Director Johan Smuts is Head of the Mining, Environmental & Resources practice area; also lending his expertise to the Corporate Division practice areas. Johan is deeply skilled in matters relating to due diligence; opinion work; administrative appeals and reviews; regulatory compliance; and resources law. He is a sought-after advisor on mining transactions; mining disputes; and all aspects of the MPRDA, NWA & NEMA. Johan advised several junior and listed mining companies on regulatory compliance and deal structuring.

Johan provides multi-disciplinary legal and related services to high-tier corporate clients and views himself as a successful dealmaker through his sophisticated set of interpersonal and organisational skills.

Mining and Environmental Law

Drafting of Corporate Agreements

Due Diligence reports for mergers and acquisitions