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DLA Piper LLP

Dispute Resolution

Global Guide 2026 : South Africa

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DLA Piper LLP

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Dispute Resolution - South Africa

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper holds a respected practice in South Africa. Able to draw further resources from the firm's international offices, its dispute resolution practice commands experience across several areas, from class actions to banking and construction litigation. The firm acts for a respected clientele, including names from the the renewable energy and mining spaces as well as financial institutions.

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Strengths

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  • DLA Piper offers efficiency and is always acting in the best interest of the client.

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  • What makes DLA Piper stand out is how it understands the technical matters, not just the legal strategy; I can't think of the firm highly enough.

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  • Its team is quick, efficient and commercial. The service is very good and thorough.

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  • The firm stands out for its attention to detail, technical knowledge and analytical and strategic abilities.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kirsty Simpson
    Kirsty Simpson

    Kirsty Simpson

    Head of the disputes team at DLA Piper South Africa, Kirsty Simpson has a broad practice, with notable strength in construction disputes stemming from allegations of delays and defects. She also has experience in shareholder disputes and breach of contract proceedings. She represents her clients in both litigation and arbitration proceedings.

    • I appreciate Kirsty Simpson's tenacity in the most complex of matters; she is fantastic.

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