About Us

At Thompsons Legal Alliance, we redefine legal tech consultancy, ensuring you're not just meeting legal requirements but surpassing them. —Your ally in legal excellence, we don't just offer legal services. We build lasting partnerships. Your success is our priority and we are committed to being your trusted legal ally every step of the way.

COMMERCIAL AGILITY

WHY CHOOSE US

We Offer Fractional CLO Services

Welcome to the innovative realm, where our legal tech consultancy firm is cloaked with a digital, commercial and forward-thinking perspective; poised to soar into the dynamic arena of Web3 and Web4.

Fractionalising the services of a Chief Legal Officer for decentralised and innovative ventures, ensures adherence to best business practices and legal compliance for global expansion; all of the upside and none of the downside.

We propel businesses toward success in this new era of the law, harnessing the transformative potential of decentralised economies, tokenisation, and community-driven engagements.

From inception, we weave your commercial objectives into every strategy, fostering an engagement where traditional barriers dissolve, and possibilities expand.

With a profound commitment to excellence and a track record of success, we are your dedicated partners in navigating the intricate world of evolving legal matters.

MEET OUR TEAM

FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

Charné Thompson

Our Founder imbues unconventional thinking with a deep understanding and appreciation of the ever-evolving laws in relation to blockchain technology; tokenisation; commercial negotiations, corporate structuring; data protection; global Anti-Money Laundering; Risk Management Compliance Protocols and regulatory frameworks.

A practicing attorney, with years of valuable international experience. Charné holds BA LAW, LLB, and LLM qualifications; specialising in Web3, Commercial law and Corporate structuring; while servicing clients globally.

In addition, Charné has been appointed as the head of the African Chapter for the global organisation Women in Web3 (WiW3CH) and is Co-Founder of a Climate Tech Start-Up.

Having successfully guided numerous innovators in the industry, on the legal intricacies surrounding web3 and web4 projects; she is well-positioned to navigate the complexities of the on-chain ecosystem.

ai and technology expert

Leanne Maroun

Leanne stands as a legal ally, with a razor-sharp legal mind and an intimate understanding of cutting-edge technologies, she deftly navigates the intricate web of AI governance and technology law. Leanne's commercial acumen empowers clients to turn legal challenges into strategic advantages in the digital age. An admitted attorney and Notary Public of the High Court of South Africa, holding an LLB and LLM with a certificate in Cyber Law. Her expertise encompasses AI governance, data, consumer protection and privacy law; cyber law; music, broadcasting and media law; as well as conducting legal training and workshops.

Leanne started her career at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc, progressing from Candidate Attorney to Associate; She then progressed to Econet Media Limited for broadcast licensing and technology agreements and subsequently served as a legal advisor at Sasfin Bank Limited.

Whether crafting AI governance strategies, ensuring data privacy compliance, or negotiating cutting-edge technology agreements, Leanne brings a forward-thinking approach that anticipates legal challenges.