Seven disciplines, one team.
Amila Africa was founded on the strength of deep networks and a shared commitment to shaping high-impact development and investment initiatives across the continent. We tailor each engagement to the institutional and regulatory context of the market concerned.
Lethabo Sithole
An international trade and investment lawyer, Lethabo leads the firm's advisory and transaction work across trade, investment and industrial development.
Her work covers industrial development, cross-border investment structuring, public-private partnerships and regulatory enablement, advising governments, investors and operating companies across Africa.
- Qualifications
- LL.B. (Hons), University of Westminster. LL.M. (Distinction) in International Business Law, Queen Mary University of London. PhD candidate in Economics (Industrial Development), University of Johannesburg.
- Board roles
- Board Member, African Sustainable Economic Zones Alliance (ASEZA). Chair, AfCFTA Youth Forum Advisory Board.
Drawn from seven disciplines
Our core team is supported by associate specialists, engaged where a mandate requires additional expertise.
- 01
Law
International trade, investment and commercial law, including investment treaties and regulatory frameworks.
- 02
Engineering
Technical assessment and due diligence of infrastructure, energy and industrial projects.
- 03
Corporate Finance
Financial modelling, transaction structuring, capital raising and investor engagement.
- 04
Economic Modelling
Economic impact assessment, cost-benefit analysis, investment appraisal and valuation.
- 05
Trade and Investment Advisory
Market access, export development, investment promotion and facilitation.
- 06
Research and Policy Advisory
Sector and market research, policy analysis and stakeholder engagement.
- 07
Digital Transformation
Digital trade, platforms and process modernisation for public and private institutions.
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Associate specialists
Engaged mandate by mandate, where additional expertise is required.
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