Lawyers and advisers in Botswana
The Corporate INTL directory lists 7 experts in Botswana from 7 firms.
The most represented practice areas in Botswana are Corporate, Commercial & M&A, Dispute Resolution & Litigation and Criminal & White-Collar. Use the filters below to narrow by specialism or practice area, or search by name or firm.
Experts
John Carr-Hartley
Status Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court Main Areas of Expertise Litigation & Arbitration Experience John is the partner in charge of the litigation and arbitration department of the firm. John is the firm’s litigator and…
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Onalenna Diloro
Bookbinder Business Law (“BBL”), is a full service corporate commercial firm. BBL focuses on providing a practical and comprehensive range of corporate and commercial legal services in order to meet the specialised business needs of…
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Rizwan Desai
Rizwan Desai – LL.B (Hons.) (Edin.), DIP.LP (Edin.), LL.M (Harvard) – is the Founding Partner of Desai Law Group and Head of Corporate. He is qualified as an Attorney in Botswana. He also qualified as a Solicitor in England and Wales and…
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Shakila Khan
Shakila Khan is the Founding and Managing Partner of Khan Corporate Law and has more than 17 years’ experience practising law in Botswana. She holds an LLB (Hons) (University of Westminster), an LLM (University of London) and a BVC /…
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Bathusi Brown
Brown and Company Attorneys, the Gaborone firm founded and led by Bathusi Brown, has been named Cybercrime Law Firm of the Year in Botswana at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2025.
View profile →Kwadwo Osei-Ofei
Kwadwo qualified from the University of Botswana in 1999. He commenced his practice with one of the leading corporate commercial practices in Botswana, where he remained for six years before joining Osei-Ofei Swabi & Co. as senior partner.…
View profile →Daphne Kgalaletso Briscoe
Briscoe Attorneys, led by proprietor Daphne Kgalaletso Briscoe, wins Litigation Law Firm of the Year in Botswana at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026 for its litigation and dispute practice.
View profile →Frequently asked questions
How do I find a good lawyer or adviser in Botswana?
Check that they are qualified or registered to practise in Botswana, for example with the local bar association or professional body, and that they have handled matters like yours, including any cross-border element. Ask who will do the work, which languages they work in and how they charge before you instruct them. Each lawyer or adviser listed on this page has a profile with their firm, practice areas and contact details, so you can compare them before getting in touch.
How much does a lawyer cost in Botswana?
Fees depend on the firm, the experience of the person advising you and how complex the matter is. Firms commonly charge by the hour, a fixed fee for a defined piece of work, or a combination of the two. Ask for a written estimate and the terms of engagement before any work starts.
Do I need a local lawyer or adviser in Botswana if I am based abroad?
Matters governed by the law of Botswana, or that involve its courts, registries or authorities, usually need an adviser qualified there. If you already have an adviser at home, they can often work alongside a local lawyer or adviser in Botswana, which keeps the advice joined up on cross-border matters.
Can I find an English-speaking lawyer or adviser in Botswana?
Many lawyers and advisers who work with international clients advise in English, but it is worth checking. Ask about working languages when you first get in touch, and whether documents can be provided in English as well as the local language.
Should I use a lawyer or an adviser?
Use a lawyer for legal advice, contracts and anything that may end up before a court or a regulator. Advisers such as accountants, tax advisers and consultants handle compliance, financial and business advice. Many matters need both, which is why Find an Expert lists both, under the Legal and Advisory specialisms.
How do I contact a lawyer or adviser in Botswana through Corporate INTL?
Open any profile on this page to see the contact details the firm has provided, such as telephone, email and website. Every profile also has a "Contact via Corporate INTL" button if you would rather send your request through us.