Mr. Ogaufi Inantle Mafoko

Partner & Head of Corporate and Commercial Department

Ogaufi is currently the Head of the Corporate and Commercial Department at Mbikiwa Legal Practice, where he spearheads strategic initiatives with precision and consistency. He provides continuous advisory services to corporates, SMEs, and private individuals across a wide spectrum of legal needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ogaufi graduated among the top of his class with a Second Class Upper Division (2:1). He has also attained several professional qualifications, namely:

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Trial Advocacy
  • Certificate in Risk Management
  • Certificate of Proficiency in Short Term Insurance
  • Certificate of Proficiency in Long Term Insurance

He is currently pursuing a Master of Commerce in Business Management in South Africa, specializing in Asset Finance, Private Credit, Risk Management, and Asset Management further enhancing his expertise in blending legal strategy with business acumen.

EXPERTISE

He is a dynamic lawyer who firmly believes that law and business psychology are inseparable. He is at the forefront of the firm’s debt collection services, contract reviews, asset finance advisory, private equity and credit advisory and drafting of tailored agreements for corporate and commercial clients amongst other things. He also frequently appears before the courts of Botswana, where he handles corporate and commercial litigation matters. Known for his exceptional negotiation skills, he is currently resolving numerous disputes out of court and leads negotiations that settle long-standing cases.

EXCEPTIONAL

What makes Ogaufi truly exceptional at his role is his attentiveness to patterns and market trends, which allows him to anticipate client needs, craft innovative solutions, and position businesses for sustainable growth.

Beyond his legal practice, he is a passionate entrepreneur with diverse business interests spanning real estate, transport, and other ventures. He is a people-centric individual, admired for his ability to connect with others and his genuine desire to see people thrive.

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