Hugh Bisset

Hugh Bisset is a prominent legal professional who currently serves as the Director, General Counsel, and Head of Compliance at Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa.14 His role involves several key responsibilities:

Professional Responsibilities

• Risk management within the firm
• Conflict management both internally and between Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa and other member firms of the global Norton Rose Fulbright network3
• Liaison with the international compliance team for Norton Rose Fulbright4
• Ensuring compliance with risk management protocols and legal requirements

Career Background

Hugh Bisset has been with Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa for a significant period, having worked his way up to his current senior position. His expertise in legal compliance and risk management has made him a valuable asset to the firm.

Notable Involvement

Bisset has been involved in high-profile cases, demonstrating his expertise in compliance matters. For instance, he played a key role in the firm's handling of the Africrypt cryptocurrency case:

• In August 2020, Bisset was approached by Raees Cajee of Africrypt for regulatory advice1
• He led an investigation into false claims made by Africrypt, including misrepresentations about their auditors1
• Bisset took decisive action by terminating the firm's relationship with Africrypt due to compliance concerns and false representations1

Professional Network

Hugh Bisset is listed among the directors of Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa2, indicating his senior status within the organization. His LinkedIn profile (username: hugh-bisset-68b1a317) serves as a professional networking platform where he likely connects with other legal professionals and shares insights related to his area of expertise.4