Our Firm
Founded in 2018 by Tumelo Audrey Kwape, Kwape Legal Practice is a distinguished law firm specialising in corporate and commercial law. Our expertise lies mainly in the areas of advanced company law, corporate governance and advisory, compliance, structuring of companies, and cross-border business transactions. What makes Kwape Legal Practice truly unique is our in-depth knowledge of both South African and Botswana legal systems, enabling us to deliver seamless cross-border advisory services. We are proud to assist businesses based in Botswana and South Africa, as well as African enterprises expanding into Botswana or entering the South African market. Kwape Legal Practice’s approach is defined by precision and strategic insight, ensuring tailored solutions for every client. We are committed to professionalism, efficiency, and exceptional service ensuring that we remain a trusted partner for businesses seeking specialized corporate legal support.
Meet our founder
Tumelo Audrey Kwape
Corporate & Commercial Lawyer
Legal Strategist | Governance & Tax Specialist
Tumelo Audrey Kwape is a seasoned legal practitioner with over nine years of experience in delivering high-quality legal and compliance services tailored to both local and cross-border business needs. Her practice is defined by precision, strategic insight, and a deep understanding of the legal frameworks in Botswana and South Africa.
Her core areas of expertise include corporate and commercial law, advanced company law, corporate governance, compliance, and a wide range of tax law disciplines—such as VAT, income tax, donations tax, estate duty, capital gains, trading stock, dividends tax, and international taxation including Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs).
She is also highly experienced in corporate structuring and reorganization, shareholder agreements and disputes, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and trust establishment and compliance.
Known for her holistic, client-centred approach, Tumelo integrates legal insight with commercial strategy to offer tailored, practical solutions. Her ability to bridge the gap between business and law has made her a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs, corporations, and public institutions.
Qualifications
- LLB (University of Botswana)
- Master of Philosophy (Medical Law & Ethics) University of Pretoria
- Master of Laws (LLM) in Commercial Law, University of Cape Town
- Postgraduate Certification in Taxation , University of Pretoria.
Certifications
- Admitted Attorney
- Admitted Notary & Conveyancer
Memberships & Affiliations
- Law Society of Botswana (Member)
- Institute of Directors South Africa (Member)