Bernhard Richter

Background

About Bernhard Richter

As the founder of Richters with over 25 years of post-admission experience, I'm a specialist corporate and insolvency attorney admitted to the High Court of South Africa. I've built my career on successfully resolving complex commercial disputes through expert negotiation, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution across national, international, and African markets. My core expertise lies in forensic investigations, insolvency, business rescue, and restructuring – areas where I combine deep legal knowledge with financial acumen and business instinct developed through diverse experience. I've represented clients across various forums including courts, tribunals, regulatory bodies, and arbitrations, consistently delivering efficient solutions for high-value, sensitive disputes. What drives me is not just achieving successful outcomes for clients, but also empowering the next generation of legal professionals. I'm deeply committed to mentoring our team members across the firm's specialist practice areas, ensuring we maintain the highest standards of service delivery and professional excellence. I maintain active membership in leading professional bodies including SARIPA (South African Restructuring and Insolvency Practitioners Association) and INSOL International, reflecting my ongoing commitment to staying at the forefront of restructuring and insolvency practice.