General Business Law
Global Guide 2024 : Botswana
Band 1
Email address
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Provided by Minchin & Kelly (Botswana)
Minchin & Kelly (Botswana) provides high quality legal services to Botswana clients, but has also developed into a leading provider of services to international clients doing business in the country.
The firm is the Botswana member of DLA Piper Africa.
Clients
Clients include financial institutions, private companies, national utilities, global corporations, sections of the Botswana Government and high-net worth individuals.
Practice Groups
Include:
- Corporate & Commercial
- Banking & Finance
- Projects & Infrastructure
- Civil & Commercial litigation
- Labour
- Real Estate
- Mining
- Energy
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Financial Recoveries
Recent Work
Energy
Advising Botswana Oil Limited on the establishment of a Coal to Liquid Facility
Infrastructure
Advising Cambridge Investments on servitude rights for major waterpipe.
Financial
Advising Stanbic Bank Botswana Limited on a multi-currency million loan facility to Norsad Finance Limited
Mining
Advising Sandfire on the establishment of a mine in Ghanzi
Real Estate
Legal advisor for mining client for the acquisition of property rights for the establishment of a new Copper Mine.
Insurance
BWP100 million claim against Minet Botswana (Pty) Ltd.
Agriculture
Advising Public Enterprises Evaluation Privatisation Agency on the Botswana Meat Commission
Litigation
Representing BPOPF in a dispute with its former asset manager in relation to a BWP 500,000,000.00 claim.
Chambers Review
Minchin & Kelly (Botswana) has a long-standing presence in the market with a broad range of expertise in both contentious and non-contentious mandates. The lawyers of the firm often assist with financial and real estate matters as part of a wider commercial practice. The firm also handles litigation and arbitration. The team is able to draw on wider expertise across the region as part of DLA Piper Africa.
Work Highlights
- Minchin & Kelly (Botswana) represented Southern African Development Community in defending against a claim of contractual damages and unlawful termination of contract brought by Vintage Empire.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Minchin & Kelly are really outstanding in the market. Their team shows a good understanding of both the commercial and technical aspects of matters."
"Their commitment to timelines in terms of delivery and reporting is impressive."
"Minchin & Kelly are really outstanding in the market. Their team shows a good understanding of both the commercial and technical aspects of matters."
"Their commitment to timelines in terms of delivery and reporting is impressive."
Notable Practitioners
Jayne Cross has a notable insurance disputes practice. She is respected for her handling of sensitive liquidation cases and arbitration proceedings.
"Jayne Cross is nothing short of brilliant and her knowledge of the law is outstanding."
"She demonstrates solid experience and guides the client professionally."
Terence Dambe is a well-regarded real estate expert whose clients include mining companies and investment funds. He has further experience in assisting clients with corporate matters.
Isaac Ntombela has a wide-ranging skill set that incorporates a broad range of transactions and commercial agreements, as well as corporate governance and registration matters.
"He plays a pivotal role in our key projects."
Tatenda Dumba is highly regarded for her finance and projects expertise, with a client base featuring international DFIs and industry investors. She has further expertise in project development including PPPs.
"Her work and advice are instrumental in us making informed decisions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Minchin & Kelly (Botswana)
Botswana
Members
Provided by Minchin & Kelly (Botswana)
Isaac Ntombela
Lesego Alfred Babitseng
Namie Modiri
Nyaradzo Mupfuti
Obakeng Mmipi
Obakeng Nthomamisi
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Minchin & Kelly (Botswana)
Absa Bank
B.I.C.B t/a Bryte Risk Services Botswana
Botswana Development Corporation
Botswana Public Officers Pension Fund
China Civil Engineering & Construction
Coca Cola
Debswana
EBC Guernsey
First National Bank Botswana
First National Bank Botswana Limited
Hollard Insurance
Life Health Care Hospital
Minet Botswana (Pty) Ltd
Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources Botswana
Morupule Coal Mines
PEEPA (Public Enterprises Evaluation & Privatisation Agency)
Phakalane Estates
Sandfire Resources Limited
Smart Partnership Enterprises
Stanbic Bank Botswana
Steag Energy Services (Germany)
Sun International
Vivo Energy
Industries
Provided by Minchin & Kelly (Botswana)
Banking & Finance
Civil & Commercial litigation
Corporate & Commercial
Energy
Labour
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mining
Projects & Infrastructure
Real Estate