At DLA Piper Advisory Services (pty) Ltd, the dispute resolution team is very experienced in assisting clients from the energy and natural resources, mining, consumer goods, and financial services sectors with a broad range of domestic and cross-border litigation and arbitration. Practice head Kirsty Simpson fields expertise in commercial litigation, and Waseeqah Makadam‘s workload includes contentious contractual matters and shareholder disputes. Construction litigation is a key pillar of Tumisang Mongae’s practice.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They are always available, easily contactable by phone, helpful, and prepared to advise on broad range of issues.'

  • ‘Competency and perseverance.'

  • ‘Capability and focus. ’

  • ‘Kirsty Simpson is an incredible attorney who provides sound, practical commercial advice to often complex business problems. I would highly recommend Kirsty. ’

  • ‘The people are very competent, efficient, and have a wide range of legal skills.’

  • ‘There is a personal touch and a keen interest in the client's business.’

Key clients

  • Exxaro Resources
  • FirstRand Bank
  • Pick n Pay Retailers
  • Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF)
  • The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
  • SMM Holdings
  • Pizza Hut
  • Beifang Mining Services South Africa
  • Medtronic Africa
  • MC Mining

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kirsty Simpson

Other key lawyers

Tumisang Mongae, Waseeqah Makadam