Jack O’Reilly

Our founding director, Jack O’Reilly, has over 7 years’ post-qualification experience that allows him to offer his clients the necessary legal advice, guidance and tools they need to build successful businesses. He gained this valuable experience while working at reputable law firms with a focus on commercial litigation and corporate and commercial transactional work. He began his legal career at Symington and De Kok Attorneys in 2010 (a mid-large full-service law firm), where he practiced as a litigation attorney. Jack then went on to refine his corporate finance and commercial law skills when, in January 2017, he joined a prestigious, boutique corporate finance and commercial law firm in Cape Town Inspired by the change-makers he has worked with over the years, Jack dared to make his own entrepreneurial leap, founding O’Reilly Law on 1 September 2018. He is extremely passionate when it comes to all things commercial law and loves working with the visionaries of the world. He advises SMEs, Entrepreneurs and Growth Companies that want to change the lives of the people in their communities, make a meaningful impact in South Africa, and dare to think globally. Jack handles everything from business formation, intellectual property protection, employee incentivisation to acquisitions and disposals, as well as all stages of business funding and restructuring. With his commercial litigation background, he thrives when presented with the opportunity to help clients resolve commercial disputes, and finding pragmatic and cost-effective solutions to complex business challenges. When not at the office, he enjoys reading non-fiction, spending time with his wife and their two miniature schnauzers, and exploring the Cape Winelands with friends and family.

Formal Admissions:
Admitted to the High Court as an attorney.

Admission Status:
Practicing Roll