Provided by Akheel Jinabhai & Associates (in association with McKee Commercial Law)
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.
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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.
Akheel Jinabhai & Associates advised MMG Australia on the renewal of prospecting and mining licences in Botswana.
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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.
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.
Provided by Akheel Jinabhai & Associates (in association with McKee Commercial Law)
Provided by Akheel Jinabhai & Associates (in association with McKee Commercial Law)
CAPITAL MARKETS, CORPORATE AND OTHERS
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
INFRASTRUCTURE AND PROJECTS
INSOLVENCY
JOINT VENTURES AND PPP
LABOUR LAW
LENDING AND PROJECT FINANCE
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
MINING, ENERGY AND RESOURCES
REGULATORY AND COMPETITION
TOURISM
TRUSTS