Meet Our Founder, Nicolene Schoeman-Louw
Nicolene is a highly regarded entrepreneur, legal and business strategist, and mentor. With nearly two decades of experience working alongside entrepreneurs, she specialises in helping businesses establish financially sound, compliant, and sustainable operations.
She is the Managing Director of SchoemanLaw Inc., which she founded in 2007, and has become a trusted advisor to business leaders across South Africa and internationally. Nicolene is also an internationally accredited Legal Project Professional and Trainer and an Extended DISC consultant, enabling her to mentor entrepreneurs on both technical and leadership aspects of running financially stable businesses.
She designs and delivers practical training on topics such as investment readiness, governance, and succession planning—equipping entrepreneurs with the frameworks needed to attract funding and build long-term value.
Her thought leadership extends into various media platforms. She also contributes regularly to radio and media, making complex legal concepts accessible to a wide audience.
Recognised as Legal Personality of the Year (2023) and Female Founder Star of the Year (2023), among numerous other awards, Nicolene has consistently been acknowledged for her impact on entrepreneurship and business leadership. At the core of her work is a passion for helping entrepreneurs unlock funding, build credibility with investors, and ensure financial resilience. She mentors business leaders to align their financial strategies with long-term growth objectives—turning vision into value and ensuring businesses are positioned for both opportunity and stability.
