David joined Phillip Silver Swartz Incorporated in 2008, and by 2011 was managing the firm in South Africa.

David is the chairman of SWVG Inc. Having represented South Africa as a chess player for a number of years, David has grown a reputation of being a keen legal strategist able to solve the most complex legal problems, and always being one step ahead of his opposition.

David practices law in all fields, with a keen interest in commercial and litigious disputes and family law related matters. David often appears in the media as a legal expert in relation to high-profile matters, including having secured the highest damages awarded in a defamation matter in South African jurisprudence.

David also serves as a board member and director of the Kasparov Chess Foundation.

Rachael Weil joined Phillip Silver Swartz Incorporated in 2010, where she managed the practice together with David Swartz and was critical in the building the practice and the client base.

Rachael practises in all areas of law, including complex commercial transactions, insolvency and business rescue, shareholders disputes, medical negligence and commercial and corporate litigation.

Rachael’s drive for success has earned her a remarkable name, always ready for a fight and willing to do whatever is necessary for the win.

Etienne Van Der Merwe joined Phillip Silver Swartz in 2012 and was shortly thereafter made a director, and continues in the role of director of SWVG Inc.

Etienne focuses on all areas of the law with a specific and keen interest in criminal law, where he has a 100% success record for his clients against the state. Etienne epitomises the SWVG mentality of not being an armchair lawyer, and is willing to travel far and wide for his clients.

Joshua Greenberg was admitted as an attorney subsequent to having completed his articles in May 2017, and with the incorporation of SWVG Inc on 01 August 2017, he was immediately offered a position as director, despite his youth. Such offer came as a result of Joshua having earned his stripes, being fearless and passionate when it comes to the law, and proving himself to be a worthwhile opponent to all those who face up to him, having been mentored by David Swartz.

He is always willing to go the extra mile for his clients. Joshua practices in all areas of the law with a keen focus on corporate, commercial, civil and divorce litigation. Joshua was appointed as the Managing Director of SWVG Inc. in April 2024.

Gabriella Hodes joined SWVG Inc. as a candidate attorney in January 2018, after having completed her law degree cum laude from Wits. Gabriella has a keen interest in commercial and family law.

Gabriella was admitted in May 2020 as an Attorney and was recently promoted to becoming a director of the firm in August 2023.