Our Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
At Swann Law, our team is dedicated to providing expert legal guidance with a personal touch. With years of experience in real estate law, we’re here to ensure your transactions are smooth, secure, and stress-free. Whether you’re buying, selling, leasing, or navigating complex property matters, we bring professionalism, clarity, and care to every step of the process.
Executive Assistant (Cape Town)
Nashá Brown
Nashá Brown is the Executive Assistant to Samuel Swann and provides operational and administrative support within Swann Law, assisting with day-to-day coordination and internal business processes.
She also supports people-related functions within Swann Law, including staff coordination and HR administration, as well as selected Swann Group initiatives where required.
Nashá is recognised for her organisation, reliability and ability to maintain high standards of administrative efficiency across the business.
Languages: English & Afrikaans
Director (Durban & UK)
Sam Swann
Sam is an experienced real estate solicitor with over 12 years’ post-qualification experience and more than 15 years in the legal industry.
He advises national developers, investors, and corporate occupiers across England and Wales, with a focus on commercial landlord and tenant transactions in the retail and leisure sectors. Sam joined mlplaw as a Partner in December 2020 and became Head of Real Estate in June 2025.
He also owns and operates Swann Shore, an offshore recruitment and payroll services provider based in South Africa.
Languages: English
Executive Assistant (Durban)
Rennal Naidu
Rennal is a highly organised and resourceful Executive Assistant who supports Sam Swann and the Swann Law team in a fast-paced legal environment.
She is skilled in managing deadlines, preparing legal correspondence, and handling confidential documentation with the utmost discretion. With strong attention to detail and a proactive approach, she plays a key role in ensuring the smooth running of daily legal operations, including document formatting, maintaining filing systems, and supporting billing and compliance processes.
Known for her efficiency and calm manner under pressure, Rennal is a valued member of the team.
Languages: English