Johanne van der Walt

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Johanne joined the Compliance team as an Associate in 2025 and plays a key role in supporting the firm’s compliance function by managing day-to-day operational tasks.

She holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland and spent a semester abroad studying at the Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia. As a student, Johanne completed a Consulting Internship at EY and volunteered her time at a free legal clinic.

After relocating to London in 2024, Johanne started her career in Compliance at one of the UK’s largest trading brokerages, where she gained experience working within a highly regulated space.

Johanne grew up in South Africa, Saudi Arabia and New Zealand and is fluent in Afrikaans. Outside of work, she enjoys swimming, travelling with friends and listening to live music.

Christen Schuler

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Christen joined the Hollyport London office as a compliance officer in October 2022. She manages Hollyport’s compliance with UK and US regulations, educating employees on regulatory requirements and their individual responsibilities.

Christen started her career in financial markets in the U.S. She gained a BSc in Human Resource Management and then focused on business law and compliance in financial institutions. She gained her bar admissions from Illinois State Bar

In her spare time, Christen enjoys spending time with her dog and exploring the UK. She can also be found fixing up her old Victorian home in East London.