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The firm is known for its detailed and knowledge-driven approach to matters, with a focus on driving transactions to a successful conclusion.

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MINING, ENERGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE

This is a core practice area for the firm, and we draw across our sector expertise in M&A, finance and regulatory practice areas in assisting clients in these industries.

MINING, ENERGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE

This is a core practice area for the firm, and we draw across our sector expertise in M&A, finance and regulatory practice areas in assisting clients in these industries. Notable transactions in these sectors include acting as local legal counsel on the sale of Mupane Gold Mine; legal lead and member of the core team of the consortium tasked with the design and establishment of a mining investment house for the Government of Botswana; the transfer from the Government of Botswana to the Minerals Development Company Botswana (Proprietary) Limited of Morupule Coal Mine Limited; BCL Limited and the 15% Botswana Government interest in De Beers.
The firm has also provided legal and regulatory input into feasibility studies by providing legal and regulatory reports and matrices in respect of projects, from development up to the stage of power generation and cross border supply.
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We have assisted shortlisted bidders with tender preparations in respect of the engineering, design, procurement, construction, operation, and ultimate decommissioning of power plants and ancillary infrastructure. In addition, our experience includes drafting collaboration agreements and joint venture agreements in respect of mining and IPP projects, and advising on aspects of coal supply agreements.The firm’s experience offers clients the added advantage of using service providers that are able to seamlessly interface between the interests of the private sector and the requirements of the regulator through the governing ministry.