1. Description of the Company
Mammodi Leshilo Attorneys is a proudly South African, 100% black-owned and controlled law firm established in the Republic of South Africa. Founded on 17 November 2023 in Polokwane, Limpopo Province, the firm operates within the jurisdiction of the Limpopo Division of the High Court of South Africa.
Strategically located in the economic heartland of Limpopo, the firm provides comprehensive, integrated, and in-depth legal services throughout the country. We are committed to delivering specialised, solution oriented legal counsel grounded in technical excellence, ethical integrity, and contextual awareness of South Africa's diverse socio-economic and regulatory landscape.
Our director brings over two decades of distinguished legal experience, having been involved in some of the most transformative labour and commercial matters in both the private and public sectors. This experience, combined with our established relationships with leading advocates and law firms nationwide, enables us to offer a seamless "single-firm" experience whether acting independently or in collaboration with strategic partners.
We are resolutely client-centred. Our advisory model is tailored to the unique commercial, institutional, and operational realities of each client. We work directly with executive leadership and in-house legal teams, providing clear, practical, and business-aligned advice. Our aim is not merely to resolve disputes, but to anticipate risk, structure compliance, and contribute to sustainable institutional growth.
2. Management Team and Key Personnel
2.1 Director: Mammodi Cedrick Leshilo
Qualification: B. Proc (University of the North)
Mr. Leshilo has been an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa since 2005. He has practised extensively in niche labour, commercial, and general litigation environments, representing both private and public sector clients across multiple industries.
His practice spans both contentious and non-contentious employment law, commercial litigation, constitutional and administrative law, insurance law (including Road Accident Fund claims), and public procurement. He has represented clients in the CCMA, various Bargaining Councils, the Labour Court, Labour Appeal Court, Magistrates' Courts, and the High Court.
His experience includes, among others:
- Commercial litigation and drafting of pleadings
- Corporate and commercial advisory, including mergers and acquisitions
- Employment restructuring and Section 197 transfers
- Collective bargaining and strike management
- Public sector advisory under the PFMA, MFMA, and Municipal Systems Act
- Government contracting and regulatory compliance
- Insolvency, sequestration, and liquidation proceedings
- Policy review and complex legal opinions
Prior to founding the firm, Mr. Leshilo acted for organised labour against major industry leaders in sectors including automotive, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, construction, mining, logistics, energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. He has also represented government departments and local authorities in high-level employment and regulatory disputes.
He remains committed to continuous professional development and intends pursuing further academic advancement in corporate and commercial law.
2.2 Support Structure
Although a focused and agile practice, the firm is supported by a highly experienced Legal Secretary and Office Manager with multidisciplinary expertise across legal disciplines. Continuous professional development ensures administrative excellence and ethical compliance at all operational levels.
3. Legal Services Offered
3.1 General Commercial and Corporate Law
We provide comprehensive commercial advisory and litigation services, including:
- Drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts (SLAs, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, partnerships)
- Company registrations, trusts, and other legal entities
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Corporate governance and compliance advisory
- Commercial litigation arising from contractual disputes
- Competition and insurance law
- Sequestration and liquidation proceedings
Our firm leverages long standing professional networks to ensure that specialised commercial matters are handled with precision and strategic foresight.
3.2 Legal Collections and Debt Recovery
We provide structured and ethically managed debt recovery services for corporate and institutional clients. Our approach is grounded in cost-efficiency, strategic assessment of recovery prospects, and continuous client communication.
Through advanced debtor-tracing systems and electronic tools, we ensure efficient recovery processes while safeguarding clients against unnecessary litigation costs. Flexible risk sharing arrangements may be negotiated where appropriate.
3.3 Labour and Employment Law
Labour law remains a cornerstone of our practice. Services include:
- Policy review and compliance audits
- Disciplinary hearings (Chairperson or Prosecutor)
- Pre-dismissal inquiries
- Collective bargaining and strike management
- Employment equity compliance
- Administrative law advisory
- Public sector legal opinions under PFMA, MFMA, and Municipal legislation
We represent both employers and employees across all relevant dispute resolution forums.
3.4 Civil Litigation and Insurance Claims
Our firm has extensive experience in:
- Road Accident Fund claims
- Motor vehicle collision claims
- General delictual claims
- Defence of civil actions
We are well-versed in the procedural and evidentiary standards applicable to civil litigation.
3.5 Administration of Deceased Estates and Trusts
We assist in the administration of deceased estates and the structuring and management of trusts, ensuring compliance with statutory and fiduciary obligations.
4. Company History
The firm commenced practice in November 2023 under the sole directorship of Mr. Leshilo. Built upon a foundation of professional discipline, resilience, and principled advocacy, the firm reflects a deliberate commitment to legal excellence rooted in lived experience and institutional competence.
5. Commercial Equity
Mammodi Leshilo Attorneys is deeply committed to advancing economic participation for historically disadvantaged communities. The firm actively supports professional development, mentorship, and opportunities for candidate attorneys and students through vacation work and structured training initiatives.
6. Women and Persons with Disabilities Empowerment
We affirm, both in principle and practice, the importance of gender equity and the inclusion of persons living with disabilities. Our commitment is not symbolic but grounded in measurable participation, fair opportunity, and ethical accountability within our institutional framework.
7. Infrastructure
Operating from Polokwane, the firm is supported by reliable administrative and technological infrastructure. Through our association with DOCEX and integrated systems, we are able to operate efficiently across multiple magisterial districts without reliance on correspondent firms, thereby reducing costs for clients.
8. Resources and Technology
We utilise electronic systems and digital communication platforms to enhance efficiency, reporting, and cost management. Available systems include:
- Outlook-based communication platforms
- Lawyers Access Web
- Integrated reporting tools for collections and litigation
We remain adaptable and willing to integrate client-specific software to improve transparency and reporting efficiency.
9. Co-operation with Other Firms
We are prepared to collaborate with approved firms of attorneys on an ad hoc or ongoing basis. Our approach prioritises efficiency, avoidance of duplication, and equitable remuneration based on actual work performed.
10. Financial Matters and Billing Structure
We operate on agreed billing structures tailored to client needs, whether annual retainers, project-based agreements, or ad hoc arrangements. Matters are managed cost-effectively, typically under the supervision of a single responsible professional to ensure accountability and efficiency.
Detailed accounts are rendered with sufficient particularity to promote transparency. Discounts may be negotiated based on volume, duration, complexity, and scope of work. Clients retain the right to request taxation of bills where necessary.
Our internal management framework ensures ethical compliance, fiscal discipline, and professional integrity in all financial dealings.
11. Mission Statement
Our mission is to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of constitutional democracy, economic transformation, and sustainable development within the Republic of South Africa.
We are committed to:
- Advancing meaningful black economic empowerment
- Promoting equal opportunity across race and gender
- Delivering clear, practical, and jargon-free legal advice
- Building enduring client relationships grounded in trust and integrity
- Supporting sustainable business practices and responsible governance
We aim to grow steadily into a leading full service law firm recognised for excellence, ethical leadership, and transformative impact within South Africa and beyond.
Mammodi Leshilo Attorneys
Excellence. Integrity. Transformation.
