Jan Hendrik Opperman
Executive Consultant
Cape Town
Jan Hendrik offers clients sophisticated legal insight and commercial clarity in the fields of banking, finance, and cross-border regulatory compliance. With nationally recognised experience in international payments and exchange control, he plays a key role in advising corporates, investors, and high-net-worth individuals on the legal complexities of cross-border capital flows, transactional structuring, and financial regulation.
Before joining SL Law, Jan Hendrik was a national top performer in the international payments sector, where he specialised in regulatory approvals, Reserve Bank applications, and the legal mechanics of cross-border finance. This experience directly informs his legal practice, enabling him to deliver seamless solutions that integrate technical compliance with commercial strategy.
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His areas of focus include:
Cross-border and inward investment structuring
South African Reserve Bank and exchange control compliance
International payments and transactional advisory
Financial services regulation
Secured lending, guarantees, and commercial finance agreements
Legal risk assessment in cross-border transactions
Jan Hendrik’s ability to navigate complexity makes him a trusted advisor in high-stakes matters. He is known for his practical approach, attention to detail, and commitment to achieving regulatory certainty without compromising commercial objectives. Experienced in multi-jurisdictional matters spanning Africa, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East, Jan Hendrik combines legal rigour with strategic foresight, delivering advice that is not only technically sound, but globally informed and client-focused.
+27 76 940 9897
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Expertise
Practices
Cross-border and inward investment structuring
South African Reserve Bank and exchange control compliance
International payments and transactional advisory
Financial services regulation
Secured lending, guarantees, and commercial finance agreements
Legal risk assessment in cross-border transactions
Office
Cape Town
Suite 1603, Portside,
4 Bree Street, Cape Town, 8000
Po Box 51160, Waterfront, 8002
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Qualifications
Professional
Qualified Mediator
Academic
BCom LLB
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Jan Hendrik
Opperman
Executive Consultant
Cape Town
Jan Hendrik offers clients sophisticated legal insight and commercial clarity in the fields of banking, finance, and cross-border regulatory compliance. With nationally recognised experience in international payments and exchange control, he plays a key role in advising corporates, investors, and high-net-worth individuals on the legal complexities of cross-border capital flows, transactional structuring, and financial regulation.
Before joining SL Law, Jan Hendrik was a national top performer in the international payments sector, where he specialised in regulatory approvals, Reserve Bank applications, and the legal mechanics of cross-border finance. This experience directly informs his legal practice, enabling him to deliver seamless solutions that integrate technical compliance with commercial strategy.
READ MORE
His areas of focus include:
Cross-border and inward investment structuring
South African Reserve Bank and exchange control compliance
International payments and transactional advisory
Financial services regulation
Secured lending, guarantees, and commercial finance agreements
Legal risk assessment in cross-border transactions
Jan Hendrik’s ability to navigate complexity makes him a trusted advisor in high-stakes matters. He is known for his practical approach, attention to detail, and commitment to achieving regulatory certainty without compromising commercial objectives. Experienced in multi-jurisdictional matters spanning Africa, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East, Jan Hendrik combines legal rigour with strategic foresight, delivering advice that is not only technically sound, but globally informed and client-focused.
+27 76 940 9897
Send e-mail
Expertise
Practices
Cross-border and inward investment structuring
South African Reserve Bank and exchange control compliance
International payments and transactional advisory
Financial services regulation
Secured lending, guarantees, and commercial finance agreements
Legal risk assessment in cross-border transactions
Office
Cape Town
Suite 1603, Portside,
4 Bree Street, Cape Town, 8000
Po Box 51160, Waterfront, 8002
View office →
Qualifications
Professional
Qualified Mediator
Academic
BCom LLB
Smart Legal Solutions
Seamlessly Interconnected
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With a proven track record and commitment to provide the highest level of personal service, we possess the depth of skills to respond to all client requirements efficiently and effectively.
There remains,
Only Forwards.
Meet the Team
Team of Professionals
Phillip Sampson
Partner
Phillip Sampson
Partner
Cape Town
View profile →
Stefan Le Roux
Partner
STEFAN LE ROUX
Partner
Cape Town
View profile →
Luke Da Silva
Executive Consultant
Luke Da Silva
Executive Consultant
Cape Town
View profile →
Mathys Briers-Louw
Executive Consultant
Mathys Briers-Louw
Executive Consultant
Cape Town
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Nic Barnaschone
Senior Consultant
Nic Barnaschone
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Daniel Fyfer
Consultant
Daniel Fyfer
Consultant
Cape Town
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Yolandi Olivier
Consultant
Yolandi Olivier
Consultant
Cape Town
View profile →
Celine Bakker
Associate
Celine Bakker
Associate
Cape Town
View profile →
Alexandar Bower
Candidate Attorney
Alexander Bouwer
Associate
Cape Town
View profile →
Sienna Barnes
Candidate Attorney
Sienna Barnes
Candidate Attorney
Cape Town
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Jillianne Smith
Fiduciary Manager
Jillianne Smith
Fiduciary Manager
Cape Town
View profile →
Clyde von Willingh
Financial Manager
Clyde von Willingh
Financial Manager
Cape Town
View profile →
Jan Hendrik Opperman
Executive Consultant
Jan Hendrik Opperman
Executive Consultant
Cape Town
View profile →
Angelo Franz
Key Accounts Executive
Angelo Franz
Key Accounts Executive
Cape Town
View profile →
Gillian Ebing
Senior Conveyancing Paralegal
Gillian Ebing
Senior Conveyancing Paralegal
Cape Town
View profile →
Authelia Arrison
Senior Conveyancing Paralegal
Authelia Arrison
Senior Conveyancing Paralegal
Cape Town
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Vanessa Tango
Conveyancing Manager
Vanessa Tango
Conveyancing Manager
Cape Town
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Diversity
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Just as critical as knowing where you’re going, is knowing where you’ve come from. What it took to get here, the intention, the relentless pursuit, the dedication and an unrelenting determination.