Deirdré Simaan
Partner
Simaan's extensive experience in the field of international engineering and construction transactions has enabled her to establish a successful niche practice focused on complex cross border investigations involving major energy and infrastructure projects.
Deirdré's experience
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Advised Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, a global law firm, on an internal investigation concerning its US client’s dealings with a South African State Owned Enterprise.
- South Africa
- Professional & Public Services
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Represented ABB South Africa (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of the ABB Ltd, in a review application brought before the High Court of South Africa.
- South Africa
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advised a multinational company on the criminal aspects of the review proceedings before the High Court in South Africa where the administrative decision of a state-owned entity was subject of the review proceedings.
- South Africa
- Technology & Digital Markets
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Conducted and advised a multinational company on a post-acquisition and cross border investigation into legacy matters involving a South African subsidiary’s dealings in the transport sector and provided compliance and remediation advice.
- South Africa
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Conducted and advised a multinational technology company on a cross border investigation into the Kusile Power Station, which included negotiating and drafting the first of its kind global resolution in South Africa with the Investigating Directorate of the National Prosecuting Authority.
- South Africa
- Technology & Digital Markets
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Led and conducted a cross border investigation for an international professional services firm involving multiple upstream and downstream contracts for the Energy Sector in South Africa and provided compliance and remediation advice.
- United Kingdom and South Africa
- Construction Services
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Advising and representing a main contractor in multiple DAB and arbitration proceedings (Association of Arbitrators, Southern Africa, Rules) against the Employer concerning claims arising under three FIDIC based contracts for extensions of time and additional payment in relation to conveyor works at Kusile Power Station, South Africa
- South Africa
- Construction
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Conducted a multi-disciplinary investigation into various suppliers appointed by a local service company in the infrastructure sector.
- South Africa
- Infrastructure
Credentials
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2017Joined Pinsent Masons
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2010Certificate in Advanced Company Law, University of the Witwatersrand
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2009Certificate in Mining Law, University of the Witwatersrand
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2007Admitted as an Attorney, South Africa
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2003LLB, Stellenbosch University and UNISA
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