Cindy Leibowitz

Cindy has expertise in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, the commercialization and exploitation of intellectual property, as well as technology and digital law. Her corporate, commercial expertise covers drafting, negotiating and reviewing local and cross-border agreements of all types, and of various levels of complexity, including Shareholders' Agreements, Memoranda of Incorporation, Sale of Shares Agreements, Sale of Business Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Terms and Conditions of Sale (including ensuring alignment with the Consumer Protection Act, 2008), Distribution and Reseller Agreements, Agency Agreements, Lease Agreements, finance-related and Security Agreements.  Cindy has worked extensively in the information technology sector, assisting clients with the legal and regulatory requirements in relation to Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013, e-commerce, m-commerce and social media.  This includes providing advice in respect of the legal aspects involved in the creation and development of apps, software and content, and the commercialization and protection thereof, by way of various local and cross-border agreements. She graduated cum laude with her BA and LLB from the University of the Witwatersrand, and has an Advanced Certificate in Company Law from the University of the Witwatersrand.

Formal Admissions:
Admitted to the High Court as an attorney.

Admission Status:
Practicing Roll

Direct Contact:
  +27 10 286 0389
  +27 82 895 5530