Jessie Johaar

Associate Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa Inc
Jessie Johaar

Jessie Johaar

Biography

Jessie is a banking and finance lawyer based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Jessie primarily focusses on the regulatory framework within which financial service providers operate. He advises both private and public sector clients on various aspects related to the Financial Sector Regulation Act, 2017 (FSRA), the Financial Advisory Intermediary Services Act, 2002 (FAIS), the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 2001 (FICA), the Pension Funds Act, 1956 (PFA) as well as other related legislation and regulations. His experience includes advising pension funds, collective investment schemes, both foreign and local banks and financial service providers as well as complex investigations. He also focusses on commercial litigation and disputes.

During his time with the firm, Jessie has been involved in various complex commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters as well as advising both large local and international clients in relation to complex commercial disputes, regulatory advice and pension fund related matters.

Jessie holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree as well as a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

Professional experience

Education

Education

  • BCom LLB (University of the Witwatersrand)

Admissions

Admissions

  • Attorney qualified in South Africa 2024

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