Simoné Wolfaardt

Simoné is a corporate commercial attorney who advises private and listed clients on a wide range of commercial matters. She has particular experience in corporate transactions, commercial agreements and commercial property law.

 

Simoné believes in understanding clients’ commercial drivers to provide innovative and sustainable solutions to complex problems

 

Her recent experience includes:

  • Advising on a merger involving a client listed under the general industrials sector of the JSE.

  • Advising on a cross border private equity transaction involving a party listed on the London Stock Exchange.

  • Assisting with the drafting of various opinions and agreements for a client listed as a REIT on the JSE.

  • Negotiating and advising on a joint venture deal in the renewable energy sector involving a section 12J company.

  • Advising on the restructure of a business in the marketing, branding and media sector.

  • Leading the South African leg of a cross border property due diligence.

 

PREVIOUS POSITIONS

  • Senior Associate, Glyn Marais Attorneys (2019 - 2022)

  • Director, Herold Gie Attorneys (2018 - 2019)

  • Senior Associate, Herold Gie Attorneys (2016 - 2018)

  • Associate, Herold Gie Attorneys (2013 - 2016)

  • Candidate Attorney, Herold Gie Attorneys (2011 - 2012)

EDUCATION

  • JSE Listings Requirements Comprehensive Course (Capital Markets JSE) (2021)

  • Advance Course in Business Rescue Practice (UNISA and LSSA)(2012)

  • LLB (Post Graduate)(2008-2010)

  • BA (Humanities)(2005-2007)

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa (2013)