Desai Law Group is a full service corporate commercial law firm in Botswana. The firm was founded in 2016 and is based in Gaborone.
Focusses / specialisms
Whilst the firm works across a range of practice areas, it has a strong practice in financial and corporate work across a range of areas including banking and finance, corporate and commercial, capital markets, M&A, insolvency and restructuring, project development, as well as a range of project related work.
Key clients
Notable clients include the Bank of Botswana, Botswana Stock Exchange, Competition and Consumer Authority, Turnstar Holdings, Mascom Wireless Botswana Proprietary Bayport Financial Services, ABSA Bank of Botswana, Aleyo Capital Proprietary, Wilderness Holdings, Minerals Development Company of Botswana, Okavango Diamond Company Proprietary and Debswana Diamond Company.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
The firm was active in the banking and M&A practice during this research cycle.
In banking the firm advised on financing and financial restructuring deals for clients in the food & beverage and mining sectors.
In M&A the firm worked on several acquisitions and joint ventures but also advised on divestments for clients connected to financial services and real estate sectors.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Peo Finance Proprietary $400 million financing
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Project development
"The firm has a knowledge base in sector, competitiveness with other law firms in country, and hard-working and dedicated staff."
