Expertise
Riaan du Plessis is a Director at Fairbridges Wertheim Becker, specialising in complex commercial litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution. Admitted as an attorney in 2003, Riaan has over 20 years of experience advising and representing listed and unlisted companies across various sectors, including telecommunications, construction, logistics, and manufacturing.
His expertise spans shareholder disputes, corporate governance advisory, insolvency enquiries, and business rescue proceedings. Riaan also advises on procurement challenges and administrative reviews, particularly in large-scale public sector tenders.
Career highlights include acting in international arbitrations under the UNCITRAL Rules, including representing an ex-director of a multinational communications company in The Hague, and managing Anti-Terrorism Act claims in the United States. He has led significant environmental disputes and class actions in the road freight industry and represented creditors in the business rescues of major companies such as Ster-Kinekor and Edcon.
Methodology
Clients value Riaan’s strategic insight, strong litigation skills, and practical, business-focused advice. His ability to manage complex, cross-border disputes and deliver results-driven solutions makes him a trusted legal advisor.
Qualifications
- LLB (University of Johannesburg, 2001)
Recognition
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in South Africa for Administrative and Public Law (2022 and 2023)
- Recognised by Best Lawyers in Administrative and Public Law (2025)