Who We Are
Perle Business and Mining Solutions (PBMS) (registered as Perle Business Solutions PTY (LTD) is a premier provider of Corporate Legal and Policy Services, specialising in the mining sector and offering tailored solutions to governments, state-owned enterprises, investors, and private mining firms across Africa.
We work with the mining industry to provide legal, policy, regulatory, and governance support frameworks aligned with best practice, thereby fostering responsible, transparent, and sustainable operations.
We provide bespoke legal and policy solutions to help stakeholders in the mining industry navigate regulations, mitigate risks, and improve efficiency. PBMS empowers stakeholders to drive economic growth, strengthen industry compliance requirements, and achieve long-term sustainability with confidence.
Our Key Personnel
Ellen Gara
Managing Partner
Ellen Gara is the Founder and Managing Partner of Perle Business and Mining Solutions (PBMS), a boutique advisory firm advancing governance, compliance, and innovation across Africa’s mining and corporate sectors.
A Corporate Legal and Governance Expert with a proven track record in high-stakes global transactions. Ellen has worked across Africa and the United Kingdom, engaging stakeholders throughout Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the United States.
Her cross-sector and global experience spans corporate, public, non-profit, and development institutions, including mining, energy, manufacturing, education, and infrastructure. She leads transformative corporate legal and policy initiatives that strengthen governance, enhance compliance, and promote ethical, sustainable, and transparent business practices.
Our Vision
To be the preeminent legal and policy advisory firm in Africa’s mining sector by 2030.
Our Mission
Our purpose is to provide expert legal, policy, regulatory, and governance support frameworks and solutions that empower governments, state-owned enterprises, investors, and mining firms across Africa to operate with integrity and unparalleled efficiency. We are dedicated to advancing economic growth, environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and capacity building, ensuring a resilient and sustainable future for Africa’s mining sector.
Our Core Values
Championing Sustainable Practices
Legal and policy excellence for long-term impact.
Delivering Unmatched Client Success
Client success is our priority.
Leading with Integrity
Ethical practices are at the core of our work
Forging Strategic Collaborations
Fostering partnerships for mutual growth.