The firm’s constitutional and administrative law practice encompasses a broad service offering that focuses on the constitutional and statutory framework regulating the exercise of public power, be it administratively or by the executive. The practice is managed by Leslie Mkhabela, who is supported by a legal team with a proven track record and expertise in regulatory matters.
Apart from its extensive exposure to the public sector in all spheres of government, one of MHA’s distinct advantages is the firm’s strong regulatory background, having among its long-standing clients industry regulators such as the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), South African Diamonds and Precious Metals Regulator (SADPMR) and the National Electricity Regulator of South Africa (NERSA).
Leslie and his team have expertise in legislative drafting and have advised clients in the public and private sectors in the areas of Supply Chain Management (SCM), procurement, compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), and Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). The team also handles judicial reviews (legality reviews and those lodged in terms of PAJA) on behalf of clients.
Leslie also heads up the firm’s Litigation and ADR practice and as such, MHA is well poised to provide litigation support in regulatory and public law matters, something which it has done regularly for more than two decades, in a variety of forums, including the Constitutional Court.
The department offers the following services:
A discerning feature of MHA is its involvement in numerous landmark judgments that have shaped the nation’s constitutional jurisprudence. Our team’s experience working with clients in the public sector and providing regulatory support and advice to clients in the private sector has established MHA as the service provider of choice for businesses operating within regulated industries.
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