Zach is a seasoned litigator with over 14 years of experience in complex, commercial litigation, specialising in insolvency, property, and securities law. Admitted to practise in both South Africa and Australia, he brings a wealth of international expertise to his clients.

Before migrating to Australia, Zach served as an Advocate (Barrister) at the Cape Bar in South Africa for 14 years. He acted for diverse clientele, including leading financial institutions, corporate entities, and government bodies. His extensive experience encompasses high-stakes cases involving cross-border debt recovery, shareholder disputes, and the winding-up of companies.

Zach has been involved in significant matters such as the Steinhoff saga – South Africa’s largest corporate scandal – where he represented an offshore fund in a €993 million ($1.6 billion) claim. He also acted for a Belgian military contractor in an R753 million USD judgment for a client against the Vice President of Equatorial Guinea for wrongful imprisonment and torture.

Zach is committed to providing strategic and pragmatic advice, always focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients. His dedication to excellence ensures that clients receive superior service tailored to their specific needs.

Arbitration, Civil Appeals, Bankruptcy and Personal Insolvency, Corporate Insolvency, Appellate, Banking and finance, Competition and consumer, Contractual Disputes, Information Technology, Intellectual Property, International Commercial Arbitration, Real Property, Restraint of Trade, Class Actions, Partnership Disputes, Securities and Investments, Shareholder disputes, Choice of law, Private International Law, Defamation, Administrative Reviews

Bar Association of Queensland