Johan graduated from the University of Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2004, holding an LLB. In 2006, he was admitted as a solicitor in South Africa, where he practised until March 2024, when he moved to Adelaide, Australia. Johan is currently admitted as a solicitor in South Australia, New South Wales and New Zealand.

As a legal professional, Johan has diverse and comprehensive experience in commercial litigation and dispute resolution, including contractual disputes, taxation, landlord-tenant disputes, sale of business, disputes with organs of state or industry organisations, building disputes and insolvency. He is also experienced in advising on, drafting and vetting commercial contracts, trust documents and corporate governance and policy processes and related documents. Johan has also advised companies on share structures and drafted constitutional and related agreements.

Johan services a range of clients, including large corporations, smaller companies and trusts that operate primarily in the agricultural, FMCG, manufacturing, transportation and specialised plant equipment hiring industries. For several clients, Johan has also served as company and trust secretary, member of board committees and trustee.

In addition to his legal expertise, Johan also values building good relationships with clients and offering a “personal” collaborative touch in pursuit of the best outcomes for matters of all types.