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Zach Joubert

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z.joubert@primerio.international
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Zach is a seasoned litigation lawyer 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 joining Primerio, Zach served as an Advocate (Barrister) at the Cape Bar in South Africa. 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.

  • Steinhoff Saga: Represented an offshore fund in a €993 million claim, contributing to a favourable settlement in South Africa’s largest corporate scandal.
  • Republic of Guinea: Acted for a Belgian military contractor in a R753 million claim, securing a Mareva injunction over the Central Bank’s South African assets.
  • Human Rights: Obtained a $7 million judgment against the Vice President of Equatorial Guinea for wrongful imprisonment and torture.
  • Cryptocurrency Fraud: Pursued South African directors involved in a $1.6 million cryptocurrency scam on behalf of a Hong Kong investment company.
  • Enforcement of Foreign Judgments: Enforced a Swiss judgment of 1.2 million CHF against a debtor in South Africa.
  • Insolvency Proceedings: Represented liquidators in recovering voidable dispositions and repaying creditors.

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