LAWYER PROFILE

Phetole Modika

Global 2026

Baker McKenzie

Ranked in 1 practice area

Banking & Finance

South Africa

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Baker McKenzie

Global

Practice Areas

Phetole Modika is a partner in and head of Baker McKenzie's Banking & Finance Practice Group in Johannesburg.

He focuses on general banking and finance law, including secured and unsecured lending, acquisition and leveraged finance as well as structured trade commodity finance across industries in South Africa and in various other jurisdictions on the African continent.

Phetole has also acquired experience in certain niche areas of finance, such as municipal and public finance and has advised clients on the application and implications of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003.

Prior to joining Baker McKenzie, Phetole was a partner at two large South African law firms.

Professional Memberships

Law Society of South Africa - Member

Personal

University of the Witwatersrand (LLB) (2008)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Banking & Finance - South Africa

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Phetole Modika of Baker McKenzie has experience in advising borrowers and lenders on term loan facility agreements and cross-border finance restructurings.

View ranking table

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Phetole Modika is very pragmatic and solution oriented. His willingness to get the matter closed is greatly appreciated.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
Phetole's attention to deal and availability make him stand out.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
He is technically skilled and a great communicator.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
He is a solid all-round lawyer who is able to cut through legal nuances and articulate and incorporate commercial solutions that achieve intention and purpose for both sides.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide