Angie Poole
Director | Insolvency & Fiduciary Services
“Technical excellence, meticulous analysis and trusted legal guidance.”
My Philosophy
Successful insolvency administration and business restructuring require more than a thorough understanding of the law. They require technical precision, careful analysis and disciplined execution to ensure every appointment is managed efficiently, transparently and in accordance with the applicable legislative framework.
My approach is grounded in legal expertise, meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to achieving technically robust outcomes. Whether advising on restructuring initiatives, administering insolvency matters, preparing Liquidation and Distribution Accounts or conducting investigations, I focus on providing clear guidance that supports informed decision-making.
Professional integrity, technical excellence and clear communication underpin every engagement I undertake. I am committed to delivering practical legal guidance while ensuring every matter is administered with diligence, accuracy and the highest professional standards.
Qualifications & Professional Memberships
Qualifications
- LLB – University of South Africa
- Diploma in Insolvency Law and Practice – University of Pretoria
- Diploma in Advanced Insolvency Law and Practice – University of Pretoria
- Certificate in Business Rescue Decision Making – University of Pretoria
- Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
Professional Memberships
- Panel of Approved Liquidators – Master of the High Court (since 2002)
- Legal Practice Council (LPC)
- South African Restructuring and Insolvency Practitioners Association (SARIPA)
- INSOL International
- Fiduciary Institute of Southern Africa (FISA)
What Clients Can Expect
- Clear legal guidance tailored to the specific requirements of each engagement.
- A meticulous and methodical approach, ensuring technical accuracy throughout every stage of the process.
- Responsive communication that keeps clients informed and supported.
- Independent legal analysis supported by extensive insolvency and restructuring experience.
- Careful coordination with creditors, legal advisers and other stakeholders to facilitate efficient administration.
- A commitment to achieving legally robust outcomes with professionalism, integrity and attention to detail.
Areas I Specialise In
- Insolvency & Liquidations
- Insolvent deceased estates
- Business rescue support
- Asset tracing & recovery
- Investigations into financial affairs
- Liquidation and Distribution Accounts
- Creditor and stakeholder management
- Regulatory and statutory compliance
- Litigation support in insolvency matters
- Fiduciary and estate administration
Representative Experience
As an admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, I have built my practice over the past 24 years by advising on the legal and technical aspects of insolvency, restructuring and fiduciary administration.
My experience spans investigations, statutory compliance, asset recoveries, Liquidation and Distribution Accounts, litigation support and fiduciary appointments, allowing me to provide technically sound guidance throughout every stage of an engagement.
Representative assignments include:
- Advising on corporate and personal insolvency matters across a broad range of industries.
- Preparing and reviewing complex Liquidation and Distribution Accounts, ensuring technical accuracy, legislative compliance and efficient administration.
- Administering insolvent deceased estates and fiduciary appointments with a strong focus on statutory compliance and attention to detail.
- Conducting investigations into the financial affairs of companies and individuals, including asset tracing and recovery initiatives where appropriate.
- Providing litigation support in insolvency proceedings, including disputed claims, recoveries and matters arising from insolvency administration.
- Managing statutory reporting requirements and ensuring compliance with the Insolvency Act, Companies Act and other applicable legislation.
- Working collaboratively with stakeholders to facilitate the efficient administration and finalisation of insolvency and fiduciary matters.
Industries I Know Best
- Property & Real Estate
- Construction & Infrastructure
- Mining
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Transport & Logistics
- Hospitality
- Retail & Wholesale
- Professional Services
- Fiduciary & Deceased Estate Administration
