Sam Stainer joined J.S. Held in May 2022 following J.S. Held's acquisition of GPW Group, Ltd. Sam is a Director on J.S. Held’s International Disputes team.
Ljubomir Ruseski is a Civil Engineer and a forensic delay analyst with extensive experience in domestic and international consultancy. Specializing in dispute resolution related to delay and disruption, he has contributed to some of the industry's most significant disputes ($100MM+). As a project manager on major infrastructure projects, Ljubomir has successfully led day-to-day operations and navigated unforeseen challenges, gaining a deep understanding of the complexities faced by large-scale projects.
Tiffany Wognaih joined J.S. Held in May of 2023 as part of J.S. Held’s acquisition of Africa Matters Limited (AML). She has a strong understanding of African political economy issues with specialism in the areas of monetary and fiscal policy. Tiffany supports the team's work across the continent with a particular focus on Francophone West and Central Africa.
Anna Westwell joined J.S. Held in May of 2023 as part of J.S. Held’s acquisition of Africa Matters Limited (AML). Anna is a Managing Consultant at J.S. Held within the Strategy & Risk Advisory team. A South African national, she has a strong understanding of political and regulatory developments across Southern Africa, which she leverages to guide client decision-making. She has worked with a range of FTSE100 and S&P 500 companies, spanning multiple sectors. She has a particular focus on FMCG, logistics, agribusiness, energy and telecoms.
Ramtin "Ram" Movassaghi is a Professional Engineer with 28 years of experience in forensic engineering investigations, machinery and equipment loss evaluation, materials and mechanical failure analysis, corrosion damage mechanism verification, condition assessment, and restoration of reinforced concrete structures and building mechanical systems across Canada, the United States, South America, Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
JJ Enoch is a Nigerian-born associate at J.S. Held who possesses an in-depth understanding of geopolitics, focusing on relations between the African-US, Africa-Asia, and Africa-Middle East. JJ supports the team's work across the continent, with a particular focus on anglophone West Africa.
Connor Vasey specializes in government affairs, business intelligence, and political analysis in East and Southern Africa. He has spent more than a decade supporting and facilitating investment in Africa across several roles, working on some of the continent's largest transactions over the last decade. His work spans the financial, telecoms, mining, and infrastructure sectors. Frequently quoted in international media, he is also a recognized voice on sovereign debt issues.
Adrian McGuire is an experienced legal, contracts, and commercial specialist. He is a Quantity Surveyor with over 20 years of experience across the heavy lifting, engineering, construction, and energy sectors. He has managed all aspects of contractual matters, ranging from contract review and negotiation to the successful settlement of disputes on large-scale projects.
Niel Coertse is a qualified lawyer specializing in construction disputes and international arbitration. Niel has worked in the Middle East since June 2015, advising employers, contractors, and major subcontractors on construction claims and disputes in various sectors, including residential, infrastructure, airports, media, and energy projects.
Kasturi Misra is a political risk and strategic intelligence specialist with expertise in due diligence across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). An Indian national, she began her career in Mumbai as a MENA-focused geopolitical analyst and has over three years of experience advising public and private sector clients on investments and operations in high-risk and emerging markets.