Our story
Bookbinder Business Law was founded by Jeffrey Bookbinder in 2010, bringing with him over twenty-five years of international corporate and commercial legal experience. The firm has grown exponentially and boasts a staff complement of uniquely talented lawyers; all with specialised knowledge and broad experience.
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Our values
TRUST
We strive to consistently build trust in every interaction by behaving professionally and honestly - one conversation, one action, one follow-through at a time.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We are dependable. We are reliable. We are committed to our clients, and to each other as a team.
SERVICE EXCELLENCE
We are dedicated and aim to provide the highest standards of service and quality in the delivery of work to our clients.
HONESTY & INTEGRITY
Our reputation is built on the highest standards of integrity. In all of our dealings with clients and other stakeholders, we make ethical and professional decisions based on upholding our legal and professional responsibilities to our clients and the wider society
TEAMWORK
We are driven by collaboration, creativity, and passion. These principles enrich our work environment and, through teamwork, inspire us to consistently aim to exceed our clients expectations.
RESPECT
Respect is the cornerstone of our relationships - The way we treat each other, and the way we treat those that we serve. We value everyone and treat each person with dignity.
Practice areas
We are a full service corporate and commercial law firm offering legal services in corporate law, banking and finance and dispute resolution. We provide world-class legal advice that meets unique and specialised corporate needs in Botswana.
We assist local and international financial institutions, corporates & investment banks, state owned entities & government, dealing with the legal and regulatory aspects of banking, financial services, investment management, investments etc.
We provide advise across the full industry spectrum including power, oil, gas, mining & metals and on all issues relating to this industry. Our experience spans across the entire natural resource industry, encompassing mining, oil, minerals and energy.
Ours is one of the preeminent dispute resolution teams providing you with creative & cost effective solutions & risk management strategies to all issues. We specialize in variety of areas such as corporate recoveries, tax, restructuring, logistics, procurement etc.
Our team is a dynamic group of talented real estate practitioners that give hands-on solutions with a focus on structuring and planning, acquisitions & disposals, development, financing, leasing and litigation.
We provide legal & transactional advice with our expertise ranging from bond issues, medium term note programs to structured products. Our experience with regulators and exchanges allows us to successfully navigate continually evolving markets to provide our clients with precise and considered advice.
We advise on rights offers, IPOs, private placements etc. We assist with drafting & negotiating underwriting/ placement & related agreements, conducting legal due diligences etc.
We assist with cross-boarder restructuring & insolvency both creditor-led and debtor-led, debt restructuring & rescheduling, directors duties during periods of financial distress, formal procedures such as schemes of arrangement, judicial management & liquidations, insolvency litigation & arbitration etc.
We deal in private equity transactions, joint ventures, public acquisitions, divestitures & private M& As. We represent purchasers, sellers, financiers, financial advisors, shareholder & directors
We regularly advise clients on a wide range of competition issues such as merger control, abuse of dominance, market enquiries, compliance and competition enforcement. Our dedicated team of competition law experts is at hand to deliver bespoke and effective advice.
We provide industry players with practical and cost-effective advice through the entire life cycle of projects. We assist with structuring, acquisition, development, financing through to dispute resolution.
With a deep understanding of both the legal intricacies and technological nuances shaping today’s business landscape, our Technology, Cyber, and Data Protection department stands ready to provide comprehensive solutions tailored to your unique needs and objectives.
Insights
// 30.04.2024
THE CLASH! Management vs Board
The role of the board and that of management are delineated and quite separate. Sometimes the lines are blurred where certain management personnel have a seat in the board. Some CEOs are also board members. The board secretary may also be a part of senior management as the head of legal affairs. // read more
// 29.04.2024
The Board Secretary: The Board's Gatekeeper
The Board secretary is effectively the gatekeeper of corporate governance for the board because they:
- Advise the board on corporate governance procedures and ensure that the Board follows the set procedures.
- Regularly review corporate governance matters, legislative issues as well as regulatory matters that affect or may affect the company. // read more