Simon Dippenaar

About the LawyerAttorney Simon Dippenaar has a BBusSc LLB degree and Professional Diploma in Legal Practice from the University of Cape Town, and is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa. He is the founder and director of private legal practice, Simon Dippenaar & Associates, with offices in Cape Town and Gauteng representing South African and international clients.Simon’s dedication, diplomacy and compassionate approach extend from Family Law to each of his fields of expertise and have earned him a reputation for cracking cases where his competitors have failed. His associates are appointed for their skills specific to their areas of practice. In these pages, Simon’s devotion to the legal profession is evident in the quotes from SD Law’s appreciative clients (names withheld to respect confidentiality).Simon is committed to serving his community and the less fortunate. He is on record in one of South Africa’s biggest mass eviction cases in Marikana, representing, pro bono, the unlawful occupiers and their constitutional right to adequate housing.Simon is an executive member of the South African Police Services Forum and is head of finance, as well as a long standing member of Rotary International and member of the Cape Chamber of Commerce.Craig Wilkinson, Founder and Executive Director of Father A Nation, recently on TEDx described Simon’s approach as one that, first and foremost, strives to achieve “high EQ win-win” resolutions.ExperienceSimon Dippenaar has extensive experience in real estate law, with a particular focus on eviction law and property disputes. He has represented clients in some of South Africa’s most significant mass eviction cases, including the landmark Marikana eviction matter, where he advocated for the constitutional rights of unlawful occupiers. Simon is widely published in the area of eviction law and has been a key speaker at seminars, debating property law issues with government officials and industry leaders. His expertise is further demonstrated through media appearances, including interviews with SABC News and Radio 2000, where he discusses property law and landmark cases.SpecialtySimon Dippenaar & Associates specializes in real estate law, with a strong emphasis on eviction law, property disputes, and constitutional rights related to housing. The firm handles complex cases involving unlawful occupation, eviction proceedings, and property rights, providing tailored legal solutions for both individual and institutional clients. Simon’s approach is known for its focus on achieving practical, cost-effective, and minimally disruptive resolutions in real estate matters.EducationSimon Dippenaar holds a BBusSc LLB degree and a Professional Diploma in Legal Practice from the University of Cape Town. He is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa.

• Awards: Simon Dippenaar received an award for his entrepreneurial projects and real estate work as founder and director of Simon Dippenaar & Associates(https://viewer.joomag.com/real-estate-investor-magazine-south-africa-march-2016/0947115001456904577/p4).
• Industry Recognition: Simon Dippenaar & Associates Inc. (SDLAW) is recognized as a specialist law firm with a strong focus on family law and complex divorce cases, also excelling in legal solutions for landlords and property investors. The firm is noted for its client-centric and practical legal services under Simon Dippenaar’s leadership(https://meamarkets.digital/issues/business-awards-2023/).
• Leadership Roles: Simon Dippenaar is the founder and director of Simon Dippenaar & Associates. He is an executive member of the South African Police Services Forum and head of finance there. He is also a long-standing member of Rotary International and the Cape Chamber of Commerce(https://www.sdlaw.co.za/about-cape-town-law-firm/).
• Major Case Successes: Simon Dippenaar represented, pro bono, unlawful occupiers in one of South Africa’s largest mass eviction cases in Marikana, defending their constitutional right to adequate housing(https://www.sdlaw.co.za/about-cape-town-law-firm/).