our people
Craig Shapiro
practical experience
Craig Shapiro is an Executive at ENS in the Intellectual Property practice.
He is a Fellow of the South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law and a recognised leader in the field of IP commercialisation.
Craig’s practice focuses on delivering strategic legal and commercial advice across the full spectrum of intellectual property transactions. His expertise includes the structuring and negotiation of complex IP agreements, conducting IP due diligence investigations, and advising on the acquisition, management, and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
With a career spanning both private practice and in-house counsel roles, Craig brings a rare combination of deep intellectual property expertise and corporate commercial insight. He has held senior positions at top-tier law firms and served as General Counsel at a publicly listed company on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, equipping him with a unique perspective on the intersection of IP and business strategy.
Craig has advised a diverse client base—from innovative SMEs to globally recognised multinationals—across sectors including technology, media, retail, and manufacturing. His approach is pragmatic, commercially focused, and tailored to enabling business growth through effective IP strategy.
He is widely respected for his thought leadership, collaborative approach, and commitment to excellence in the field of intellectual property law.
qualifications
- BCom (Law) (University of Johannesburg)
- LLB (University of Johannesburg)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Company Law (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa
- Trade Mark Practitioner
- Fellow of the South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law
