Meet Our Team

Meet Our Team

We are a vibrant team of thought leaders

Our team consists of lawyers, consultants and support staff. We all have a passion for commercial, regulatory and ICT law. You will see from our profiles that we are a diverse, talented and professional team that work well together.

Our key areas of expertise are, among others, technology law, privacy law, media law, intellectual property law, corporate and commercial law, procurement and administrative law.

Directors

Director
Lucien Pierce
Lucien is an attorney admitted to practise in South Africa and has been a director at PPM Attorneys since 2004. He has specialised in telecommunications law, privacy, data protection and cybersecurity law, information technology law and emerging technology law for over 25 years. His practice includes advising on transactional, commercial, regulatory, compliance and litigation aspects of these areas. Best Lawyers have recognised Lucien as one of the Best Lawyers in Johannesburg – Information Technology Law and Regulatory Practice, for both 2023 and 2024. Lucien has represented and represents organisations such as the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, China Telecom, Sasol, AECI, Liquid Telecom, the South African National Space Agency, South African Music Performance Rights Association and Anglo American on information and communications technology and information security matters.

Associates

Senior Associate
Lucinda Botes
Lucinda is a Senior Associate at PPM Attorneys. She specialises in Information and Communications Technology (“ICT”) law, with a focus on data privacy, cybersecurity and telecommunications regulation. She has advised listed manufacturing companies and public entities, including on telecommunications regulatory compliance, licensing, and operation and maintenance agreements. She has experience in multi-million rand ICT transactions, including structuring funding arrangements and providing regulatory guidance on change of control provisions, licensing conditions and compliance requirements in telecommunications licensing. She advises on licensing renewals, spectrum use, submarine cable landing stations and resale of electronic communications services. She drafts technology-related agreements, leads privacy compliance projects, develops risk frameworks and advises on procurement, media, copyright and commercial matters and training for clients in both the public and private sectors.
Associate
Tshegofatso Phahlamohlaka
Tshegofatso Phahlamohlaka is an Associate at PPM Attorneys and holds an LLB degree from University of the Western Cape. Tshegofatso has experience in privacy law, commercial law, intellectual property law and regulatory compliance within the telecommunications industry.

Consultants

Consultant
Yashoda Rajoo
Yashoda Rajoo is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa with extensive experience in legal research, writing, and advisory work. Yashoda holds an LLB (University of KwaZulu-Natal).
Consultant
Nazreen Pandor
Nazreen Pandor is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa and a Qualified Arbitrator. She is also a Certified Fraud Examiner and has extensive experience of over ten years in the Public and Private Sector.

Candidate Legal Practitioners

Candidate Legal Practitioner
Tshimangadzo Nengovhela
Tshimangadzo serves as a Candidate Legal Practitioner at PPM Attorneys. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Law and Politics from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2020 and subsequently completed her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree in 2022.
Candidate Legal Practitioner
Kgomotso Mabena
Kgomotso Mabena is a Candidate Legal Practitioner at PPM Attorneys. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Psychology, Law, and Philosophy, which she obtained from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2022. She then went on to complete her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at the same university in 2023.
Candidate Legal Practitioner
Nokwanda Mkhize
Nokwanda is a Candidate Legal Practitioner at PPM Attorneys. She graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from the IIE Varsity College. Her academic excellence and growing portfolio of hands-on experience reflect an unwavering dedication to mastering her craft and staying ahead in a rapidly changing legal field.
Candidate Legal Practitioner
Luyanda Maema
Luyanda is a Candidate Legal Practitioner at PPM Attorneys. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of laws obtained from the University of the Witwatersrand. She brings strong research, writing and organisational skills, approaching every task with precision and initiative.
Legal Intern
Ethan van der Merwe
Ethan is a Legal Intern at PPM Attorneys. He graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand where he completed his LLB at the end of 2024.
Legal Intern
Nolitha Mrwata
Nolitha Mrwata is a Legal Intern at PPM Attorneys. She obtained her BCom Law degree in 2021 and her LLB degree in 2023 from the University of Pretoria. Nolitha has experience in compliance within the telecommunications sector, where she developed the ability to translate complex legislation into practical guidance. She also possesses strong legal research, communication, and writing skills.
Legal Intern
Senelo Thaba
Senelo Thaba is a Legal Intern at PPM Attorneys. He completed his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at the University of Limpopo. His academic training and developing practical experience reflect a strong commitment to understanding the legal implications of emerging technologies, particularly in the areas of artificial intelligence and data protection.

Support Staff

Office Administrator
Palmer Katiyo
Palmer is a qualified and experience office administrator with over 10 years’ work experience. Some of her duties includes telephone and reception management, tender management and legal secretary duties.
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