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Terence Dambe

Terence Dambe

Global 2026

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About

Provided by Minchin & Kelly (Botswana)

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Practice Areas

Terence is the Managing Partner for Minchin & Kelly,and the head of the Real Estate practice which provides legal advice and support on all major property as well as mining transactions the firm deals with.He provides support on various large commercial transactions particularly in the area of property,mining and energy.

Notable examples of Terence’s work were advising the power utility in the coal supply agreement for the largest coal powered Power station in Botswana,both on the contractual side and on the property aspect of the agreement between Botswana power Corporation and Debswana Mining Company.

Terence’s clients vary across all industries including;Botswana Development Corporation,Absa Bank,Marubeni Corporation,Sandfire Resources NL,Tshukudu Metals Botswana,Morupule Coal Mine,Debswana Diamond Company,Botswana Oil and Hatch Africa.

Career

LLB University of Botswana;Minchin & Kelly: Associate 1989 - 1993;Partner 1993 – 2006;Managing Partner 2006 to date.

Professional Memberships

Law Society High Court Liaison Committee:Chairman(2007)

Confederation of Africaine de Football Legal Affairs and Player Statutes Committee(2004 to 2012)

Kalahari Conservation Society–Executive Member(1998 to date)

DLA Piper Africa Board member

Kabelano Charity Trust-Chairman(1995 to date)

Young African Leaders: United States Information Service International Visitors Program(1992)

Loapi Holdings (Pty) Ltd-Chairman(1997 to date)

Publications

Terence has had articles published in Without Prejudice,Business Day Law Review and Polity

Personal

Married with two children.

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/Commercial - Botswana

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Terence Dambe is a well-regarded real estate expert whose clients include mining companies and investment funds. He has further experience assisting clients with corporate matters.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Terence Dambe has years of experience. He is a driving force in deals and is respected.

    Corporate/CommercialChambers Global Guide
  • He is a visionary and a great leader who is always available to assist, wherever he is.

    Corporate/CommercialChambers Global Guide

Ranked Individuals at Minchin & Kelly (Botswana) (4)

Botswana

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