DLG Appoints a Chief Financial Officer

Desai Law Group is pleased to announce that it has appointed Mr Kiron George as Chief Financial Officer. Kiron had previously worked with PwC Botswana for 8 years. He holds several professional qualifications in the field of Management Accounting. In addition, he brings with him experience in regards to Risk Management, Internal Controls Assessment, Accounting …

DLG Partners Attend ALN Annual International Conference in Dubai

Rizwan Desai, Founding and Managing Partner of Desai Law Group and Akheel Jinabhai, Partner and Head of Property are currently attending the two day ALN Annual International Conference in Dubai which commenced on 4th – 5th October 2017 and themed “Africa: Bridging The Gulf”. The event brings together top business leaders, dignitaries, decision makers and …

The Developmental Role of Boards and Chairpersons

Accountable and responsible as the chairperson of a board is and must be, he or she cannot operate as an island and must both seek and obtain the guidance of and consensus with others. If this happens, and happens not just in one corporation, but across corporates across the length and breadth of our nation, …

DLG Attends 5th Annual Adams & Adams Africa Network Meeting

Mr Ajit Williams and Otlametse Rakwadi, Associate and Candidate Attorney of DLG had the opportunity to attend the 5th Annual Adams & Adams Africa Network Meeting, which was held at the Adams and Adams offices in Lynnwood, Pretoria, South Africa, on 14 -15 September 2015. The meeting was a two-day seminar that brought together Adams …

DLG Employees Go For A Run

On Saturday the 23rd of September Desai Law Group Employees took part in the Botswana Independence Marathon (BIM) 2017 in Gaborone. Between the 5km and 10km challenge, all 10 DLG employees who attended, finished the marathon, earning them each medals of completion! Well done!    

DLG Representative Attends Patent Drafting Course in Zimbabwe

A Patent Drafting Course for patent agents drawn from 15 African countries commenced on 4th September 2017 at the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO). Our very own Ajit Williams, Associate in the Litigation Department, was the only attendee chosen from Botswana by the Registrar of Trademarks to attend the five-day course being held at the …

DLG Women’s Forum Panel Discussion

The trail blazing female attorneys of DLG recently hosted an internal panel discussion featuring two of DLG’s  female partners, Dineo Makati-Mpho and Angelica Bojosi. The panel discussion was moderated by Larona Somolekae (Associate). The aim of the panel discussion was to gain insight on the personal and professional journeys travelled by these female partners. The panel …

Rizwan Desai Managing Partner DLG speaks at the SADC LA Young Lawyers Forum

Rizwan Desai Managing Partner DLG, was the guest speaker at the Young Lawyers Forum as part of the 18th SADC Lawyers` Association Annual Conference & General Meeting yesterday. Rizwan spoke to the audience of young upcoming SADC attorneys about his career journey and shared his thoughts on the power of purpose and motivation in achieving success. …