Global Guide 2026 : Botswana
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Desai Law Group is a highly regarded law firm respected for its corporate and commercial expertise, covering M&A, investments and financing matters. The team is experienced across a range of sectors, including energy, mining, real estate and telecoms. It is also capable of leading restructuring mandates.
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Desai Law Group assisted Jindal Energy Botswana with the construction of a coal-fired power station.
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Desai Law Group has experience in advising on complex transactions that are delivered successfully; this makes it stand out in the industry. It always delivers work of exceptionally high standards.
The team at Desai Law Group is very committed and willing to go the extra mile to assist. It is highly knowledgeable and insightful.
The firm has the ability to balance the legal considerations with business considerations to find a more suitable resolution for us as a client.
The firm's team is experienced, diverse and talented.
The firm has lawyers who are experts within the area of commercial law. They are reliable, responsive and always meet their timelines.
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Founding partner Rizwan Desai is renowned for his depth of transactional experience, covering M&A, financing and capital markets deals. His expertise also encompasses financial structuring and regulatory matters.
Rizwan Desai is an exceptional and highly experienced attorney, bringing wisdom, strategy and tact to business dealings. He ensures that transactions make business sense.
Eleng Mugabe has a growing profile in the Botswana market. She has broad-ranging transaction-related experience, covering M&A and finance matters in addition to advising on the associated competition law considerations.
Eleng Mugabe has an eye for detail. She is diligent, thorough and always able to provide guidance on matters in simpler, easier ways for the client to appreciate.
Eleng is very efficient in the manner she does her work. She is always reliable and makes time for her clients.
Eleng Mugabe is highly experienced in corporate and commercial matters. She is engaging and approachable and always willing to assist.
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