Awards & Recognition

ARMSTRONGS, ONLY BOTSWANA LAW FIRM RANKED IN HIGHEST BAND BY CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2019

Once again Armstrongs has been ranked in the top echelon of law firms in Botswana by Chambers Global 2019, an independent and international legal rankings directory. Commendation from Chambers is particularly significant as Chambers recognises achievement in 190 countries worldwide making it the largest research firm in the industry. This year Armstrongs is the ONLY law firm in Botswana to be ranked in the highest ‘Band 1’ category!

Chambers assess achievement on the basis of technical legal ability, commitment to clients, professional conduct, commercial astuteness, diligence and timeous delivery. Chambers awards recognition to law firms and to individual attorneys on the basis of thousands of client interviews, feedback from peers, leading industry commentators, and lawyers which makes top ranking by Chambers notable.

Individual rankings are also awarded in Chambers Global, and this year only seventeen of the country’s top lawyers have been recognised with three of Armstrongs’ team members forming part of this elite selection. Two of the firm’s Partners have been ranked among the country’s leading lawyers. Managing Partner, John Carr-Hartley and Partner, Sipho Ziga have been ranked in the top tier, Band 1 Category.

Chambers Review:

“Pre-eminent and distinguished law firm able to advise on the full spectrum of commercial and corporate law. A recent focus has been on financing transactions, notably in the real estate sector, while energy and mining are further areas of activity. Also acts on high-profile mandates in the dispute resolution space, with the team praised for its work in competition, construction and employment matters.

Strengths – Clients appreciate the team’s “ability to represent legal issues coherently, clearly and with sheer simplicity.”

Another source lauded it as “the premier law firm in Botswana at the moment,” highlighting both the calibre of its work and its long-standing reputation in the country.

Notable practitioners – Experienced litigator John Carr-Hartley is noted for his strength in arbitration relating to construction and engineering disputes. Widely lauded as both a “really good” and “very strong litigator,” he handles a wide range of contentious matters, including insolvency and insurance claims and commercial litigation. He is the managing partner of the firm and heads the litigation and arbitration department.

Prominent practitioner Sipho Ziga is widely acknowledged as a “very strong lawyer in the corporate and commercial space.” Recognised for his abilities by a roster of international clients, he has a broad practice and significant experience in banking and finance, capital markets and M&A. He is also noted for his knowledge and expertise in the mining sector.

These exemplary results establish Armstrongs as one of Botswana’s leading law firms.