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.
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.
Harrison Tallantire is an associate focusing on forensic engineering investigations and technical analysis for litigation and insurance cases.
Dr. Alastair McKenzie-Kerr has 25 years of experience advising high‑risk organizations across industries, including mining, construction, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, technology, transportation, and infrastructure. Known for his “boots‑to‑boardroom” experience, he combines hands‑on field experience with strategic leadership to help manage and mitigate human error and improve safety performance in high-hazard organizations across Europe, the Middle East, India, South Africa, Australia, North America, and South America.
Will Rodriguez is a regional growth leader and advisor to senior executives across the insurance and risk services. He drives growth by aligning business development, marketing, and expert teams around clear priorities and disciplined execution that supports long-term enterprise value.
Shrived Pawar supports transaction advisory, corporate finance, and performance improvement engagements, with experience spanning the United Kingdom, India, and South Africa. He assists management teams in evaluating financial performance, identifying operational inefficiencies, and supporting capital-raising initiatives.