritter & Partners, a name synonymous with legal excellence and integrity in Namibia.

Our Legacy

ESP is built on the contributions of pioneering jurists who shaped Namibia’s legal fraternity.

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Pioneering Jurists:

  • Norman Fraser

  • Ben Hanekom

  • Walter Engling

  • Gerd van der Merwe

  • Udo Stritter

  • Carl-Heinz Scriba

  • Hans-Bruno Gerdes

Their vision, commitment, and expertise established the foundations for the firm’s reputation as a trusted and enduring legal partner

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“Our history shapes the way we guide clients today - with knowledge, care, and integrity.”

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