About Simpson Attorneys
We are a motivated, energetic and passionate all-women firm offering affordable and innovative legal services. Our team is led by Mandy Simpson, one of Cape Town’s most formidable divorce, child and family law attorneys for the past 20 years. As a firm, we are able to provide tailored, flexible and efficient solutions to the most challenging problems with both a professional and personal touch. We are small enough to provide each client with individualised attention, yet big in terms of extensive knowledge and expertise. All of our clients matter to us – assisting a single parent gives us as much satisfaction as assisting a big corporate client.
Our firm is backed by cutting edge technologies, e-discovery and a highly secure document -sharing client platform.
Our areas of expertise include:
- Corporate and Commercial Law
- Divorce, Child and Family Law
- E-Law and Cyber Security
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Property Law and Conveyancing
We invite you to come consult with us either in our inviting office space or via Zoom online conferencing.
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MANDY SIMPSON Founder and Senior AttorneyOur team is led by Mandy Simpson, one of Cape Town’s most formidable divorce, child and family law attorneys for the past 20 years.
Qualifications: BA, LLB (University of Cape Town), B.Com (Hons) in Tax, Certificate in International Tax (University of Stellenbosch), Certificate in Basics of Financial Management (University of Cape Town), Internationally Accredited Mediator (London School of Mediation)
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CHANELLE RICHTER ASSOCIATE ATTORNEYChanelle has an interest in cyberlaw, media and privacy law, commercial and property law
Qualifications: B.Soc.Sci. in media and sociology from the University of Cape Town (2014) ; LLB from University of Stellenbosch (2017); and certificate in the fundamentals of cyber security from the University of Cape Town (2018)
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JESSE KRIEL ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Jesse has an interest in all matters concerning family law, including but not limited to, domestic violence, care and contact, maintenance and divorce.
Qualification: BA and LLB degree from the university of Stellenbosch which she completed in 2014 and 2017
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DIMAKATSO MOTAUNG Candidate Attorney
Dimakatso’s interests are in commercial law, wills and deceased estates, divorce, child and family law.
Qualifications: Dimakatso has an LLB degree from the University of Western Cape, which she completed in 2019.
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CARLENE WHITE Secretary to Mandy Simpson
Specialisation and Interests: Carlene has practiced as a Legal Secretary for over 30 years and has been with Mandy for over ten years.
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BRIGITTE MANZONI Bookkeeper / Office Manager
Specialisation and interests: Brigitte has been involved with administrative functions for the past 35 years has continually sought to improve her skill set by acquiring diploma and attending courses along the way. She built up her managerial skills whilst managing a family business for many years before joining Simpson Attorneys in 2018 by fulfilling the role of bookkeeper / admin functions.
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About Mandy
Qualifications: BA, LLB (University of Cape Town), B.Com (Hons) in Tax, Certificate in International Tax (University of Stellenbosch), Certificate in Basics of Financial Management (University of Cape Town), Internationally Accredited Mediator (London School of Mediation)
Specialisation and Interests: In 1998, Mandy articled at Prisman Wilson Choritz & Getz, focusing on general litigation. In 2000, she was appointed as an associate at Mallinicks where she worked predominantly in insolvencies. In 2001, she joined Maurice Philips Wisenberg where she was made partner in 2005. During this time, Mandy established a flourishing litigation practice and, in particular, a well-established matrimonial and private client practice.
Since 2007 Mandy has practised predominantly in divorce, child and family law, however, she also has an interest in tax law, particularly tax implications in divorce settlements for high net wealth individuals. As such, Mandy is a registered tax practitioner.
Mandy is an internationally accredited mediator and accepts briefs for both commercial and family law matters. Mandy is a long-standing fellow of the International Association of Family Lawyers and is frequently consulted on international matters.
Mandy’s clients include artists, celebrities, sports people and high net worth individuals
