Founder and principal of Fisher NCC with over 20 years of commercial legal experience, bringing a rare combination of deep transactional expertise, strategic commercial judgment, and hands-on deal execution.
of the Year 2016 & 2017
Cumulative Deal Value
Commercial Legal Experience
Ryan Fisher is known for combining technical rigour with commercial pragmatism and for speaking plainly. With over two decades of experience in commercial law, he has established himself as one of South Africa's leading commercial legal advisors.
His practice focuses on complex commercial transactions, corporate restructuring, and regulatory compliance. Ryan's approach is distinguished by his ability to provide clear, actionable legal advice that aligns with his clients' business objectives.
Throughout his career, Ryan has been instrumental in some of South Africa's most significant corporate transactions, including the landmark Dis-Chem IPO and JSE listing, and has consistently been recognized for his contribution to the commercial legal landscape.
University of the Witwatersrand
University of the Witwatersrand
St John's College
Over 20 years of excellence in commercial legal practice
Fisher NCC
Leading a specialist commercial legal consultancy focused on complex transactions with clear, commercially grounded legal solutions.
Fulcrum Group of Companies
Led legal strategy across multiple entities, structured high-value technology platform partnerships and fintech arrangements, drove FSCA regulatory compliance and POPIA implementation.
Saltzman Attorneys - Commercial Department
Led the legal team that restructured the Dis-Chem Group for its IPO and JSE listing. Created corporate structures valued at over R900 million.
Fisher Incorporated Attorneys
Founded firm and became one of South Africa's first media commentators on business rescue proceedings.
Alchemy Law Africa
Worked on South Africa's largest international and domestic transactions.
Markzuri Group
Black-owned PE and M&A firm focused on complex transactions.
Gerhard Botha Attorneys
Made partner handling commercial legal matters.
BBM Attorney Inc.
Began legal career as candidate attorney.
Certified and recognized by leading legal institutions
High Court of South Africa
2005
High Court of South Africa
2010
CIPC Certification
2012
Good Standing
Current
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