Our corporate finance team in Botswana advises a variety of lenders ranging from non-bank financial institutions to banks, DFIs and other international organizations.
Our lawyers can assist on all types of lending product including bridge loan facilities, revolving loan facilities and mezzanine facilities. We also bring valuable knowledge of the mechanics of lending structures, and can seamlessly conclude a transaction from negotiation to completion.
Experience has included advising:
- Botswana Development Corporation on a mezzanine lending transaction
- Rand Merchant Bank Botswana on a refinancing lending transaction
- Stanbic Bank Botswana Limited on a capital expenditure finance transaction with Botswana Housing Corporation as the borrower
Minchin & Kelly (Botswana) is a longstanding presence in the market with a broad range of expertise in corporate and commercial mandates. The lawyers of the firm often assist with financial and real estate matters as part of a wider commercial practice and have further expertise in projects, including those in the energy sector. The team in Gaborone is able to draw on wider expertise across the region through its membership of DLA Piper Africa.- Chmbers & Partners 2026 Review