Jacques joined the firm in the early 1990s and was appointed senior partner in 2000. After qualifying as an attorney, he managed participation bond scheme before returning to legal practice in 1990.

With more than three decades of experience, Jacques is widely recognised as one of South Africa’s foremost media lawyers, having represented media for over 30 years. His expertise also spans commercial law, financial services regulation, hedge funds and medical schemes and the space industry.

Beyond his legal practice, Jacques serves on the boards of a and information development company, an international satellite payload development company, a short-term insurance underwriter, a collective investment scheme management company. He is also a member of the Legal Practice Council’s Disciplinary Committee.