MEA Business Awards 2024

5 Family & Divorce Law Firm of the Year 2024 – South Africa All of these political changes have certainly not made this any easier, and delays to many of the bills due to be passed have had negative consequences for the firm and resulted in some disparity. For example, although the Divorce Act has been revised to afford equal rights and benefits to all persons, the corresponding amendment to the Marriage Act has been delayed until next year. Exacerbating this is the fact that fewer people are getting married, and topics such as the duty of support in life partnerships are still hotly debated. In a similar vein, South Africa, like many countries all over the world, is attempting to wrap its head around the legal implications of such technologies as AI and cryptocurrency. What makes this undertaking more difficult is that the country’s legislative framework is not as robust as that of other nations, and it is forced to rely on existing data protection and privacy laws to come to an understanding for the time being. As these developments play out, SD Law strives to safeguard all its clients against the risks of AI. As the above demonstrates, SD Law is a beacon of trust, compassion, and knowledge in an environment fraught with competition, hawkishness, and general belligerence. Other firms may deploy vicious tactics in an attempt to cripple a client’s opponent – a common theme in divorce settlements – but this can lead to hurt, fractured families, and years of mending. Offering ‘divorce with dignity’ is just one example of the win-win case resolutions sought by the team across the practice, facilitating quicker recovery. Thanks to this distinction, it is no surprise that SD Law is entering 2025 having experienced a landmark previous year. “We extended and renovated our premises to provide clients and our team with state-of-the-art technological resources,” Simon explains, “all set against a backdrop of ease and comfort to make our office a quiet, productive place to work and a reassuring place in which to discuss difficult matters as a client.” Having settled into this environment, the firm is now laser focused on its plans for the rest of the year. Many of these future plans are geared towards expansion, something SD Law is committed to not only in its home base of Cape Town, but also in Johannesburg and Durban, where its correspondent offices are located. Giving back to the communities in these three locations is also paramount, as evidenced by the significant proportion of case work SD Law carries out pro bono. Although South African law requires attorneys to perform at least 24 hours of pro bono work annually, the firm consistently exceeds this amount. Rightfully recognised as the Family & Divorce Law Firm of the Year 2024 – South Africa, Simon Dippenaar & Associates Inc is not only the best family and divorce attorney in Cape Town, it is one of the best legal practices in the entire country. From helping its clients grapple with the changes in wider society to intervening in matters of eviction, helping landlords and tenants resolve differences, this law firm carries out its duties masterfully, making it a credit to its nation. Contact: Simon Dippenaar Company: Simon Dippenaar & Associates Inc Web Address: https://www.sdlaw.co.za/

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