Independent multi-family office Stonehage Fleming is delighted to announce the appointment of Irma Dick to its team of Directors as Head of Trusts and Estates in South Africa.

She was most recently the Deputy Master of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development at the Master of the High Court; a position she held since 1997. She joins Stonehage Fleming with significant experience on managing legal matters including deceased estates, curatorship estates, and testamentary and inter vivos trusts. Irma is also an admitted attorney.

Layve Rabinowitz, Head of Family Office for Stonehage Fleming in South Africa, said: “Irma brings a wealth of experience to our firm and a unique perspective from her history working at the Master of the High Court. We look forward to the benefits that her extensive knowledge will bring to our clients.”

Irma has been recognised for her professional contributions several times over the years including winning the Project Khaedu award for Core Skills. Project Khaedu looks to align policy development with implementation to create a positive impact on service delivery within government. She has helped to promote the empowerment of women, completed the IADE change leadership course and was awarded for best performance in labour dispute resolution by the LSSA Unisa Distance School for Legal Practice.

Irma Dick said: “I am excited to start this next professional chapter in a long journey working in the law.  Stonehage Fleming is a reputable, long-term-orientated brand that I am proud to associate with. It’s a thrill to be able to turn my expertise towards family office and estate planning.