Shakila Khan is the lead attorney at a boutique corporate law firm in Botswana that focuses on providing legal services to banking and finance institutions, corporate advisory firms, large corporates, multinationals, private equity funds, government and parastatals. Shakila has headed up Khan Corporate Law (KCL) since December 2010. KCL has handled some significant transactions since it was established and domestic and international market recognition for its strengths continues to grow… Show more Shakila Khan is the lead attorney at a boutique corporate law firm in Botswana that focuses on providing legal services to banking and finance institutions, corporate advisory firms, large corporates, multinationals, private equity funds, government and parastatals. Shakila has headed up Khan Corporate Law (KCL) since December 2010. KCL has handled some significant transactions since it was established and domestic and international market recognition for its strengths continues to grow. Shakila has been ranked as a Leading Lawyer in Chambers Global Guide since 2013 and has been endorsed in the International Financial Law Review (IFLR1000)/Petroleum Economist: Energy and Infrastructure Guide and the International Financial Law Review (IFLR1000)/Financial and Corporate Law Guide. Shakila's areas of practice include the following sectors: M&A, debt and equity capital markets, structured finance, banking and financial services regulation, securities and derivatives advice, competition law and general corporate (ranging from the establishment of foreign companies in Botswana, IFSC advice, to private equity and restructuring deals, as well as general compliance advice for a number of listed entities). Shakila also practices in the energy and natural resources sectors and has completed key mandates in these sectors. Significant transactions include acting as legal advisor to the Arranger, Standard Bank South Africa in respect of an update to the Stanbic Bank Botswana Limited BWP 2 Billion Listed Note Programme; the delisting of IAMGOLD Corporation from the Botswana Stock Exchange; acting as Botswana legal counsel for the sale of Mupane Gold Mine in a deal worth USD 34.2 million. 2012 saw Shakila completing structured finance transactions of over BWP 480 million. Shakila’s practice has focused on structured finance and consultancy and projects work in 2013-2014. 2015 has seen increased activity in capital markets, energy and infrastructure work and M&A. Show less