As part of DLG’s ongoing professional development training for attorneys, the COO gave a presentation overview of the DLG 5-year strategic plan in addition to the IT strategy of the firm on Thursday 14th February. The presentation was aimed at ensuring that all attorneys clearly understand the vision and plans of the firm for the …
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Larona Somolekae (Associate, corporate commercial department) gave a presentation and training session on cross border corporate finance transactions. The presentation outlined issues such as (i) the parties typically involved in the transaction, (ii) security structuring issues, and (iii) cross border issues to consider. Speaking about the deal discussion, Larona said “I enjoy working on cross …
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Managing Partner Rizwan Desai and Associate Imaan Kader recently visited Tanzania as legal advisors to client, Turnstar Holdings, accompanying members of the Turnstar Board on the trip.
DLG implemented formal continual professional development training requirements at the beginning of 2019 for all attorneys. In January, all attorneys met the COO and BDM to set out their professional development goals as well as map them out, starting with the creation of an individual marketing plan. The main objective of the professional development training …
After being recognised as an African rising legal star by being selected as one of 17 lawyers from the African continent for the highly competitive ILFA Flagship Programme, Larona Somolekae, an Associate in the Corporate Commercial Department received a Certificate of Completion in December 2018, marking the end of the programme in London. During the …
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My name is Winique Marnewick. I graduated from the University of Pretoria with a BA Law degree (Cum Laude); my electives being Psychology (1 year), English Literature (2 years), and Criminology as my major (3 years). I obtained my LLB from the University of Pretoria as well. I am a Candidate Attorney in the Corporate …
Itumeleng and Juwairiyyah from our Litigation department successfully completed the Trial Advocacy Training Course hosted by the Law Society of Botswana in conjunction with Justice Advocacy Africa and the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. Through an in-house seminar held today imparted much of the knowledge they acquired to other attorneys in DLG. The seminar …
Mr. George, our DLG CFO, recently attended the BICA workshop on Tax Principles. The workshop covered Vat, other withholding tax, corporate tax and the latest Tax updates for year of 2018. He also attended the BICA FIA Implementation workshop, which was initiated to ensure members of BICA and accounting fraternity are aware of the requirements of …
On the 21st of November 2018 Desai Law Group’s Property Department represented by Akheel Jinabhai and Obakeng Andreck facilitated a presentation at First National Bank of Botswana titled walking in the shoes of the client, transfer and bond registration of immovable property. The presentation was centered around the client’s experience after the instructions on new …
