Decorative Element
Decorative Element
Decorative Element
Managing Partner

Karabo Motshwane

Karabo Motshwane is a seasoned commercial litigator and business‑rescue practitioner who helps companies navigate financial distress, complex disputes and transformative restructurings.

Specializations:
Business Rescue & Restructuring, Commercial Litigation, Insolvency Law, Corporate Advisory
Business Rescue & Restructuring, Commercial Litigation, Insolvency Law, Corporate Advisory
Education:
LLB (Company Law), University of South Africa; Advanced Short Course in Business Rescue Practice (Distinction), University of South Africa
LLB (Company Law), University of South Africa; Advanced Short Course in Business Rescue Practice (Distinction), University of South Africa
Experience:
Nearly two decades in business rescue, insolvency, restructuring and dispute resolutio
Nearly two decades in business rescue, insolvency, restructuring and dispute resolutio
Cases Completed:
100+ insolvency, business‑rescue and litigation matters
100+ insolvency, business‑rescue and litigation matters
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About Karabo Motshwane

Karabo Motshwane is a respected commercial litigator and business‑rescue specialist with almost two decades of experience. He began his legal career at Werksmans Attorneys, where he rose from candidate attorney to director and equity partner, leading complex business‑rescue and dispute‑resolution matters for major corporations and financial institutions. In 2020 he joined RAMS Attorneys as a director and head of the Business Rescue, Insolvency & Restructuring practice before founding Motshwane & Associates Inc.

Karabo’s practice focuses on guiding distressed companies, creditors and stakeholders through South Africa’s business‑rescue regime and negotiating pragmatic restructuring plans. His clients benefit from his deep experience in commercial litigation, shareholder disputes, tender challenges and insolvency proceedings. Recognised by The Legal 500 for his responsiveness and expertise, he is also a member of the South African Restructuring Insolvency Practitioners Association (SARIPA).

A regular contributor to legal journals and industry conferences, Karabo advocates for ethical, innovative and client‑centred practice. He invests in mentorship and transformation within the profession and is fluent in both English and Setswana. Through Motshwane & Associates Inc, he strives to combine big‑firm technical excellence with the personalised attention of a boutique practice.

About Karabo Motshwane

Karabo Motshwane is a respected commercial litigator and business‑rescue specialist with almost two decades of experience. He began his legal career at Werksmans Attorneys, where he rose from candidate attorney to director and equity partner, leading complex business‑rescue and dispute‑resolution matters for major corporations and financial institutions. In 2020 he joined RAMS Attorneys as a director and head of the Business Rescue, Insolvency & Restructuring practice before founding Motshwane & Associates Inc.

Karabo’s practice focuses on guiding distressed companies, creditors and stakeholders through South Africa’s business‑rescue regime and negotiating pragmatic restructuring plans. His clients benefit from his deep experience in commercial litigation, shareholder disputes, tender challenges and insolvency proceedings. Recognised by The Legal 500 for his responsiveness and expertise, he is also a member of the South African Restructuring Insolvency Practitioners Association (SARIPA).

A regular contributor to legal journals and industry conferences, Karabo advocates for ethical, innovative and client‑centred practice. He invests in mentorship and transformation within the profession and is fluent in both English and Setswana. Through Motshwane & Associates Inc, he strives to combine big‑firm technical excellence with the personalised attention of a boutique practice.

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Partner with Motshwane  &  Associates  Inc. to stabilise your business, resolve disputes and unlock new opportunities.

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Ready to move forward?

Partner with Motshwane  &  Associates  Inc. to stabilise your business, resolve disputes and unlock new opportunities.

Motshwane  &  Associates Inc. is a boutique Johannesburg law firm specialising in business rescue, Insolvency, restructuring, corporate advisory and dispute resolution.

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Ground Floor, Gateway West, 22 Magwa Crescent, Waterfall City 1682, South Africa

+27 (0) 10 009 5342
kmotshwane@maa‑inc.co.za

© 2025  Motshwane & Associates Inc. All rights reserved.

Motshwane  &  Associates  Inc. is a boutique Johannesburg law firm specialising in business rescue, Insolvency, restructuring, corporate advisory and dispute resolution.

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Ground Floor, Gateway West, 22 Magwa Crescent, Waterfall City 1682, South Africa

+27 (0) 10 009 5342
kmotshwane@maa‑inc.co.za

© 2025  Motshwane & Associates Inc. All rights reserved.

Motshwane  &  Associates  Inc. is a boutique Johannesburg law firm specialising in business rescue, Insolvency, restructuring, corporate advisory and dispute resolution.

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Ground Floor, Gateway West, 22 Magwa Crescent, Waterfall City 1682, South Africa

+27 (0) 10 009 5342
kmotshwane@maa‑inc.co.za

© 2025  Motshwane & Associates Inc. All rights reserved.