Botswana, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, has a landscape defined by the Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta, which becomes a lush animal habitat during the seasonal floods.
Botswana’s stable political environment and sound economic policies have fostered a thriving economy. Diamond mining remains the backbone, but diversification efforts in tourism, financial services, and manufacturing are driving growth. The country’s commitment to sustainable development and innovation heralds a promising future.
Botswana follows a mixed legal system of civil law and common law. The legal framework is based on the Constitution of 1966, and the judiciary consists of the Court of Appeal, High Court, Magistrates’ Courts, and Customary Courts.
- Mining Law: Advising on exploration, extraction, and regulatory compliance in the mining sector.
- Corporate and Commercial Law: Assisting with company formation, mergers, acquisitions, and corporate governance.
- Tourism and Hospitality Law: Legal support for investments in the tourism sector, including regulatory compliance.
- Employment Law: Advising on labor laws, employment contracts, and dispute resolution.
- Litigation and Arbitration: Representing clients in dispute resolution processes.
- Southern African Development Community (SADC): Promotes economic integration and cooperation among Southern African countries.
- AfCFTA: Facilitates intra-African trade and investment.
- Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs): Botswana has several BITs to protect and encourage foreign investments.
- African Union (AU): Active participant in AU initiatives and programs.
- SADC: Plays a significant role in regional economic and political matters.
- United Nations (UN): Member state involved in various UN agencies and peacekeeping missions.
- Commonwealth of Nations: Participates in Commonwealth activities and initiatives.
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Director, Head of Civil & OHADA law
With nearly 15 years of legal experience, Abdoul Mtoka is armed with a wealth of recognised experience in legal matters across Africa and Europe including in France, Belgium, Burundi, Rwanda and Tanzania, as well as in OHADA member States such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Congo, Mali, Chad, Togo, Burkina Faso, among others.
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