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Akheel Jinabhai & Associates (in association with McKee Commercial Law)

Corporate/Commercial

Global Guide 2026 : Botswana


Akheel Jinabhai & Associates (in association with McKee Commercial Law)

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The Corporate Commercial Department is best known for delivering commercially astute, sector-focused legal solutions across complex, regulated, and transaction-driven environments. The department has built a strong reputation for advising local and international clients on high-value, multi-disciplinary matters that require a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, market dynamics, and commercial risk.

The department has well-established expertise across key sectors of the Botswana economy, including banking and financial services, mining and energy, infrastructure and construction, hospitality and tourism, healthcare, agriculture, education, transport, telecommunications, retail, and financial technology (fintech). In particular, the team is recognized for its strong footprint in mining and energy, where it provides end-to-end legal support across the lifecycle of projects, from exploration and feasibility to construction, operations, expansion, and exit. The department also has significant experience advising financial institutions and investors on structured finance, project finance, Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), and capital markets transactions.

Industries (12)

  • MINING, ENERGY AND RESOURCES
  • LENDING AND PROJECT FINANCE
  • REGULATORY AND COMPETITION
  • MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
  • COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
  • JOINT VENTURES AND PPP
  • TRUSTS
  • INSOLVENCY
  • CAPITAL MARKETS, CORPORATE AND OTHERS
  • TOURISM
  • LABOUR LAW
  • INFRASTRUCTURE AND PROJECTS

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Corporate/Commercial - Botswana

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Akheel Jinabhai & Associates (in association with McKee Commercial Law) is a Gaborone-based, full-service law firm that has expertise in energy and mining matters, often acting for international mining houses. Its team is capable of handling corporate and financing mandates. It is also applauded for the considerable strength of its real estate team, which represents numerous property developers.

Work Highlights

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  • Akheel Jinabhai & Associates advised MMG Australia on the renewal of prospecting and mining licences in Botswana.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Mark McKee
    Band 2Mark McKee

    Mark McKee

    Mark McKee is noted for his extensive banking and finance experience. He is well versed in acting for high profile commercial lenders and private equity investors, including in the context of major mining and energy projects. He also handles commercial matters, such as joint venture agreements.

    • Mark McKee is very intelligent and I can only say good things about him. He is a fantastic lawyer.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Akheel Jinabhai
    Band 3Akheel Jinabhai

    Akheel Jinabhai

    Managing partner Akheel Jinabhai has a strong focus on real estate. He is deeply experienced at providing counsel on property transactions and also assists with commercial and financing work.

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