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JOHN CARR-HARTLEYEducationB.A. LL.B (University of Natal) 1989Professional QualificationsAdmitted as an Attorney of the High Court of Botswana 1991.Fellow of the Botswana Institute of ArbitratorsProfessional MembershipMember of the Botswana Law SocietyMember of High Court Case Management & Records CommitteeMember of High Court Liaison CommitteePartner ProfileJohn Carr-Hartley is the Managing Partner of Armstrongs, in addition he heads up theLitigation and Arbitration Department. John is renowned for his litigation and arbitrationexpertise, particularly in the fields of civil engineering and building disputes.Position: Managing PartnerWith more than 28 years’ experience in the field of Litigation, John conducts the bulk of hisProfession: Attorneywork in the High Court and Court of Appeal. His position as one of Botswana’s mostNationality: MotswanaLanguages: EnglishYears with the firm: 28experienced and sought after Litigation Attorneys is further entrenched by his numerousaccolades achieved in this area of practice. His knowledge proves invaluable to clients whorequire representation in court.Community Deputy Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Honorary Life Member of Tshomarelo Okavango Conservation Trust Founder Trustee of Chobe Wildlife Trust and Khama Rhino Sanctuary Visiting Lecturer at the University of BotswanaDirectorships Audi Properties Proprietary Limited (Proprietary owning) Gametrackers Botswana Proprietary Limited, Game Viewers Proprietary Limited andXaxaba Camp Proprietary Limited - all part of the Belmond Hotels Group Beryllium Proprietary Limited (Property owning) Delta & Ocean Air Proprietary Limited (Air charter and Property)2nd Floor, Acacia House,Plot 74538,Cnr Khama Crescent Ext &PG Matante Road, New CBDP. O. Box 1368Gaborone, BotswanaT - ( 267) 395 3481F - ( 267) 395 2757E - john@armstrongs.bwW - www.armstrongs.bwRecognitionSince 2007, John has consistently ranked in the highest category in Chambers Global The World’s Leading Lawyers for General Business Law.Managing partner John Carr-Hartley is widely acknowledged as a top choice for disputeresolution, with commentators stating that he is "a very competent litigator" and"recognised as a very able, senior practitioner in Botswana." He offers clients a wealth ofexperience across a range of matters, including corporate and commercial litigation,insolvency and insurance claims. He is also commended for his arbitration expertise,notably in the construction sector. - Chambers, The Worlds Leading Lawyers
SIPHO ALEC ZIGAEducationLL.B. (University of Botswana) 1997Professional QualificationsAdmitted as an Attorney of the High Court of Botswana 1997Admitted as a Conveyancer and Notary Public 1998Professional MembershipMember of the Botswana Law SocietyPartner ProfileSipho Ziga is the lead partner in the Commercial Department of Armstrongs. Hisspecialisations include corporate commercial legal transactions; banking and finance;capital raisings, offerings, listings, corporate governance; negotiating and draftingcommercial contracts such as subscription, management and shareholders agreements;and general business law.Position: PartnerSipho routinely carries out and gives advice on Botswana’s law and regulatory environmentProfession: Attorney,Conveyancer and Notarywith regard to mergers, acquisitions and general corporate legal advice to multinationalsNationality: Motswanaaward him with the opportunity to act as advisor to the vast majority of multinationals andLanguages: English, Setswanaand international law firms. Sipho’s infallible expertise in Botswana mining legislationmining houses with interests in Botswana, by assisting in company formation; acquisitions;due diligence; compliance issues; applications for licences and capital raisings.Years with the firm: 21Sipho also occasionally deals with high profile litigation matters, having acquiredexperience in this area, in the formative years of his career.Other Directorships Shumba Energy Limited (Energy, BSE Listed Company) Thornhill Primary School (Education) Botswana Accountancy Oversight Authority (Chairperson of Disciplinary Committee) Botswana Football Association (Legal Advisor to National Executive Council) GIA Education and Laboratory (Precious Stones) Faloxia Proprietary Limited (Prospecting)2nd Floor, Acacia House,Plot 74538Cnr Khama Crescent Ext &PG Matante Road, New CBDP. O. Box 1368Gaborone, BotswanaT - ( 267) 395 3481F - ( 267) 395 2757E - sipho@armstrongs.bwW - www.armstrongs.bw Catchoka Proprietary Limited (Investment)RecognitionSince 2007, Sipho has consistently been ranked in the highest category in ChambersGlobal -The World’s Leading Lawyers for General Business Law. Deemed "one of theforemost practitioners in Botswana" Sipho Ziga operates a market-leading corporate andcommercial practice. He is regularly instructed by international clients and offers expertisein banking and finance, M&A and securities. His in-depth knowledge of the mining sector isalso highly rated, while clients value his capital markets prowess, stating: "He is veryknowledgeable and a great lawyer." - Chambers, The Worlds Leading Lawyers
MARK MCKEEEducationLL.B. (University of Natal) 1988LL.M. (University of Nottingham) 1992B.A. (University of Natal) 1986Professional QualificationsAdmitted as a Solicitor (England and Wales) 1998Admitted as an Attorney of the Eastern Caribbean High Court (BVI) 1998Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of Botswana 1993Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa 1991Professional MembershipMember of the Botswana Law SocietyMember of the English Law SocietyPartner ProfilePosition: PartnerProfession: AttorneyMark McKee heads up Armstrongs’ Commercial Department. As a highly experienced andtechnically minded lawyer, Mark’s specialisations are broad and include mergers &acquisitions, structured finance transactions, land tenure & Acquisitions, regulatoryNationality: Britishmatters; mining transactions, capital markets; corporate governance; intellectual property;Languages: Englishinfrastructure projects and private public partnerships.Years with the firm: 7Mark, through his work as an English solicitor in the UK finance and banking sector, hasgained an excellent working knowledge and understanding of international legal principlesand practises in both English and international commercial transactions.Mark’s extensive involvement in the growing Botswana energy sector also gives himsignificant experience on the regulatory, transactional and practical aspects of Botswanapower projects.Corporate Social Responsibility Provision of pro bono legal services to Rhino Conservation Botswana Trust, (anon-profit organisation working to increase and protect populations of black andwhite rhinos in Botswana). 2nd Floor, Acacia House,Plot 74538Cnr Khama Crescent Ext &PG Matante Road, New CBDP. O. Box 1368Gaborone, BotswanaT - ( 267) 395 3481F - ( 267) 395 2757E - mark@armstrongs.bwW - www.armstrongs.bwProvision of pro bono legal services and Trustee of the Mokolodi WildlifeFoundation (A foundation whose principal focus is the education of Batswanachildren on conservation matters).RecognitionHead of the firm's commercial department, Mark McKee is a seasoned practitioner withlong-standing experience advising on transactional and regulatory matters in the energy,mining and infrastructure sectors. He is also admired for his adept handling of banking andfinance matters. Sources consider him a "very solid practitioner" and "a steady pair ofhands." - Chambers, The Worlds Leading Lawyers
MOEMEDI JUNIOR TAFAEducationLL.B (University of Pretoria) 2011BCom Law (University of Pretoria) 2010Professional QualificationsAdmitted as an Attorney of the High Court of Botswana 2011Professional MembershipMember of the Botswana Law SocietyPartner ProfileAs Partner, Moemedi Tafa, together with John Carr-Hartley, heads up the ArmstrongsLitigation Department. He, additionally oversees the Employment and Human ResourcesPractice. He is extensively involved in advising and rendering opinions on companyformations, drafting and reviewing of commercial and employment agreements andadvising on various general business and employment issues.Position: PartnerProfession: AttorneyMoemedi is regularly involved in several high-end corporate litigation matters andundertakes corporate commercial and labour litigation in the High Court, the IndustrialCourt and Court of Appeal. He has acted, and continues to act, for multinationalNationality: Motswanaorganisations, parastatals and various entities in the mining, construction, banking andLanguages: English, Setswana,Kalangaregulatory environments. Moemedi is well-renowned for his practical and solution-Years with the firm: 8orientated approach to matters.ExperienceMoemedi has experience in the following areas: Shareholder disputes Acting in and advising on FIDIC and JBCC construction agreements Liquidations and sequestrations Advising clients on Employment Law matters Developing Employment policies and procedures Attending to labour litigation and related trade dispute matters Providing regulatory and compliance advice on internet-related issues Advising international organisations on anti-bribery and anti-corruption domestic laws2nd Floor, Acacia House,Plot 74538Cnr Khama Crescent Ext &PG Matante Road, New CBDP. O. Box 1368Gaborone, BotswanaT - ( 267) 395 3481F - ( 267) 395 2757E -moemedi@armstrongs.bwW - www.armstrongs.bwTestimonials“I have worked with MJ for a little over 4 years now and throughout my dealings with him, Ihave found him to command very strong technical knowledge, particularly in Labour Law.In fact I have seen MJ in action and I am quite humbled by his persona and mastery ofcontent.” - Tumelo Mokowe( HR Director), Barclays Botswana“Moemedi is very reliable and certainly dependable, the personalised service makes iteasier for informed consultations which at the end of the day results in improved service!” Kelebogile Raletsatsi (Senior Legal Advisor), Botswana Power Corporation
RITA KEEVILEducationB.A. (University of Cape Town) 1978LL.B (University of Natal) 1981Diploma Advanced Property Practice (Milpark Business School) 1998Diploma Trial Advocacy Instruction (University of Washington) 2011Professional QualificationsAdmitted as an Attorney of the High Court of Botswana 1987Fellow of the International Academy of Family LawyersProfessional MembershipMember of the Botswana Law SocietyAssociate ProfileRita is the “go to” Attorney in high profile, high net worth matrimonial matters but is also knownfor her pro bono services to the disadvantaged members of our society, particularly where thePosition: ConsultantProfession: AttorneyNationality: IrishLanguages: EnglishYears with the firm: 5rights of children are at issue.She is a skilled negotiator and prides herself in being able to settle most of her matters out ofCourt.Rita is a founder member of the Journey of Hope Botswana and the Prisons Library, Languageand Literacy Project.Rita devotes approximately 80 hours a year to the Trial Advocacy Programme which is aimed atdeveloping the trial and courtroom skills of young attorneys in Botswana. She has and continuesto assist in the training of hundreds of lawyers for no financial gain.Specialises In: Matrimonial Children’s Rights Wills Deceased Estates Disputes International Private Law Litigation2nd Floor, Acacia House,Plot 74538Cnr Khama Crescent Ext &PG Matante Road, New CBDP. O. Box 1368Gaborone, BotswanaT - ( 267) 395 3481F - ( 267) 395 2757E - rita@armstrongs.bwW - www.armstrongs.bwTestimonials:“Thank you Rita. Your affidavits were excellent, your knowledge of the law was excellent. Yourtestimony on cross-examination was excellent. You are always a pleasure to deal with, I am soglad that we had you as an expert witness. I have come away from this case with a much betterunderstanding of Botswana. From all accounts, it seems to be a beautiful country that I wouldlove to visit someday.” - James S. Marks (Barrister), Toronto, Ontario
KAREN PHIRIEducationLL.M in International Finance and Banking Law (University of Liverpool)LL.B (University of Botswana) 2010Professional QualificationsAdmitted as an Attorney of the High Court of Botswana 2011Admitted as a Conveyancer and Notary Public 2011Professional MembershipMember of the Botswana Law SocietyAssociate ProfileKaren Phiri is a Senior Associate in Armstrongs’ Litigation and Arbitration Department. Sheundertakes the bulk of her work in the High Court and Industrial Court of inparticular involvinginterpretationofParliamentary Acts including the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund Act, the Botswana PowerCorporation Act, the Electricity Supply Act; cross border debt recovery and commerciallitigation; company liquidations; debt collection for commercial banks and corporatePosition: Senior Associateentities; conduct of trials in corporate labour disputes; general legal opinions in corporateProfession: Attorney,Conveyancer and Notarygovernance, general company law, indemnities, general contract law; property law,Nationality: Malawiancommercial agreements including finance lease agreements, suretyships, general leaseLanguages: Englishinsurance law, and workman's compensation claims; drafting, reviewing and vettingagreements and sale and purchase agreements; defending claims for damages resultingfrom negligence and preparation of Briefs for Counsel.Years with the firm: 5Karen’s sought after expertise in the field of litigation provides her with the opportunity toact as advisor to multinational corporations, statutory corporations, commercial banks, nonbank financial institutions and international non-governmental organisations.Community Work Experience Karen was selected as one of the 1,000 young leaders (from 49 Sub-Saharan Africancountries) to participate in the 2017 Mandela Washington Fellowship. Co-founding Trustee of the Molaya Kgosi Women’s Leadership and Mentorship ,Established under the Molaya Kgosi Trust (October 2011). Responsibilities include:Project planning and execution; provision of legal advisory services; vetting and drafting2nd Floor, Acacia House,Plot 74538Cnr Khama Crescent Ext &PG Matante Road, New CBDP. O. Box 1368Gaborone, BotswanaT - ( 267) 395 3481F - ( 267) 395 2757E - karen@armstrongs.bwW - www.armstrongs.bwTrust agreements; public relations officer for the “HerStory’ Women who made Botswanadocumentary (2012); relationship manager and facilitator for the BeMobile “Six degreesof separation” networking series.Testimonials“Karen’s knowledge of the legal system is phenomenal. Competency is the best way todescribe her services and our interactions with her. She handles our matters from adifferent country but I feel so in control due to her prompt updates, willingness to explain ,advise, recommend and address every query to our satisfaction. She is a woman ofintegrity.” - Botshelo Bogoma, Scania Finance Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd
OUTULE KEATIMILWEEducationLL.B. (University of Botswana) 2012Professional QualificationsAdmitted as an Attorney of the High Court of Botswana 2012Admitted as a Conveyancer and Notary Public 2013TrainingFinance for Non-Financial Managers: 26th—27th January 2018Trial Advocacy Training for Teacher’s Training: 14th - 16th January 2014Trial Advocacy Training: 12th - 16th November 2013Introduction to Intellectual Property: 19th July 2013 - 3rd November 2013Professional MembershipMember of the Botswana Law SocietyAssociate ProfileOutule is an Associate in Armstrongs’ Litigation Department and undertakes the bulk of herPosition: Associatework in the Court of Appeal, High Court and Industrial Court of Botswana.Profession: Attorney,Conveyancer and NotaryOutule’s specialisations include general litigation including debt collection, contract law andNationality: Motswanadrafting and reviewing of lease agreements, employment contracts, testamentaryLanguages: English, Setswanadocuments and sale agreements.Years with the firm: 2Outule’s exemplary academic record combined with her high level of work ethic provesemployment law. Other areas outside litigation in the sphere of her experience includeinvaluable to clients who require representation in court.Voluntary Work Experience Trial Advocacy Programme (Law Society) Trainer/FacilitatorTestimonials"Outule is focused, determined, and dedicated to achieving the best results for her client.Our firm is based in South Africa and we have used Outule at Armstongs for various of ourmatters in Botswana. Outule has an excellent knowledge of the law and court procedures,which is evident when you discuss matters with her. I have always experienced her asbeing friendly, attentive, practical and easy to work with. I would certainly endorse and2nd Floor, Acacia House,Plot 74538Cnr Khama Crescent Ext &PG Matante Road, New CBDP. O. Box 1368Gaborone, BotswanaT - ( 267) 395 3481F - ( 267) 395 2757E - outule@armstrongs.bwW - www.armstrongs.bwrecommend her to anyone needing representation” – Dr Malcolm Ratz (Partner),Roestoff and Kruse Attorneys
SIMON BATHUSIEducationLL.B (University of Botswana) 2014Professional QualificationsAdmitted as an Attorney of the High Court of Botswana 2015Admitted as a Conveyancer and Notary Public 2015Professional MembershipMember of the Botswana Law SocietyAssociate ProfileSimon T. Bathusi is an Associate in Armstrongs’ Commercial Department. Hisspecifications include corporate commercial legal transactions; drafting and reviewing ofcommercial agreements; drafting opinions; conducting legal due diligences; providingadvice on compliance and regulatory frameworks.Simon regularly provides advice to local and international companies on banking law,energy law, labour, competition, tax, insurance and regulatory matters.Position: AssociateProfession: Attorney,Conveyancer and NotaryNotable work done: memorandum.Nationality: MotswanaLanguages: English, SetswanaAssisted in amendment of Letshego Holdings Limited listed programme Years with the firm: 2Assistend in advising Letshego Holdings Limited in amending revolving credit facilityagreement. Assisted in the drafting and advising China National Electric Engineering CompanyLimited in the acquisition of Morupule B Power Station from Botswana PowerCorporation. Assisted in the drafting and advising Letlole La Rona Limited in the acquisition ofWatershed Piazza Mall from Just Posh (Proprietary) Limited. Assisted in advising Standard Chartered Bank Botswana in the proposedacquisition of Khoemacau Copper Mining (Proprietary) Limited. Assisted in advising Investec Africa Private Equity in the acquisition of SparkCapital. 2nd Floor, Acacia House,Plot 74538Cnr Khama Crescent Ext &PG Matante Road, New CBDP. O. Box 1368Gaborone, BotswanaT - ( 267) 395 3481F - ( 267) 395 2757E - simon@armstrongs.bwW - www.armstrongs.bwAssisted in drafting and advising Time Projects on the Botswana Stock ExchangeRights Offer Issue Circular. Assisted in drafting the employee share scheme Trust for BIFM. Assisted in advising and drafting merger notification documents for the acquisitionshares in Transport Holdings Limited and filing of the transaction with theCompetition Authority. Assisting in providing advice on an ongoing basis to Debswana, Bokomo Botswana,Morupule Coal Mine, Pula Medical Aid, Non-Bank Financial Institutions RegulatoryAuthority, Gem Diamonds Botswana, Botswana Life and Letshego HoldingsLimited.
ONE LISA SEIKANOEducationLL.B. (University of Botswana) 2014Professional QualificationsAdmitted as an Attorney of the High Court of Botswana 2014Admitted as a Conveyancer and Notary Public 2015TrainingPost Graduate Diploma—Tax (Botswana Accountancy College) in progressCertificate of Proficiency - Long Term Insurance (Botswana Accountancy College)Practical Risk ManagementTrial Advocacy Training: November 2015Professional MembershipMember of the Botswana Law SocietyAssociate ProfilePosition: AssociateOne Seikano is an Associate in Armstrongs’ Commercial Department and is in charge ofProfession: Attorney,Conveyancer and Notaryoverseeing the Conveyancing Department.Nationality: MotswanaOne’s specialisations include conveyancing and property registration of contracts andagreements of sale, opinions & research, registration of securities (mortgage bonds, deedsLanguages: English, Setswanaof hypothecation, notarial bonds and other securities), and registering leases. She also hasYears with the firm: 2general litigation experience and has appeared and represented clients in the Courts ofBotswana (Magistrate, High Court and Court of Appeal).One’s expertise has afforded her the opportunity to undertake big transactions concerningproperty and registration of securities. Her recent mandates range from drafting sub-leasesfor commercial plots, registering deed of hypothecations and registering various trusts aswell as providing legal advice on property acquisitions.Voluntary Work Experience Formed part of the team who travelled to Diphuduhudu, a village located in theKgalagadi District, to work with the children of the village. This initiative was drivenby King’s Camp. King’s Camps is part of the King’s Foundation, this charity wasformed in 1991 and initially operated out of King’s Centre Church in Sheffield. Thefoundation now operates in Botswana and also organises the King’s Camps at2nd Floor, Acacia House,Plot 74538Cnr Khama Crescent Ext &PG Matante Road, New CBDP. O. Box 1368Gaborone, BotswanaT - ( 267) 395 3481F - ( 267) 395 2757E - one@armstrongs.bwW - www.armstrongs.bwNorthside Primary School during school holidays. Volunteer at Journey of Hope Botswana. The organisation’s main objective is toraise awareness on breast cancer in Botswana.
ADA MGADLAEducationLL.B. (University of Botswana) 2016Professional QualificationsAdmitted as an Attorney of the High Court of Botswana 2016Professional MembershipMember of the Botswana Law SocietyAssociate ProfileAda Mgadla is an Associate in Armstrongs’ Commercial Department. His specificationsinclude; commercial litigation, labour litigation, drafting and reviewing of commercialagreements, drafting opinions, providing advice on compliance and regulatory frameworks.Ada also provides advice to local and international companies on banking law, energy law,labour law, insurance and regulatory matters including the regulations of the CompaniesAct. He has had an opportunity to also deal with matters involvingIncome Tax andFinancial Services Laws.Position: AssociateProfession: AttorneyNotable work done Nationality: MotswanaLanguages: English, SetswanaAssisted in drafting Court documents placing Capital Management Botswana(Proprietary) Limited under statutory management; Years with the firm: 1Assisted in drafting Court documents for the temporary closure of Fincraft(Proprietary) Limited and Fincraft Retirement Fund in terms of the NBFIRA Act; Assisted in drafting Court documents for Gambling Authority in legal disputesrelating to the regulation of casinos; Advising NBFIRA on an ongoing basis with regard to enforcing financial serviceslaws, compliance and regulatory requirements of the non-bank financial sector; Assistedand advised Alexander Forbes Botswana in preparing Board ofAdjudication documents in relation to a tax dispute matter involving withholding ofroyalties and PAYE; Attending to labour litigation and related trade dispute matters for TransportHoldings (Proprietary) Limited and Furnmart Limited;2nd Floor, Acacia House,Plot 74538Cnr Khama Crescent Ext &PG Matante Road, New CBDP. O. Box 1368Gaborone, BotswanaT - ( 267) 395 3481F - ( 267) 395 2757E - ada@armstrongs.bwW - www.armstrongs.bw Assisted in updating a legal matrix for Vivo Energy (Proprietary) Limited; Assisted Letlole La Rona Limited in the drafting of a circular relating to theacquisition of Watershed Piazza Mall from Just Posh (Proprietary) Limited; Assisting and advising Gemological Institute of America and Vivo EnergyBotswana (Proprietary) Limited on the requirements of the legal environment, taxissues and regulatory issues associated with conducting business in Botswana.
TSHEPANG MOKHURUTSHEEducationLL.B. (University of Witswatersrand) 2017B.A. (Trinity College, CT) 2013Professional QualificationsAdmitted as an Attorney of the High Court of Botswana 2017Professional MembershipMember of the Botswana Law SocietyAttorney ProfileTshepang Mokhurutshe is a Pupil Attorney in Armstrongs’ Commercial Department.Tshepang assists the Associates as well as the Partners in the Commercial Department inproviding regular advice to local and international companies on banking law, financialservices law, energy law, labour law, competition law, insurance and regulatory mattersincluding but not limited to advice on the Companies Act and its regulations. She has alsorecently worked on a number of matters involving the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE).Notable work donePosition: Pupil AttorneyProfession: Attorney Assisted in the listing of Tlou Energy Limited on the Botswana Stock Exchange; Assisted in the listing of the International Finance Corporation Note ProgrammesNationality: MotswanaLanguages: English, SetswanaYears with the firm: 1on the Botswana Stock Exchange; Assisted in the relocation of farmers pursuant to the Morupule Coal Mine 6 & 7Expansion Project; Assisted in advising Morupule Coal Mine as potential creditors in the BCL mineliquidation; Assisted and advised Boswa Energy Botswana with the establishment of afranchise model for their petrol stations; Assisted in a due diligence on F&G Botswana pursuant to their holding companylisting on the Shanghai Stock Exchange; Assisted in advising on and drafting an employee share scheme for a safari lodge,Safari Destination; 2nd Floor, Acacia House,Plot 74538Cnr Khama Crescent Ext &PG Matante Road, New CBDP. O. Box 1368Gaborone, BotswanaT - ( 267) 395 3481F - ( 267) 395 2757E - tshepang@armstrongs.bwW - www.armstrongs.bwAssisted in advising on and the drafting of the petition placing Lerala DiamondMine under liquidation.
Diploma Advanced Property Practice (Milpark Business School) 1998 Diploma Trial Advocacy Instruction (University of Washington) 2011 Professional Qualifications Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of Botswana 1987 Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers Professional Membership Member of the Botswana Law Society
