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.

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MANDY SIMPSON Founder and Senior Attorney
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.
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)

CHANELLE RICHTER SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Chanelle 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)
JESSE KRIEL SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Jesse has an interest in all matters concerning family law, with specialized skills in Domestic Violence, Maintenance and Children’s Court.
Qualification: BA Humanities (2014) and LLB (2017) from the University of Stellenbosch
ASHLEIGH WEST-RUSSELL SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Ashleigh has an interest in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), with a focus on Arbitration and Mediation. Ashleigh is astute in managing matters in a variety of forums.
Qualifications: BA (law) LLB from the University of Stellenbosch (2015); LLB from the University of Stellenbosch (2016); and Masters in Alternative Dispute Resolution (cum laude) from University of Stellenbosch (2019); Admission a Notary (2021)

DEMI STERLAND JUNIOR ASSOCIATE
Demi has an interest in tax law and family law related matters such as divorce, care and contact and maintenance.
Qualifications: BCom specialising in accounting and law (2020) and LLB (2022) which she obtained from the University of Cape Town.

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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