Experience
With over four years of combined post-qualification experience across multiple jurisdictions, she has developed significant expertise in commercial and corporate transactions, with a keen focus on non-contentious intellectual property and technology law.
Simone advises key clients on a wide range of commercial, intellectual property and technology matters, including:
- Commercial Contracts: Drafting and handling complex negotiations across various industries, including supply agreements, master services agreements, and distribution agreements.
- IP: Drafting and advising on non-disclosure agreements, licensing arrangements, manufacturing agreements, and intellectual property assignments.
- Technology & IT: Negotiating and drafting agreements for software development, SaaS, system supply, technology procurement, and IT outsourcing.
Memberships
- Solicitor (England and Wales)
- Attorney (High Court of South Africa)
Recent cases
- Advising large national retailers, governmental departments, and national utility providers on high-value contract negotiations, including detailed contractual risk assessments.
- Acting for both buyers and sellers in the IP/IT due diligence process during major acquisitions.
- Delivering client training on intellectual property rights.