Parks Tafa

Parks Tafa is the Managing Partner at Collins Newman & Co, the largest law firm in Botswana, and has been with the Firm and in private practice for over 26 years.

He is one of the leading lawyers in Botswana, with an outstanding track record of a long career with considerable experience as a business-transactional lawyer, having been involved in many large transactions and acted in several ground-breaking matters for prominent clients both in Botswana and from elsewhere.

Accolades

• Parks is consistently ranked by Chambers Global as a Band 1 leader in his field.
• PLC Which Lawyer? 2011 recognises Parks as a top corporate and commercial lawyer.
• IFLR 1000 2013 and 2014 recognises Parks as leading lawyer in Energy and Infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Co-author of Construction and Projects Overview in Botswana article featured in Practical Law Multi-Jurisdictional Guide 2013/2014.

Career Summary

• 2004 to present: Managing Partner, Collins Newman & Co.
• 1996 to 2004: Partner, Collins Newman & Co.
• 1991 to 1995: Associate, Collins Newman & Co.