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Welcome to Lawyers Invest

Exclusive investment opportunities for Lawyers & their clients

Lawyers Invest is a dedicated offering for legal professionals, providing support across personal wealth, practice portfolios, and client investment needs. We work with lawyers to deliver trusted financial solutions while offering a referral structure for introducing clients to our services.

CORE SERVICE OFFERING

What does Lawyers Invest give you?

Practice Investment Management

We help legal professionals grow and manage their practice funds effectively by offering tailored investment solutions that align with their cash flow and risk profile—ensuring capital is working even when not in use.

Client Advisory Services

Enhance the value you offer your clients by partnering with us for expert financial planning, estate structuring, and investment advice—delivered with the same care and professionalism your legal counsel provides.

Investment Platform

Access a user-friendly, secure investment platform with transparent reporting, diversified portfolio options, and tools built for busy professionals looking to manage wealth efficiently and confidently.

Exclusive Market Insights & Research

Stay ahead of the curve with direct access to our in-house research team’s market insights, trend analysis, and investment thought leadership—curated specifically for professionals like you.

FUNDS

Available Funds

ANCHOR BCI BOND FUND

The fund’s main aim is to maximise total returns by investing in bonds to generate interest income and potential capital gains.

ANCHOR BCI CORE INCOME FUND

The fund aims to preserve capital whilst providing income returns.

ANCHOR BCI EQUITY FUND

The fund is a general equity portfolio that seeks to sustain high long-term capital growth.

Why Anchor?

Anchor is an entrepreneurial wealth and asset management business

We’re not just investment managers — we’re your strategic finance partner.

  • Specialised knowledge – Our team brings a wealth of financial and investment experience, accumulated over decades, to the table.
  • Global access – With Anchor, you can confidently explore opportunities across borders and markets, empowering your business to reach its full potential.
  • Tailored solutions – At Anchor, we understand that your business is unique. That’s why we don’t offer off-the-shelf packages. Instead, we build every solution around your specific needs, ensuring you get the best possible outcome.
  • Client-centric approach – Our service is discreet, efficient, and aligned with your business strategy.

Anchor has an absolute focus on the two most important parts of our business:

Clients

Investment process

The team

Meet your dedicated wealth managers

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Mike Sithole

Wealth Manager

Mike has worked in the financial services industry since 2004. He started as a relationship manager at Investec Asset Management, then transitioned to a role as a stockbroker at Investec until 2009. In the same year, Mike joined Stanlib as its head of fund research and analysis. Thereafter, he took the position of senior portfolio manager at Ashburton Investments and then moved to Old Mutual Wealth, where he worked with high-net-worth clients. He joined Anchor in 2024. Mike holds a BCom degree from the University of South Africa and is a CFA charterholder.

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Lee Cairns

Wealth Manager

Lee majored in economics and English with a postgraduate CFP Diploma. He has worked in financial markets since 1999. In his previous career, Lee was once a fireman, and taught English and economics to A-level students in London. His teaching skillset has been invaluable in conveying investment advice to clients in a clear and succinct manner. Lee circumnavigated the world with his wife, surviving on a budget of $10/day and his kids' middle names are Nkosimphile and Lebogang. Ernie Els and CS Lewis are his heroes. Lee absolutely loves what he does.

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Brendan Gace

Wealth Manager

As the head of the Private Clients team at Anchor, Brendan co-ordinates a large team with a diversity of skills and experience that assists investors in finding appropriate solutions. Brendan has worked in the financial services industry since 2000 and joined Anchor in 2014. Prior to joining Anchor, he served as CEO of Pioneer Financial Planning for 6 years and as a Director at Pioneer for 10 years. Brendan’s career also includes working at Sage Life and at Sasfin as a financial advisor. He has a certified financial planner (CFP) qualification as well as a BA.LLB from the University of Natal (PMB).

Research, Market Updates & Insghts

What content can you expect?

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Latest market analysis and insights. Each edition is packed with expertly written commentary, research, and actionable advice from leading industry specialists, designed to keep you informed and ahead in the financial world.

Invites to webinars & events

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Expert research - Relevant tips, insights, trends & market commentary

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Most major global markets and the JSE post June and 2Q25 gains, driven by easing trade tensions and policy support, but challenges remain

The US and most global equity markets continued to regain their footing in June (MSCI World +4.3% MoM/+9.8% YTD/+11.6% in 2Q25), recording a strong recovery...

Coffee Table Economics with Anchor

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WEBINAR | The Navigator – Anchor’s Strategy and Asset Allocation, 2Q24

Anchor CEO and Co-CIO Peter Armitage will host the webinar, provide an introduction to current global and local market conditions and give his thoughts on offshore equities. Together with Head of Fixed Income and Co-CIO Nolan Wapenaar, Pete will also discuss Anchor’s strategy and asset allocation for 2Q24, focusing on global equities and bonds. In addition, Fund Manager Liam Hechter will provide insights into local equities, highlighting some investment ideas; Global Equities Analyst James Bennet will discuss Ferrari and give an update on Tesla, and finally, Analyst Thomas Hendricks will participate in a Q&A with Peter, explaining the 10-year US Treasury to attendees.