Mitch, the founder of Brooks and Co Attorneys Inc, is a South African Qualified Practising Attorney who specializes in offering expert guidance on legal and privacy matters. His primary focus revolves around aiding businesses in navigating the complexities of commerce, compliance, privacy, and transformation.

Mitch’s approach revolves around delivering practical and effective solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of each client.

With a diverse clientele ranging from startups to JSE listed entities, Organs of State, and international organizations seeking expansion into South Africa, Mitch provides strategic counsel to ensure smooth operations in the region.

His success stories include aiding South African businesses in establishing operations in the UK, emphasizing personal data and technology. Additionally, he assists in-house teams in filling privacy compliance roles as an outsourced consultant, offering insights from both a legal and governance perspective.

Mitch has conducted adequacy and transfer impact assessments for cross-border data transfers, resulting in cost-saving strategies for clients and the adoption of more efficient technologies. Furthermore, he has collaborated with product developers of global car manufacturers, conducted CCTV assessments for manufacturers in the defense and aviation industries, and provided training and consultation on employee monitoring in the workplace.

Mitch also has expertise in advising on and drafting bespoke commercial contracts.

In 2021, he obtained an LL.M (Public Procurement Policy & Regulation) (cum laude) at Stellenbosch University finishing at the top of his class. He returned to Stellenbosch University to lecture this same course during 2023 on a remote and part-time basis.

Mitch is incredibly passionate about protecting the public purse (taxpayers’ money), contributing to public procurement law reform, and successfully navigating enterprises that service the State.

He is a member of AdJASA | Special Interest Group on Procurement.