Philadelphia Lala
About Philadelphia Lala
Philadelphia Lala serves as Legal Counsel and Company Secretary at Hatch, where she provides legal and strategic support for acquisitions and joint ventures. She has extensive experience in litigation and has previously worked for notable firms such as Bowmans and De Beers.
Work at Hatch
Currently, Philadelphia Lala serves as Legal Counsel and Company Secretary at Hatch, a role she has held since 2012. In this position, she provides strategic, commercial, and legal input on acquisitions and joint ventures specifically for Hatch Africa. She is also responsible for directing external legal resources and engages in drafting and negotiating various agreements related to procurement, employment matters, and intellectual property. Additionally, she is a member of the Steering Team at Hatch Africa, contributing to strategic decision-making.
Previous Experience in Law
Prior to her tenure at Hatch, Philadelphia Lala worked at Bowmans, a law firm, as an Associate from 2010 to 2012 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. She also served as Legal Counsel at De Beers from 2007 to 2010 in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. Earlier in her career, she gained experience as a Candidate Attorney and Associate at Mallinicks Inc from 2005 to 2007 in South Africa. Throughout these roles, she handled a variety of litigation matters, including unfair dismissals.
Education and Expertise
Philadelphia Lala completed her secondary education at St Boniface Roman Catholic High School from 1996 to 2000. She then pursued a Bachelor of Law degree at the University of the Western Cape, where she studied from 2001 to 2004. Her educational background has equipped her with the necessary legal knowledge and skills to excel in her roles within the legal field.