Jessica Jaftha

Associate

Cape Town

Phone: +27 21 405 7333

Mobile: +27 84 622 7200

Email: jessica.j@fwblaw.co.za

Areas of Expertise

• Commercial and residential eviction proceedings

• Administrative and public law

• Housing and planning law

• Contractual disputes and debt collections

• Insurance and property law

Expertise

Jessica Jaftha is an Associate at Fairbridges Wertheim Becker, specialising in dispute resolution with a strong focus on public law, evictions, and municipal legal issues. Admitted as an attorney in 2025, Jessica acts for a broad range of clients including local government, state-owned entities, educational institutions, and private individuals.

Her work includes handling commercial and residential evictions, managing collections and liquidations, advising on contractual breaches, and representing clients in administrative reviews, intergovernmental disputes, and municipal procurement matters. She also advises on planning law and housing disputes.

Jessica has contributed to several high-impact matters, including obtaining various urgent interdicts for the City of Cape Town and for the University of Cape Town in protest-related disputes. She has also drafted court papers and successfully handled eviction and planning-related litigation for various municipalities.

Career

Jessica holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences and an LLB from the University of Cape Town. Her legal education, combined with her diverse litigation and public law experience, has positioned her as a capable and trusted associate within the firm’s dispute resolution team.

Methodology

Jessica is known for her clear, methodical handling of complex matters and her ability to offer reliable, high-quality support across multiple legal areas. Clients value her responsiveness, precision, and dedication to achieving practical results.