Who We Are
Tokyo Ndlela Attorneys Inc is a specialist legal and advisory firm supporting clients operating in regulated, capital-intensive and high-risk environments, with a particular focus on the mining, energy and investment sectors.
The firm was established to address a recurring gap in the market: the need for commercially grounded legal advice that goes beyond technical compliance and supports real-world decision-making. Our work sits at the intersection of regulation, capital, operations and stakeholder engagement.
We regularly advise local and foreign clients pursuing projects and investments across Southern Africa, providing strategic guidance on regulatory frameworks, transactions, governance and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
What We Do Differently
Our approach is pragmatic, sector-informed and outcomes-driven. We do not operate as a volume-driven general practice. Instead, we focus on matters where legal risk directly impacts commercial viability, project execution or capital deployment.
Clients work with us when they require:
Strategic regulatory insight in complex environments
Transactional support informed by industry realities
Clear, decisive advice aligned with commercial objectives
Our Team
Our team comprises experienced legal professionals with deep exposure to mining, energy, environmental and commercial matters. We combine strong academic foundations with practical industry experience, enabling us to advise with both technical precision and commercial awareness.
We work collaboratively with our clients, external advisors and stakeholders to deliver solutions that are tailored, defensible and implementable.
Our Values
We are committed to delivering high-quality legal advice while maintaining a strong awareness of environmental, social and governance considerations that increasingly shape regulatory and commercial outcomes.
Our values are reflected in how we advise — with integrity, clarity and accountability — and in how we engage with regulators, communities and counterparties on behalf of our clients.
Committed to the Profession
Beyond client work, our leadership actively contributes to industry bodies and professional associations within the mining, energy and legal sectors, participating in policy dialogue, advocacy and professional development initiatives.
This involvement ensures that our advice is informed not only by the law as it stands, but by where regulation and industry practice are heading.
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