RUFUS DERCKSEN

ASSOCIATE (COMMERCIAL)

Background

Rufus was born and raised in Stellenbosch and matriculated from Paul Roos Gymnasium in 2017. He completed his BCom LLB degree at Stellenbosch University in 2022, followed by a Master’s degree in Commercial Law at the University of Cape Town in 2023. Rufus joined Bisset Boehmke McBlain as a candidate attorney in 2024 and successfully completed his articles at the end of 2025. He now continues at the firm as an Associate in the Commercial Law Department, focusing on corporate and commercial matters.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Law) – University of Stellenbosch
  • Bachelor of Laws – University of Stellenbosch
  • Postgraduate LLM (Commercial Law) (Cum Laude) – University of Cape Town


Did You Know?

Rufus enjoys almost all types of sport, especially team sports.  He plays golf, tennis and touch rugby.   Furthermore, being outdoors with friends and family is also a favourite, especially when combining it with hunting, hiking or certain types of endurance sports.  He also enjoys reading when he finds time.

Relative Articles

Can An Offer To Purchase Be Revived?

Maria Luisa Palma Codevilla v Paula Jane Kennedy-Smith NO and Others (494/2023) [2024] ZASCA 136.In the abovementioned case, the Supreme Court of Appeal (hereinafter ‘SCA’) considered whether an addendum to an offer to purchase (‘OTP’), which had previously lapsed, could amount to a revival of that offer to purchase.

Read More »