Bookbinder Business Law
Bookbinder Business Law
is a flourishing Botswanan law firm founded in 2010 by Jeffrey Bookbinder offering an integrated and efficient service combining a true on-the-ground knowledge with international standards.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a special focus on financial and corporate matters which allows them to provide practical and comprehensive legal advice.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include BCL, Botswana Development Corporation, Clicks Group, The Foschini Group, First National Bank of Botswana, Galane Gold, Imara Holdings, Jarcon Opencast Mining Botswana Proprietary, Kgalagadi Breweries Proprietary, Letlole La Rona, National Development Bank, Norsad Capital, Pets Metal Trading, Premium Nickel Resources Corporation, Puma Energy Botswana Proprietary, Vivo Energy Botswana Proprietary, Servest Group, Sir Ketumile Masire and Teaching Hospital.
Research period review:
33rd edition (2023/2024)
During the research period the firm was active in banking, debt capital markets and M&A.
In banking the firm advised both lenders and borrowers on several financing deals connected to the transport, real estate, and financial services sectors.
In debt capital markets the firm worked on bonds and notes issuances for a client in the banking sector.
Deal highlights:
33rd edition (2023/2024)
Standard Chartered Bank Botswana BWP229.96 million bond issue
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Financial services regulatory
“Great expertise, and they are well resourced and knowledgeable on all aspects of law.”
Andre Bell
"Efficient, knowledgeable, innovative, responsive and communicates well."
Tebogo Mapitse
"Always ready to assist, knowledgeable, efficient with his work and produces timely results."
Desai Law Group
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."
Osei-Ofei Swabi & Co
Botswanan firm Osei-Ofei Swabi & Co,known initially as Hazel Todd Attorneys,was established in 1998. It has one office in Gaborone.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm advises on corporate commercial work, civil litigation and arbitration.
Key clients
First National Bank of Botswana, African Banking Corporation Botswana, First Capital Bank, Bank of Baroda, enX Botswana, Botswana Insurance Fund Management, Botswana Insurance Company, Phoenix of Botswana Assurance, Sefalana Holdings, Commercial Holdings, Mechanised Farming, Engen Marketing, Total Botswana, Voltex Botswana, Botswana International University of Science & Technology, Khumo Property Asset Management, Daewoo Engineering & Construction Company
