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Our story

About the Firm

A boutique law firm built on specialised expertise and an entrepreneurial approach to law.

Our History

A Legacy of Public Law Excellence

AT Mpungose and Dlamini Incorporated (ATMD) is a successor in title of Tomlinson Mnguni James Incorporated (TMJ)’s Public Law department. The department was established, developed, and headed by Agrippa Mpungose — one of the founders of ATMD — in 2009.

ATMD bought this department from TMJ as a going concern and opened its doors on the 1st of July 2020. Today, under the new trading name, we continue to offer a wide range of services to provincial departments, municipalities, state-owned entities, and private entities.

Our team of lawyers have in-depth knowledge and understanding of the legal prescripts that regulate the commercial relationship between organs of the state and private persons, and those that provide for and regulate their powers, processes, compliance, and governance.

What Drives Us

Our Approach

01

Simple Solutions

We cut through complexity to deliver clear, actionable legal advice. We only do what we are good at, ensuring every solution is precise and effective.

02

Exceptional Value

We understand our clients' businesses and the environments they operate in. This enables us to provide personalised service that works toward each client's specific goals.

03

Efficient Service

Our entrepreneurial approach to law means we move with purpose and urgency. We deliver outstanding results without unnecessary bureaucracy or delay.

Leadership

Our Team

Our team of lawyers have in-depth knowledge and understanding of the legal prescripts that regulate the commercial relationship between organs of the state and private persons.

Agrippa Mpungose

Agrippa Mpungose

Sesethu Magaba

Sesethu Magaba

Lungile Ngcobo

Lungile Ngcobo

Asisipho Madikizela

Asisipho Madikizela

Mthokozisi Goodwill Mkhize

Mthokozisi Goodwill Mkhize

Hlompho Xaba

Hlompho Xaba

Asanda Dlamini

Asanda Dlamini

Zimephi Phakathi

Zimephi Phakathi

Kristen Pillay

Kristen Pillay

Agrippa Mpungose

Agrippa Mpungose

Managing Director

Mpungose is a founding director of AT Mpungose and Dlamini Inc. with 20 years' experience as an admitted attorney of the High Court. He specialises in administrative and public procurement law, construction law, commercial law, and drafting of by-laws and policies.

Sesethu Magaba

Sesethu Magaba

Director

Magaba holds an LLB degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and has over six years' experience as an admitted attorney of the High Court.

Lungile Ngcobo

Lungile Ngcobo

Associate

Lungile joined AT Mpungose and Dlamini Inc. as a Candidate Legal Practitioner in 2022 and was admitted as a Candidate Attorney in January 2025, shortly thereafter being appointed as an Associate in February 2025. She holds an LLB degree from Nelson Mandela University.

Asisipho Madikizela

Asisipho Madikizela

Candidate Attorney

Asisipho Madikizela is a junior Candidate Attorney. She obtained her LLB degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg in 2024 and joined our team in June of the same year.

Mthokozisi Goodwill Mkhize

Mthokozisi Goodwill Mkhize

Candidate Attorney

Mthokozisi Goodwill Mkhize is a junior candidate attorney, having joined ATMD team in January 2025. He obtained his LLB degree from the University of Kwazulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg (2023).

Hlompho Xaba

Hlompho Xaba

Candidate Attorney

Hlompho Katlego Xaba is a first year Candidate Attorney who joined the team in January of 2026. She holds two qualifications from the University of Pretoria: BA Law (2023) and LLB (2025).

Asanda Dlamini

Asanda Dlamini

Candidate Attorney

Asanda Sinenhlanhla Dlamini is a junior candidate attorney who joined the team in November 2025. She obtained her LLB degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg in 2025.

Zimephi Phakathi

Zimephi Phakathi

Office Manager

With over 10 years of experience in office administration and business operations, Zimephi has developed extensive expertise in financial administration, office systems, compliance, and organisational management. She plays a key role in maintaining efficient workflows, supporting the firm's strategic objectives, and fostering a professional environment that promotes operational excellence and exceptional client service.

Kristen Pillay

Kristen Pillay

Legal Secretary

Kristen brings over 11 years of extensive experience gained across four different law firms. She has developed a broad and well-rounded understanding of various areas of legal practice, including litigation, deceased estates, commercial matters, family law, labour law, and general legal administration. As a Legal Secretary, Kristen is recognised for her strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage complex legal matters efficiently.

Work With Our Team

Whether you need representation in a procurement dispute or guidance on regulatory compliance, our team is ready to assist.

Our Clients

AT Mpungose and Dlamini Inc. is a boutique law firm that does only what it is good at and takes an entrepreneurial approach to law in ways that provide outstanding results and exceptional value.

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Contact

Top Floor, 12 Montrose Park Boulevard, Victoria Country Club, Estate Office Park, 170 Peter Brown Drive, Montrose, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Tel: +27 33 815 1512
Email: info@atmd.co.za

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