ROALD BESSELAAR

PARTNER

Background
Roald Besselaar is a partner at Bisset Boehmke McBlain and has more than 27 years’ experience. He began his career in 1990 as a candidate attorney at Bisset Boehmke McBlain. In 1992, he was admitted as an attorney and, in 1993, as a conveyancer. Roald was appointed as an associate at Bisset Boehmke McBlain in 1992 and became a partner at the firm in 1996. Roald has experience in estates, wills, curatorships, trusts, and property matters.

Areas of Expertise
  • Retirement Housing
  • Estate Law
  • Wills
  • Trusts
  • Curatorships
  • Property Law

Qualifications
  • BCom – University of Natal
  • LLB – University of Stellenbosch

Did You Know?
Roald is a keen guitarist and also enjoys road running in his spare time.

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