In this Business Talk with Michael Avery interview, Phetheni Nkuna discusses how legal firms in Africa are evolving to meet new needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nkuna is the Chief Operating Officer at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) and has worked at the company for over six years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In her current role, she leverages her expertise in employment law to guide operational strategies and drive organisational growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prior to being appointed COO, Nkuna served as the Director for Employment Law at CDH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her experience from holding this role have proven to be instrumental in the execution of her current duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nkuna holds an MBA and a Postgraduate diploma in General Management from the GIBS Business School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She also holds a Master of Laws (LLM) in Labour Law and has completed a Programme in Advanced Law from the University of Pretoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this Business Talk interview, Nkuna discusses the biggest operational pressures law firms are facing in emerging markets and where inefficiencies typically emerge in professional organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nkuna shares whether she thinks the legal sector has been slow or fast in adapting to new pressures and unpacks how CDH is meeting the newest client requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She also outlines where she sees economic activity in Africa translating most clearly into demand for legal services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nkuna concludes the interview by offering her outlook on what she believes will define a successful Pan-African law firm that can scale sustainably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Watch the interview with Phetheni Nkuna below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n