The Right Choice
ABOUT US
About Roux Attorneys Incorporated
Roux Attorneys Incorporated is a leading South African commercial law firm with over two decades of experience in international trade, settlement mechanisms, and complex transactional structures. Our practice is dedicated to delivering legally robust, strategically sound solutions that support clients in mitigating risk and achieving operational certainty in cross-border transactions.
We combine traditional legal expertise with the latest financial technologies — including secure blockchain frameworks — to enhance transparency, improve execution efficiency, and uphold the highest standards of fiduciary integrity.
Our mission is to bridge legal certainty with commercial innovation, ensuring that clients benefit from robust legal structuring alongside modern settlement practices.
WHAT SETS US APART
Why International clients choose Roux Attorneys Inc
More Than Legal Advisors. We Are Transaction Specialists.
At Roux Attorneys, we do more than provide legal advice—we structure, secure, and settle complex international transactions.
Traditional law firms draft agreements. Banks process payments. Cryptocurrency platforms provide digital asset infrastructure.
Very few organisations combine legal oversight, regulatory compliance, escrow administration, cross-border settlement, digital asset capabilities, and international trade expertise within a single integrated solution.
That is where we are different.
Our multidisciplinary approach enables clients to manage the legal, financial, and operational aspects of high-value international transactions through one trusted partner, reducing complexity while enhancing security, transparency, and execution.
Integrated Transaction Management
We oversee every stage of the transaction lifecycle—from structuring the transaction and conducting due diligence, to escrow administration, settlement, and final distribution of funds. Our clients benefit from a seamless process supported by experienced legal and commercial professionals.
Cross-Border Settlement Expertise
International transactions frequently encounter banking restrictions, exchange control requirements, and jurisdictional complexities. Our international settlement capabilities provide practical, compliant solutions that facilitate the movement of value across multiple jurisdictions, currencies, and, where appropriate, digital assets.
Independent Escrow & Paymaster Services
As an independent stakeholder, we administer funds securely until agreed contractual milestones have been satisfied. Our escrow and paymaster services provide confidence to buyers, sellers, investors, and intermediaries by ensuring that funds are released only in accordance with the governing transaction documents.
Legal Oversight & Regulatory Compliance
Every transaction is supported by comprehensive legal documentation and robust AML, KYC, sanctions screening, and source-of-funds verification procedures. Compliance is not an afterthought—it is embedded into every transaction we manage.
Digital Asset & Multi-Currency Settlement
Global commerce increasingly demands flexible settlement options. We facilitate transactions involving multiple fiat currencies as well as selected digital assets, enabling efficient international settlement while maintaining appropriate legal and compliance oversight.
International Trade Expertise
Our team understands the practical realities of international commerce. We regularly support transactions involving commodities, mining, agriculture, manufacturing, cross-border investments, and international supply chains, allowing us to deliver commercially focused solutions that extend well beyond traditional legal services.
Trusted Institutional Partner
Clients choose Roux Attorneys because we combine legal expertise with practical transaction execution. We provide a secure, transparent, and professionally managed framework that gives counterparties the confidence to complete complex international transactions with certainty.
Roux Attorneys Incorporated – Structuring, Securing, and Settling International Transactions Where Traditional Banking Cannot.
We provide professional escrow and paymaster services structured for high-stakes commercial and investment transactions. Our role is to hold, manage, and disburse funds under legally enforceable conditions, offering parties assurance that contractual obligations are honoured and funds are protected.
Escrow services function as a neutral holding mechanism for funds during a transaction. Funds are securely held until all agreed terms are met, protecting all parties involved and reducing counterparty risk in complex and multi-party arrangements
Paymaster services ensure accurate and compliant disbursement of funds once transaction conditions are completed. We administer distribution according to the agreed settlement structure, simplifying multi-beneficiary arrangements and ensuring timely execution.
Multi-Currency & Crypto Framework
Integrated Multi-Currency and Digital Asset Settlement
We structure and administer both traditional fiat and digital asset settlements, allowing counterparties to transact with confidence regardless of currency preference. Our approach ensures that legal and financial controls are maintained throughout the settlement lifecycle.
By leveraging established banking relationships alongside secure crypto custody processes, we facilitate:
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Fiat-to-fiat settlement
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Crypto-to-fiat conversion
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Fiat-to-crypto settlement
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Crypto-to-crypto execution
Our systems prioritise compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks while delivering operational certainty and enhanced transparency for all stakeholders.
ESCROW AND PAYMASTER SERVICES IN MULTI CURRENCIES AND OR CRYPTO
International Trade Facilitation and Cross-Border Payment Solutions
Roux Attorneys provides international trade facilitation services with a specific focus on commodity transactions across Africa and other emerging markets. We act as escrow agent and paymaster on cross-border transactions, enabling buyers and sellers to transact securely and efficiently. Our structure allows us to receive and hold funds in local currency within local banking systems in various African jurisdictions and, in accordance with the transaction requirements, settle payments in foreign currency or stablecoin.
Our cross-border payment solutions are designed for jurisdictions where access to foreign currency is limited, where banking systems are liquidity-constrained, or where traditional international transfers are slow or unreliable. Through our established payment networks and settlement partners, we are able to facilitate compliant cross-border payments, currency conversion, and digital asset settlement where appropriate. This allows international commodity transactions to be executed with greater speed, flexibility, and security, while reducing counterparty risk and settlement delays.
By combining legal oversight, escrow services, paymaster services, and cross-border payment capabilities, Roux Attorneys provides a complete transaction facilitation solution for clients involved in international trade and commodity transactions.
OUR LEADERSHIP
JOHARD ROUX
Managing Director
Johard Roux is the Managing Director of the firm. He has been practising for over 2 decades as a Commercial Lawyer in South Africa and the United Kingdom.
Qualifications
B Com (Specialising in Business Law and Accounting)
B Proc
LLM (Specialising in International Business and Trade Law)
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2nd Floor, Oude Bloemhof Building
18 Plein Street
Stellenbosch
South Africa
7600
Telephone nr +27(0)824489268