Peo Legal

Peo Legal is a boutique corporate and commercial law firm in Gaborone, Botswana, established in 2018 by founding partner Chabo Peo. The firm focuses on helping companies navigate Botswana’s legal framework for market entry, expansion and day‑to‑day operations, drawing on experience across sectors such as mining, telecommunications, financial services and real estate.

Its lawyers handle the full spectrum of transactional and regulatory work, including entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, capital markets matters and ongoing governance. The team regularly advises on competition filings, regulatory approvals and licensing, and supports clients on employment structures and compliance aligned to industry standards.

Peo Legal’s client service model is solutions‑driven and business‑focused. The firm works closely with management teams to assess risk, de‑risk opportunities and deliver practical advice that integrates legal, commercial and regulatory considerations. Responsive communication, tailored strategies and cross‑border coordination through established networks underpin the firm’s approach to achieving efficient, sustainable outcomes.

About Peo Legal

Founded in 2018

Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

Employment & Labor

Real Estate

Lawsuits & Disputes

Media, Technology and Telecoms

Languages spoken

English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

The firm advises companies on entity formation, governance and compliance, and executes mergers and acquisitions supported by targeted due diligence and regulatory analysis. Its lawyers prepare and negotiate transaction documents, assist with capital markets work, and guide boards and investors on structuring, financing and approvals to close deals efficiently in Botswana.

Administrative

Admiralty & Maritime

Agriculture

Antitrust

Aviation

Business Registration

Contract

Due Diligence

Franchising

Gaming

Government Contract

Licensing

Merger & Acquisition

Transportation

Venture Capital

Cannabis Law

Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations

International Trade Law

Government Relations & Lobbying

Private Equity

Corporate Governance

Sanctions & Export Controls

Employment & Labor

Peo Legal assists employers with individual and collective labor agreements, workplace policies and disciplinary processes, and provides day‑to‑day compliance advice. The team drafts contracts, reviews benefits and pension arrangements, manages investigations and disputes, and helps employers implement compliant workforce strategies for operational continuity.

Employment Rights

Hiring & Firing

Job Discrimination

Labor Law

Pension

Retirement

Sexual Harassment

Social Security

Wage & Hour

Wrongful Termination

Whistleblower & Qui Tam

Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Real Estate

The practice handles conveyancing and property transactions from due diligence through completion, including title reviews, planning and permitting, leasing and security registration. Clients receive pragmatic guidance on structuring acquisitions and developments, mitigating land‑related risks and coordinating with regulators and counterparties to deliver timely closings.

Commercial Real Estate

Housing, Construction & Development

Foreclosure

Land Use & Zoning

Landlord & Tenant

Mortgage

Real Estate Due Diligence

Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations

Brokerage

Natural Resources

Conveyancing

Lawsuits & Disputes

The firm represents businesses in mediation, arbitration and litigation arising from commercial contracts, shareholder issues, competition matters and regulatory challenges. Its approach emphasizes early risk assessment, evidence‑driven strategy and cost‑effective resolution, while preserving business relationships and safeguarding continuity where possible.

ADR Mediation & Arbitration

Appeal

Class Action

General Litigation

Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Commercial Litigation

Antitrust Litigation

Restructuring & Insolvency

Media, Technology and Telecoms

Advertising and Marketing

Biotechnology

Cyber Law, Data Privacy and Data Protection

Fintech

Information Technology

Media and Entertainment

Outsourcing

Technology Transactions

Telecommunications and Broadcast

Sports Law

E-commerce & Internet Law

Space Law

Data Center & Digital Infrastructure

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