Gerhard obtained both the Baccalaureus Procurationis (B.Proc) as well as the Baccalaureus Legum (LLB) degrees at the University of Pretoria . He was atmitted as an attorney in 2001 and as a conveyancer in 2003. Gerhard practised as a professional assistant and conveyancer at De Wet du Plessis Inc. and Wilsenach van Wyk Inc. He accepted a partnership at Bezuidenhouts Hepple Inc. in 2007. In 2010 Gerhard had the vision to start his own company and the doors of Gerhard Barnard Attorneys were officially opened in February 2010.