Proos Uttam Nowbuth is a highly experienced Attorney-at-Law, Managing Partner, and Corporate Advisor with over eight years of active court practice in Botswana, complemented by more than 25 years of senior leadership experience across law, construction, healthcare, mining services, public sector advisory, and hospitality. As the principal of Nowbuth Law Chambers, his practice has a strong focus on mediation and dispute resolution. He brings a well-credentialed and multi-institutional grounding to his Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practice, holding mediation accreditation from the Mediation Academy and the Law Society of South Africa. Proos uniquely combines the authoritative counsel of a practising lawyer with the facilitative skills of a trained mediator, enabling him to offer clients highly effective dispute resolution across civil and commercial matters.

Areas of expertise 

Civil & Commercial Litigation

Mediation & Arbitration

Labour & Employment Law

Family & Divorce Law

Conveyancing & Property Law

Public Sector & Local Authority Law

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

Corporate Governance & Compliance

Dispute Resolution

• Managing Partner / Attorney-at-Law (Nowbuth Law Chambers, 2017 – Present): Holds full right of audience before all courts of Botswana (High Court, Industrial Court, Magistrates’ Courts & Land Tribunals). Manages extensive client portfolios and trust accounts, handling civil, labour, and family litigation.
• Public Sector Advisory: Serves as External Attorney to the Jwaneng Town Council, providing strategic counsel on labour relations, contracts, and litigation.
• Head of Legal Services (PK Construction (Pty) Ltd, Botswana): Provided comprehensive legal oversight for construction and mining services operations. Led complex contract negotiations with major entities including Debswana and Majwe Mining. Ensured rigorous compliance with the Employment Act and Mine Machinery & Quarries Act.

• Accredited Family Law Mediator, Mediation Academy (South Africa)
• Mediation Accreditation, Law Society of South Africa
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, World Academy of Research & Development (UK)