The Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) is the body charged with regulating non-bank financial institutions and improving the fairness, efficiency and orderliness of the non-bank sector and the stability of the financial system.
Jayne Cross heads the Civil and Corporate Litigation Division at Minchin & Kelly (Botswana). Jayne tackles complex litigation related claims relating to, amongst other things, commercial disputes, insurance law, insolvency and liquidations. She has been involved in many intricate legal proceedings both in and outside Botswana and regularly works with international clients and firms. Her expertise in domestic and cross-border litigation is recognized by Chambers & Partners Global (2026) Band 1 under Dispute Resolution , in which she has been ranked from 2017 to date. Beyond the courtroom, Jayne also guides clients on the best strategies and practical commercial solutions to be adopted.
"She manages her client's expectations proactively and communicates clearly while also demonstrating a strong knowledge of the law."- STRENGTH QOUTE
"Jayne Cross is a highly rated litigator with an especially notable insurance disputes practice. She is well respected for her accomplished handling of a variety of highly sensitive liquidation cases and arbitration proceedings."- CHAMBERS REVIEW
Experience has included advising:
- International and local insurance companies in Botswana as well as the Government Insurance Scheme. This includes instituting and defending third party insurance claims; litigation relating to insurance contracts; and defending public liability claims
- On labour and employment matters. This includes matters relating to the Workers Compensation Act, compensation claims and litigation relating to disputed pension matters
- Clients on repossessions matters
- On insurance related matters including personal damages and medical negligence claims
- Clients on property disputes
- And representing local and international companies in contractual breach claims and the interpretation of contracts
- Companies on arbitration and regulatory related issues as well as international conventions
- On litigation relating to restaint of trade and confidentiality agreements
- Clients on liquidations and creditors meetings
- Clients on litigation relating to banking laws
- Clients on audit negligence claims
Professional Qualifications
- Attorney admitted to the High Court of Botswana (2009)
Education
- LLB (cum laude), University of South Africa, 2008
- Diploma in Trial Advocacy, Law Society of Botswana and
- National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 2010
- Certificate of Completion on Trial Advocacy Training, 2013
- AAT Foundation and Intermediate, 2002
Prior Experience
- February 2017 to date, Partner, Minchin & Kelly (Botswana), DLA Piper Africa, Botswana
- 2010 to 2016, Associate, Minchin & Kelly (Botswana), DLA Piper Africa, Botswana
- 2009, Pupil Attorney, Gaborone based law firm
Memberships
- Law Society of Botswana
Market Recognition
- Ranked in Chambers 2025
- Ranked in Legal 500 private practice powerlist 2023- Arbitration