Plaatjie Taupedi is a full-service law firm in Botswana with offices in Gaborone and Palapye. The firm advises across corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, mining and energy, tax, employment, competition, banking and financial services, and property law. Its lawyers handle cross-border transactions and align legal solutions to client business objectives.

The firm offers proven capabilities in litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution. The disputes team represents clients in civil and commercial matters that include employment disputes, real estate and property issues, debt collection, and other business-critical claims. Leadership includes Managing Partner Samuel B. Plaatjie and Partner Kaelo K. Taupedi, supported by attorneys Tsagae Marape, Kgalalelo B. Matsemane, and Olorato T. Plaatjie.

Client service is structured around clear communication and responsiveness, with a stated goal of replying to emails and calls within 1-2 business days. The team emphasizes high quality, business oriented, innovative and cost-effective legal solutions and maintains strong privacy and compliance practices. With local presence and sector insight, the firm supports corporates and individuals through practical advice and disciplined execution.

About Plaatjie Taupedi

5 people in their team


Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Lawsuits & Disputes
Real Estate
Employment & Labor
Family

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

The corporate and commercial team advises on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships, and the negotiation and drafting of commercial agreements. They conduct due diligence, align transactions with tax and competition requirements, guide licensing and regulatory compliance, and support corporate governance and cross-border projects from initial structuring through closing.
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

Lawsuits & Disputes

The disputes practice represents businesses and individuals in civil and commercial litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution. The team manages pleadings, evidence, and strategy, and pursues or defends claims involving employment issues, property and real estate disputes, debt recovery, and other business-critical matters, with a focus on efficient case management and pragmatic settlement where appropriate.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Real Estate

The property team handles conveyancing and real estate transactions for buyers, sellers, developers, and lenders. Services include title and land due diligence, drafting and registration of transfers, bonds, and leases, coordination with registries, and management of timelines to closing. They also act in real estate litigation arising from sales, development, and land use disputes.
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

Employment & Labor

The employment offering covers Botswana labor law compliance, drafting and review of contracts and workplace policies, and guidance on disciplinary processes. The team advises on industrial relations, negotiates settlements, and represents employers and employees in disputes before tribunals and courts, integrating employment considerations into broader corporate and transactional mandates.
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

Family

The family and estates practice assists with settlement agreements, divorces, division of property, custody arrangements, child and spousal maintenance, and partner agreements. The team also supports estate planning and administration by preparing wills and related instruments, coordinating filings, and helping clients protect family assets with a practical, client-centered approach.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

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