MEA Business Awards 2023

9 Most Innovative Multi-Practice Law Firm - South Africa & Best Family & Criminal Defence Firm - South Africa the realm of property and family law. Its proactive approach to always learning and leveraging what it knows for the greater good enables such challenges to be navigated with the uppermost impact. Other developments have been dominating company headlines for the last year or so, and there has been an increased focus on ESG, cybersecurity and data protection, developments within the insurance sector, and increasing compliance with both the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) and POPIA, which only fortifies this idea that being responsive to changes is key. As a further example of the ways that SDLAW is pioneering changes within South Africa’s legal space, Simon tells us how, “the firm has moved away from the traditional billable hour model towards valuebased quoting, aligning fees more closely with the client’s perception of value.” A high level of emotional intelligence also comes as standard when comparing the firm to its competition, with there being a distinct aim of achieving win-win resolutions that are inclusive of the empathy and effectiveness the company is famed for. Simon summarises, “this unique combination of client focus, innovative billing, and empathetic resolution strategies forms the core of SDLAW’s unique selling proposition.” Such innovation is set to continue into 2024, a year that will hopefully see the company broaden its horizons and become a household name in every abode across the Gauteng and Western Cape. This expansion strategy is fitting since it represents the ambition to significantly broaden SDLAW’s client base, enhancing not only its services, but also its standing in the sector. In closing, Simon tells us that Simon Dippenaar & Associates Inc., “aims to maintain its status as the top-rated law firm in the country, focusing on assisting those in need.” Contact: Simon Dippenaar Company: Simon Dippenaar & Associates Inc. Web Address: www.sdlaw.co.za

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