Expertise
Lesedi Mphahlele is a Director at Fairbridges Wertheim Becker, specialising in sports law, commercial litigation, and dispute resolution. Admitted as an attorney in 2010, Lesedi represents major clients across the sporting and corporate landscapes, including Cricket South Africa (CSA), the South African Football Association (SAFA), MTN, Titans Cricket, Eastern Cricket Union, Gauteng Football Association, Baroka Football Club, the SAIL Group, and the Golden Lions Rugby Union.
He acts in complex sports-related disputes before tribunals such as the Premier Soccer League (PSL), BCCSA, ICASA, and the Press Council of South Africa. His practice covers commercial rights, contract negotiations, reputation management (including defamation disputes), governance, doping and match-fixing issues, and forensic investigations.
Lesedi’s career highlights include acting for SAFA in successfully defending the challenge to the 2022 elections brought in Ria Ledwaba v SAFA before the Gauteng Division of the High Court, Pretoria.
He also advises on compliance with sports governance codes, strategic leadership in sporting bodies, and class actions linked to doping and integrity matters in the sports sector.
Methodology
Clients trust Lesedi for his sharp legal analysis, commercial acumen, and strategic approach to resolving complex sports law disputes. His ability to bridge regulatory, governance, and commercial issues positions him as a leading figure in the South African sports legal arena.
Qualifications
- LLB (University of Venda, 2007)
- Higher Certificate in Sports Law (Distinction) (University of Pretoria, 2021)
Recognition
- Mondaq Thought Leadership Award Winner (Spring 2025)
