Hugh Bisset

Hugh Bisset is a seasoned attorney with over three decades of experience in the legal profession. He began his career as a prosecutor in Zimbabwe, handling cases in magistrates' and superior courts. After seven years as an advocate, he moved on to become an attorney in general practice, where he practiced for nine years in Bulawayo. Since 1993, he has been practicing as a commercial lawyer in South Africa, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, general advisory work, and banking-related work. He is now the general counsel and head of compliance for Norton Rose Fulbright's South African office, with responsibility for ensuring compliance with risk management, anti-money laundering, anti-bribery, and corruption safeguards. He also liaises with clients to establish and maintain contractual relationships and oversees the firm's procurement function. Hugh holds an LL.B. (Hons) from the University of Zimbabwe and is a member of several legal associations.