Dries is an experienced advocate and risk professional with nearly three decades of practice in the fields of law, insurance, litigation, credit, and risk management. His career began in private legal practice, where he specialised in insurance litigation and personal injury matters. Over time, he progressed to senior leadership, heading litigation departments and later transitioning into advocacy, with a strong focus on insurance law, personal injury, and liability disputes. For several years he served as a lawyer and advocate, deepening his expertise in insurance contract-related litigation and personal injury litigation, including Road Accident Fund (RAF), medical negligence, and public liability matters. He then moved into corporate leadership, where he combined his legal expertise with financial structuring, overseeing risk, credit, and litigation finance. In this capacity, he was responsible for developing and managing innovative solutions that supported legal practitioners and their clients in complex personal injury cases. Known for his analytical ability and solution-driven approach, Dries has built a career on integrating legal knowledge with business and financial insight. He is regarded for his leadership, client-focused approach, and his ability to manage complex risks while guiding teams and organisations to achieve results.