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About The Firm

Gaobatwe Law is a Gaborone law firm giving businesses and individuals across Botswana clear, practical legal advice. It was founded by attorney Chipo Gaobatwe.

Chipo holds an LLB from the University of Botswana and a Diploma in Insolvency from the University of Pretoria, and is a Fellow of INSOL International, the global body for insolvency and restructuring professionals.

We help clients understand their position early and act decisively, whether a business is in financial difficulty, a creditor needs to recover what it’s owed, or someone needs advice before signing an important agreement.

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Trained Internationally. Rooted in Botswana.

Every matter gets the same approach: understand the full picture, explain the options in plain language, and act early. Our insolvency and restructuring training means we’re used to working under pressure and protecting value when the stakes are high, whether for a business in difficulty or a creditor trying to recover what it’s owed.

Working Hours

Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Why Clients Work With Gaobatwe Law

Plain-language advice

We explain your options and costs clearly before any work begins.

Local knowledge

We practise in Botswana and work within its courts, Deeds Registry and regulatory bodies every day.

Responsive communication

You get updates on your matter without having to chase us.

Confidentiality

Your information is handled under strict attorney-client privilege.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our office is at Plot 125, 1st Floor Sedimosa House, Gaborone International Finance Park, Gaborone. We assist clients throughout Botswana, and consultations can be arranged in person or online.

We advise on corporate and commercial law, conveyancing and property, litigation, labour and employment, family law, and wills and estates. If you’re unsure whether we handle your matter, contact us, and we’ll let you know.

Call us on +267 396 1043, email chipo@gaobatwe.co.bw, or use the contact form on our contact page. Tell us briefly what your matter is about and we’ll arrange a time that suits you.

Bring your Omang or passport and any documents related to your matter, such as contracts, letters, title deeds, court papers or employment records. A short written timeline of events also helps us advise you faster.

Yes. We assist businesses with company registration, contracts, compliance and disputes, and individuals with property, family, employment and estate matters.

Yes. Information you share with us for the purpose of obtaining legal advice is protected by attorney-client privilege and our professional duty of confidentiality.

No. An attorney-client relationship begins only once we have confirmed in writing that we will act for you. Please don’t send confidential details through the contact form; we’ll discuss them in consultation.

Yes, we assist clients across Botswana, and many matters can be handled by phone, email and online meetings.

Need Legal Advice? Speak To Us Today.

Call our office landline or book a consultation online.

Trusted Counsel. Strong Representation. Lasting Solutions.

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