Moribame Matthews Attorneys

Moribame Matthews is a Botswana‑based law firm established in July 2007 by its founding partners, Keneilwe Mere (née Moribame) and Kgaotsang Matthews, both highly experienced legal practitioners with strong reputations in their respective fields. The Firm provides direct legal services to major corporate clients in Botswana and offers advisory support to international clients and global law firms requiring guidance on Botswana law.

The Firm operates as a partnership registered under business name No. 89 699 and is located at Unit 6, Plot 74769, Mowana Mews, Western Commercial Road, in the Gaborone Central Business District. It was founded to address the need for client‑centric and commercially oriented legal services in Botswana. Its ethos “Advancing Client interests through Exemplary Service combined with thoughtful and pragmatic advice” is grounded in three core values: Professionalism, Agility, and Excellence.

Since its establishment, Moribame Matthews has experienced steady growth across its practice areas, particularly in Corporate/Commercial advisory work, Property and Conveyancing, Litigation, Regulatory and Employment service lines. The Firm has expanded from two partners to a team of attorneys and support staff, continually building capacity to meet evolving client needs.

Moribame Matthews provides comprehensive legal services across several specialist practice areas, delivered through a commercial, practical, and client‑focused approach.

1. Civil Litigation

The Firm represents clients before all courts and tribunals in Botswana in matters such as:

Contractual and property disputes

• • Insurance claims
  • Employment and labour litigation
  • Procurement and construction disputes
  • Judicial review
  • Debt recovery
  • Regulatory enforcement
  • Insolvency
  • Liquidation

Its litigation approach emphasises early case assessment, risk management, and pragmatic dispute resolution.

2. Corporate / Commercial Law

The Firm advises corporate clients on:

• • Contract drafting and negotiation
  • Commercial structuring
  • Joint ventures and partnerships
  • Company law and corporate governance
  • Risk assessment
  • Regulatory approvals for commercial transactions

3. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Moribame Matthews provides end‑to‑end advisory services for both local and cross‑border M&A transactions, including:

• • Legal due diligence
  • Transaction structuring
  • Share and asset sale agreements
  • Compliance with CCA, BURS, NBFIRA and related regulators
  • Negotiation support
• Post‑transaction
• The Firm acts for acquiring companies, sellers, private equity investors and strategic partners in sectors such as mining, financial services, energy, telecommunications and manufacturing.

4. Regulatory and Compliance Advisory

The Firm assists clients across multiple regulated sectors, financial services, telecommunications, energy, natural resources, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals with:

• • Compliance reviews
  • Licensing
  • Regulatory filings
  • Policy development
  • Corporate governance
  • Advisory on statutory obligations including Companies Act, NBFIRA Act, Public Procurement Act, Employment Act and others.

5. Banking and Financial Services Law

Services include:

• • Lending and security documentation
  • Project finance
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Debt restructuring and recoveries
  • Consumer credit compliance
  • AML/CFT

Clients include major banks, financial institutions and non‑bank financial entities.

6. Employment and Labour Law

The Firm provides support on:

• • Employment contracts and HR policies
  • Disciplinary and grievance processes
  • Retrenchments and terminations
  • Industrial Court and High Court litigation
  • Compliance with labour statutes
  • Union and regulatory engagement
  • Persons with Disability Act compliance

7. Intellectual Property (IP)

The Firm assists with trademark registration, renewals and enforcement, copyright matters and the protection of proprietary business assets.

8. Mining and Natural Resources Law

Services include:

• • Licensing and permits
  • Joint ventures
  • Compliance with Ministry of Minerals and Energy requirements
  • Environmental and safety compliance
  • Land rights and access
  • Mining‑related commercial contracts

9. Property Law / Conveyancing

The Firm handles:

• • Property transfers
  • Bond registrations and cancellations
  • Property development agreements
  • Commercial leases
  • Sectional Title Schemes
  • Property acquisition due diligence
  • Estate property advisory services

10. Debt Recovery

Moribame Matthews offers structured debt‑recovery solutions for banks, financial institutions and corporate entities, from demand to litigation and execution.

11. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

ADR capabilities include:

• • Arbitration
  • Mediation
  • Negotiated settlements
  • Contractual dispute resolution
  • Representation in domestic and international arbitration
  • The Firm leverages its litigation expertise to support efficient and cost‑effective dispute resolution.

Client Base

The Firm serves a diverse portfolio of leading corporations and institutions in sectors including financial services, non-bank financial services, telecommunications, insurance, pensions, mining, manufacturing and energy.