Heather Ahlschlager

Firm:

Johan Victor Attorneys & Litigators (Cape Town)

Areas Of Practice:

Forensic Investigations, Fraud, Fraud Recovery, White Collar Crime

Phone Number:

021 422 0369

Email address:

heather@jvalaw.co.za

Position:

Forensic Attorney | Accountability & Governance

LPC Number:

79749

Address:

3rd Floor, The Chambers, 50 Keerom Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town

Region:

Western Cape / Cape Town

Area:

Cape Town

Postal Address:

3rd Floor, The Chambers, 50 Keerom Street, Cape Town, 8010

Qualifications:

Master of Arts (MA) in Corruption and Governance, University of Sussex (UK)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) & Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Cape Town
Honours in English Literature, UNISA

History:

In the pursuit of corporate fraud, public sector corruption, and complex financial misconduct, raw investigative findings are only half the battle. Unless those findings are meticulously translated into unassailable legal documents, justice fails. Heather Ahlschlager provides that critical bridge between investigation and prosecution.

An admitted Attorney, Notary Public, and Conveyancer, Heather's legal pedigree is anchored by 25 years at South Africa’s Special Investigating Unit (SIU), culminating in her role as Principal Forensic Lawyer. She specialises in the highly technical legal mechanics needed to hold entities accountable, drafting ironclad charge sheets, particulars of claim, and urgent applications. Heather ensures that forensic evidence withstands intense judicial scrutiny, converting raw investigations into successful civil recoveries and criminal referrals.

Languages:

English

Attorney Profile last updated: 20 May 2026