Douw is Managing Director at Barnard Incorporated and has more than 13 years of experience advising clients in commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters across South Africa. He plays a central role in the firm’s ongoing growth, guiding its team of legal professionals and expanding the firm’s national and international reach.

He works with clients on a broad range of complex issues spanning corporate law, litigation, competition law, administrative law, structured finance, and public and project finance. Douw frequently advises on large-scale transactions and risk management, offering strategic insight on matters such as loan structuring, project finance documentation, and regulatory frameworks. He also represents clients in environmental and public law disputes, ensuring regulatory compliance while helping businesses achieve commercially sound outcomes.

Throughout his career, Douw has combined technical precision with a commercially-minded approach. He draws on experience gained through leading roles in major corporate transactions, consultative legislative drafting, and advisory panels, including his position on the ECOM panel for GEMS. He holds BCom and LLB degrees from North West University and has been admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa since 2009. His work has earned him recognition from The Best Lawyers for his expertise in competition and antitrust law.

Clients value Douw’s ability to resolve complex legal and commercial challenges with clarity, strategic focus, and unwavering dedication to delivering practical solutions.