Immigration Law Firm Cape Town
About Lee & Truter Attorneys
A Cape Town immigration and notary law firm focused on clear legal guidance, meticulous preparation, and practical immigration solutions for individuals, families, and businesses navigating South African immigration law.
Who We Are
Lee & Truter Attorneys is a women and queer-owned law firm based in Cape Town, South Africa. We specialise in South African immigration law and notarial services, assisting both local and international clients with a range of legal and administrative processes.
We understand that immigration matters are often deeply personal and time sensitive. Whether you are relocating for work, joining family, securing permanent residence, applying for citizenship, or resolving a legal status issue, we provide strategic legal support tailored to your circumstances.
Our practice is built on precision, professionalism, and accessibility. We understand that immigration law is technical and document-heavy, requiring careful planning, strict compliance, and attention to detail at every stage. We guide our clients through each step with clarity and care, ensuring that they understand both the legal process and the practical realities involved.
We assist clients both locally and internationally across a broad range of immigration and notarial matters, including:
- Temporary Residence Visa Applications
- Permanent Residence Applications
- South African Citizenship Applications
- Status Legalisation and Documentation Issues
- Immigration Appeals and Administrative Reviews
- High Court Immigration Litigation
- Notarial Authentication and Apostille Services
- International Document Certification and Verification
- Antenuptial Contracts and Notarial Agreements
Honest, Strategic Immigration Guidance
Every immigration matter is different. We take the time to understand your personal circumstances, immigration history, long-term goals, and timelines before recommending the best legal pathway.
Our approach is practical and transparent. We believe clients should have a realistic understanding of the process from the outset, including the requirements, potential risks, and likely timelines involved.
Clear and honest communication matters to us.
Working with us, you will understand:
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Which category applies
We identify the most appropriate legal route based on your specific circumstances and objectives.
02
What documents are required
We provide detailed guidance on supporting documentation, compliance requirements, and preparation standards.
03
What are the risks
We assess possible complications early on and advise on how to minimise delays, refusals, or procedural issues.
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What a realistic timeline looks like
We provide practical expectations regarding submission preparation, processing times, and next steps.
The Directors
Lee & Truter Attorneys was founded by two longtime friends and passionate legal practitioners, Megan Lee and Anke Truter. We forged a friendship during law school and over the years, our paths intertwined professionally, tackling diverse challenges and celebrating shared successes. In 2024, we decided to realise our shared vision: to create a law firm where legal expertise meets genuine empathy, where we can offer each client peace of mind and credible legal advice.Lee & Truter Attorneys is a registered law firm with the Western Cape Legal Practice Council. See our latest Fidelity Fund Certificates here.
Megan Lee
Megan Lee graduated with an LLB from the University of Cape Town in 2015 and was admitted as an attorney in 2018. Megan graduated with an LLM in Human Rights Law from the University of Cape Town in 2019 and was admitted as a Notary in 2020. Megan has worked in the field of immigration and refugee law since 2016. Megan is a registered member of the Western Cape Legal Practice Council, with member number 96185.
Anke Truter
Anke Truter graduated with an LLB from the University of Cape Town in 2015 and was admitted as an attorney in 2018. Anke has gained extensive experience in refugee and immigration law working at the University of Cape Town Refugee Rights Unit and the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). Anke is currently working on her LLM in Human Rights Law. Anke is a registered member of the Western Cape Legal Practice Council, with member number 96162.
Hear more from our directors on being immigration lawyers in Cape Town here.
Speak to Us
If you need advice on visas, permanent residence, appeals, status legalisation, or notarial matters, book a consultation, and we’ll help you map out the next steps.