About LexEco
Practical. Field-tested.
Legally aligned.
Gain environmental clarity and confidence.
Who We Are.
LexEco is an environmental consulting practice delivering clear, defensible and regulator-ready solutions for high-compliance industries.
We combine practitioner expertise with legal alignment to keep your operations compliant, protected and moving, without inflated scopes or unnecessary costs.
Our work helps clients reduce risk, improve performance and make confident, well-informed decisions.
Our Purpose and Mission.
To bring clarity, accuracy and accountability to environmental decision-making, enabling organisations to operate responsibly while protecting South Africa’s natural systems.
To deliver science-based, legally aligned environmental and ecological solutions that:
- reduce regulatory stress
- prevent project delays
- strengthen compliance standards
- and contribute to long-term environmental and socio-economic sustainability.
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Our Approach.
Reduce risk, improve performance and make well-informed decisions.
Simple, Honest, Accurate
We focus on what you truly need, nothing more.
No inflated scopes. No confusion.
No “grey areas.”
Science + Law = Defensible Work
Guided by experienced environmental practitioners, ecological specialists and environmental lawyers.
This integration ensures your documentation can withstand regulatory scrutiny and stringent audit processes whilst ensuring easy and effective implementation and guidance.
Built Around Your Operations
We focus on practicality.
Our solutions are designed to help you keep your business running, avoid penalties, and stay ahead of regulatory expectations.
Fast, Clear and Transparent
We communicate simply, deliver quickly, and keep you fully informed, every step of the way.
Meet the Team
Our team brings more than 30 years of combined expertise in environmental law, rehabilitation planning, and environmental compliance, helping clients achieve sustainable, compliant, and future-ready projects.
Riette Landsberg
Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)
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Riette leads our environmental consulting, reporting and fieldwork division.
Her expertise includes the undertaking of complex EIAs, BARs, Section 24G applications, compliance monitoring, and specialist-study coordination.
Known for her precision and clarity, she ensures every project is evidence-based and regulator-ready
Gerron Fraser
Environmental, Mining & Commercial Attorney
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Gerron provides environmental and regulatory legal oversight, ensuring all work aligns with NEMA, NWA, MPRDA, and related frameworks.
His experience in mining, energy and infrastructure law strengthens the defensibility of our reports and recommendations.
Davide Bishop
Environmental, Mining & Climate-Law Attorney
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Ranked as a global thought leader in environmental and climate change law, Davide contributes strategic legal insight to complex projects, compliance systems and ESG matters. He ensures our clients receive legally sound, forward-looking environmental advice.
Alex Maemu Masianoga
Business Development Manager
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Alex leads business development, focusing on strategic partnerships, client growth, and market positioning in the environmental and sustainability sectors. His background in finance, logistics, and energy, shaped by roles at Transnet Freight Rail, Sempa Diamonds, and various investment ventures, equips him with a deep understanding of complex commercial ecosystems. With postgraduate qualifications in Investment and Finance from Queen Mary University of London and an Honours in Economics from the University of Glasgow, Alex brings analytical precision and entrepreneurial drive to his role.
Gabriel Henri Lidchi
Associate Attorney
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Gabriel supports integrated environmental compliance, due diligence, risk assessments and regulatory interpretation. His commercial and governance expertise strengthens the operational side of environmental compliance.
Ethan Gibbon
Senior Associate
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Bridges science and statute to land approvals and keep projects compliant.
Expertise: NEMA & MPRDA • Project Compliance • Due Diligence • Appeals • Sustainable Development
Tshegofatso Motswasele
Administrative Assistant
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Tshegofatso ensures smooth day-to-day operations and provides vital support on compliance-related processes, including KYC and CDD. Her strong organisational skills and attention to detail help the team deliver efficient, professional service on environmental and regulatory projects
Industries We Serve.
We support organisations operating in high-compliance, high-impact environments, including:
Mining & quarrying
Energy & renewables
Industrial & manufacturing
Agriculture & water users
Construction & infrastructure development
Logistics & specialised operations
Waste, recycling recovery and treatment facilities
Our clients work in sectors where environmental accuracy, legal defensibility, and operational continuity are critical.
Clients & Partnerships.
We are proud to support clients across South Africa.
Professional Bodies & Associations.
- Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA)
- International Association for Impact Assessment South Africa (IAIAsa)
- South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP)
These partnerships help ensure our work meets the highest standards of scientific and professional practice.
The Impact We Strive to Make.
Reduced Environmental Risk
Helping you minimise environmental exposure and meet regulatory expectations.
Responsible Development
Supporting sustainable, compliant growth across high-impact industries.
Stronger Ecological Resilience
Delivering accurate fieldwork, data interpretation, and compliance planning.
Transparent Environmental Governance
Promoting ethical, science-aligned decision-making at every stage.
Sustainable Resource Management
Contributing to long-term environmental and operational stability in South Africa.
Our vision:
A business landscape where environmental responsibility and operational success work in harmony.
Work With Us.
If you want environmental clarity, reliable compliance, and a partner who simplifies the complexities of environmental law and science, we’re here to help.
