About Us

Continuing with a legacy that started in 1955, Russell Becker Attorneys is the product of decades of experience in the legal field. Our Pietermaritzburg office opened in 2001, under the name Russell Incorporated, specialising in debt recovery. From a staff complement of 10 during the early days, Russell Becker Attorneys now boasts a team of over 30 members – all capable, powerful women in industry.

At Russell Becker Attorneys, we ACT:

We ACHIEVE results
Our track record speaks for itself. For over 20 years we have delivered exceptional results for our clients, adopted technology that assists in debt recovery, and grown to match demand.
We are CONFIDENT in the work we do
Our specialist team is dedicated to providing clients with efficient debt recovery and collection services. In understanding the intricacies of this industry, we can confidently facilitate this process.
We are TRUSTWORTHY and pride ourselves on our integrity
Integrity is core to everything we do. The ethical commitments that we make are paramount to our success as a business.
Under the leadership of Juanita Becker and Chetna Nepal, Russell Becker Attorneys manages the process of efficient debt-recovery across a number of industries, including schools, medical institutions, micro lenders, retailers and financial institutions. We aim to:
  • Achieve positive financial results for our clients
  • Arrange affordable and sustainable payment arrangements with debtors
  • Establish long-term relationships with clients
  • Adhere to the ethics of the profession
  • Deliver high quality service
Russell Becker Attorneys is a Level 1 Contributor to B-BBEE, and was ranked first among External Debt Collectors on African Bank’s panel for the 2022 year, receiving a Top Collector Award.

Our Directors

Juanita was admitted as an attorney in 2000 after completing her B. Proc degree. She joined the firm Russell Incorporated in 2001 and has since focused her attention exclusively on debt recovery. She was one of the founding members of Russell Becker Incorporated in 2011. Juanita adopts a hands-on approach with the day-to-day administration of the practice. She is passionate about customer satisfaction and known for her determination and focus on meeting client demands promptly and proficiently. She has tenacity, perseverance and drive to deliver to clients. Her hobbies include being outdoors, running and hiking. At home, she enjoys spoiling her two sassy cats.

Chetna completed her LLB degree in 2005 at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg. She was admitted as an attorney in 2008. She has gained a wealth of knowledge in different areas of Law.   She has however developed a keen interest in debt recovery and joined Russell Becker Incorporated in 2014. Chetna is actively involved in the Pre-Legal and Legal Department with a strong technical understanding of the law. She adopts a strategic and pragmatic approach to achieve the desired results.  Chetna is able to provide clear and concise explanations which can be easily understood by clients as well as individuals without a legal background.  Chetna is meticulous and aims to be an overachiever.  She is definitely an asset to clients.

 

Chetna enjoys mentoring and “teaching”, empowering candidates entering the economic sector and legal field with the skills and foundation required to be successful. Her hobbies include cooking, baking and being a pet parent.