Deborah Di Siena – Senior and Founding Partner of Di Siena Attorneys

Deborah completed her BCom and LLB Degrees through UNISA and was admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa in 2000. She has more than 23 years’ experience across a wide spectrum of South African law.

She was a director of Moss Morris Inc until it merged with Routledge Modise Inc in 2005 and was a director of Routledge Modise (previously Eversheds and now Hogan Lovells) until December 2013.

Deborah founded Di Siena Attorneys in 2014. She specialises in commercial litigation, tax litigation, commercial crimes and family law which is one of her areas of expertise.

She is a well-known legal figure and is highly regarded by her peers. She provides legal advice to many high profile individuals and companies in South Africa. Deborah represented a client in what was the largest tax matter in South African history and represents international companies operating in South Africa.

Deborah is the Non-Executive Chairwoman of Sebata Holdings Limited, a JSE listed company and is a member of the AUDIT and REMCO (Remunerations) committee.

Deborah is also the chairwoman of Africa X-Ray Industrial & Medical (Pty) Limited and is a director of 27 of its subsidiaries.

Deborah sits as a member of the executive committee of the South African Chamber of Commerce in the United Kingdom.

Deborah is an accredited Mediator.

She speaks fluent English and Italian.

Kara Mia Stoch – Associate

Kara completed her BA and LLB degrees through the University of Witwatersrand in 2019.

She was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa in 2022 after completing her articles at RHK Attorneys.

Kara specialises in commercial and civil litigation and is an experienced practitioner in the fields of company law, contract law, family law and labour law.

She has engaged in a variety of legal issues and has an in-depth understanding of the Laws of South Africa.

She displays judgment beyond her years and is highly respected by her clients and colleagues.