Ada Mgadla
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ABOUT ADA MGADLA

ABOUT ADA MGADLA

Partner

Attorney

Nationality: Motswana
Languages: English, Setswana
E-mail: ada@armstrongs.bw

About

Ada joined Armstrongs in January 2017. He has been a vital member of Armstrong’s Commercial Department, showcasing exceptional legal acumen and delivering innovative solutions and results for local and international clients, as well being involved in several high-profile cases.

His expertise includes complex commercial and civil litigation, corporate and commercial law and advisory, insolvency law, labour litigation, and the drafting and reviewing of commercial and corporate agreements.

Ada regularly advises local and international companies on banking law, financial services laws pertaining to non-bank financial institutions, regulatory law, data protection and privacy law, mining and energy law, gambling law, medical devices compliance law, tax law, labour law, communications and ICT law, anti-money laundering laws, and the provisions of the Companies Act. He also assists in the establishment of nonprofit organizations and international businesses as local entities in Botswana.

Education & Qualifications 

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LL.B. (University of Botswana) 2016

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Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of Botswana in 2016, Conveyancer and Notary Public in 2021

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Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) Long Term Insurance 2016 (The Insurance Institute of South Africa)

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Global Financial Compliance Certificate 2019 (Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment)

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MSc Finance and Financial Law (University of London) 2024

Professional Memberships

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Member of the Botswana Law Society

Notable Work Done

Ada’s expertise include complex commercial and civil litigation, corporate and commercial law and advisory, insolvency law, labour litigation, and the drafting and reviewing of commercial and corporate agreements. Some of his notable work, to name a few, are:

 

  • Playing a pivotal role in the insolvency proceedings involving Capital Management Botswana (Pty) Ltd, Bluthorn Group of Companies and Lerala Diamond Mine (Pty) Ltd actively participating in the meticulous drafting of court documents;
  • Playing an instrumental role in supporting NBFIRA in respect of legal enforcement in terms of its financial services laws against non-compliant non-bank financial institutions at the High Court and Court of Appeal.
  • Played an integral role in supporting Debswana Diamond Company in facilitating the registration process of medical devices with the Botswana Medical Regulatory Authority and offering comprehensive legal guidance on matters pertaining to Covid-19 vaccines as well as providing Moderna Inc on the relevant laws in relation to the introduction of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine in Botswana.
  • Conducting due diligences and providing legal advice  for the establishment of Cotton On Botswana (Proprietary) Limited and Deutsche Bank AG in relation to  E-trading risks in Botswana;
  • Playing an instrumental role in supporting the Gambling Authority in legal disputes pertaining to the regulation of casinos and the impending national lottery by providing expert assistance in drafting court documents
  • Advising Brown Brothers Harriman on the laws of Botswana in relation to forex trading in Botswana;
  • Acted as a expert legal advisor in relation to the Local Enterprise Authority in respect of retrenchment and restructuring processes;

Specialises In:

  • CORPORATE MERGERS & AQUISITIONS 100% 100%
  • BANKING & FINANCE 100% 100%
  • CORPORATE LAW 100% 100%
  • CAPITAL MARKETS 100% 100%
  • MINERALS, RESOURCES & ENERGY 100% 100%