
Jean-Paul Rudd
About
Jean-Paul Rudd is a partner in the Insurance Division. He has been with the firm since 2008, and was promoted to partnership in 2014. He specialises in insurance law, medical law, and general litigation, with a specific focus on:
- Medical Negligence;
- Professional and Public Liability;
- General Liability Litigation
- General Litigation;
- Regulatory Complaints.
Publications
- Medical Negligence;
- Professional and Public Liability;
- General Liability Litigation
- General Litigation;
- Regulatory Complaints.
Qualifications
- LLB (Cum Laude), University of the Free State, 2007
- International Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance, Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, 2023
- International Diploma in Environmental, Social and Governance (with distinction), Glasgow Caledonian University, 2023
Credentials
- Legal Practice Council (LPC) – Member
- Pretoria Attorneys Association (PAA) – Member
- International Compliance Association (ICA) – Member
- Insurance Institute of South Africa (ISSA) – Member

The Unseen Shield: Foreseeability of Damages in Delictual Claims
Introduction In the realm of delictual claims, the concept of foreseeability of damages is both fundamental and frequently underestimated. Plaintiffs often focus on the harm suffered and the apparent ...
March 25 2025

Bridging the Liability Gap: Employer Recourse Against Subcontractors in Construction Contracts
In the construction industry, it is common to encounter a principal building contract between the employer and the main contractor, alongside a subcontract between the main contractor and its subcontr...
March 18 2025

Ticking Coverage Bomb: The Cost of Delayed Notice in Claims-Made Policies
Claims-made policies often require that policyholders notify their insurer promptly or as soon as practicably possible after an incident that may give rise to a claim. This requirement exists primaril...
March 05 2025