Chikondi Banda is a senior associate at Desai Law Group with extensive experience in corporate, commercial, and regulatory law. He works extensively with Jindal Energy Botswana, part of the team that negotiated the Power Purchase Agreement signed with Botswana Power Corporation for the construction of a thermal power plant. He advises clients on mineral rights applications, mining licence compliance, environmental approvals, and ongoing regulatory obligations under Botswana’s mining and environmental legislation. His practice includes supporting both local and international clients on transactional structuring, regulatory due diligence, and cross-border investment matters. Current work includes advising NAQAA and KP Energy Group on large solar project investments. Chikondi is recognised as a Rising Star by IFLR1000, reflecting his growing reputation in the legal market. He is known for delivering clear, practical, and commercially focused legal advice, and for effectively navigating complex regulatory environments.
Publications
Co-author of the Botswana chapter in the Mining Law Guide , published 10 November 2026 , alongside Rizwan Desai and Kagiso Mabutho .