Legal Excellence Since 2004
Masawi & Partners is a Zimbabwean law firm offering a full circle of legal services to corporate and individual clients from six offices nationwide.
The firm represents banks, parastatals, local authorities and stock-exchange-listed companies, and has argued leading cases in the Supreme Court of Zimbabwe.
Eight specialist departments serving corporates, institutions and individuals across Zimbabwe.
We handle business operations, corporate governance, contract drafting, joint ventures, and regulatory compliance for corporate clients.
Explore department →02We represent clients in court disputes, arbitration, and mediation. This includes civil litigation, corporate disputes, debt recovery, and employment litigation, as well as out-of-court settlements.
Explore department →03We defend individuals and corporates facing criminal charges, regulatory prosecutions, and white-collar crime investigations.
Explore department →04We manage wills, trusts, estate administration, divorce, custody, guardianship and related disputes.
Explore department →05We advise employers and employees on employment contracts, workplace safety, retrenchments, disciplinary hearings, union relations, and labour tribunal representation.
Explore department →06We focus on property transactions, land rights, property transfers, mortgage bonds, real estate development agreements, and tenancy law.
Explore department →07We deal with patents, trademarks, copyrights, protection, and licensing.
Explore department →08We handle licensing, environmental compliance, and resource rights.
Explore department →Masawi & Partners was established on 1 April 2004 and has grown to offices in Harare, Kwekwe, Bulawayo, Karoi, Beitbridge and Gwanda. Over two decades the firm has become a household name in the legal fraternity, representing clients across economic, social and commercial spheres — from banks and parastatals to stock-exchange-listed companies and local authorities.
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Tendai Cletos Masawi is founding and Senior Partner of the firm. He graduated with a bachelor of laws Honors degree from the University of Zimbabwe and a Masters degree in international studies.
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LLB Hons. UZ
Linnet is a partner with the firm. She is an accomplished Advocate of the High Court of Zimbabwe having attained her bachelor of Laws Honors Degree from the University of Zimbabwe in 2004.
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LLB Hons, MSU
Barthlomen graduated with Bachelor of Laws Honor Degree from the Midlands States University. He is a diligent legal practitioner who specializes in Insurance, Commercial and Corporate Law. He has experience in debt recovery, Insurance claims and has handled incorporation of companies, non-governmental organization and societies.
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LLB Hons. UNISA
She is the attorney in charge of the Harare Branch. Panashe is a brilliant fresh mind in the commercial and civil litigation department. Her charm and wit are intriguing as she simplifies the law in precision to benefit the client needs.
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LLB Hons MSU
Tafadzwa is a Legal Practitioner whose main areas of practice are Insurance, Tax and Labour matters. Tafadzwa has extensive experience in advising clients on the tax issues that must be taken before taking any number of corporate actions.
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LLB Hons. UZ
Matthew Mapepa is a brilliant lawyer who studied and attained a Bachelor of Laws Honors Degree with the University of Zimbabwe. He is registered Legal practitioner Conveyancer and Notary. His main area of focus area is general litigation.
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LLB Hons MSU
She is a legal practitioner, attached to Human Rights law, Labour law and Conveyancing, with 6 years’ experience as a litigator in the Superior Courts of Zimbabwe. She is a brilliant mind who is currently doing her LLM in Strategic Management and Corporate Governance at Midlands State University.
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LLB Hons. MSU
Mellisa is a softspoken but firm lawyer bringing vast expertise in real estate law. She has passion in conveyancing securities such as mortgage bonds and notarial general bonds. She is experienced in negotiating and drafting contracts, deeds of trust and other documents.
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LLB Hons, MSU
Leonie is a calm but articulate lawyer guided by passion. She holds a bachelors of law Honors Degree from Midlands State University. Her strengths lie in criminal and commercial law.
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LLB Hons. MSU
Shepherd is a distinguished lawyer who holds a bachelor of Honors Degree from the Midlands State University. He is a registered legal practitioner, Notary and Conveyancer with the high court of Zimbabwe.
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LLB Hons. UZ
Brandy is a holder of a Bachelor of laws honours degree from the University of Zimbabwe. Her practice comprises primarily on Conveyancing, corporate law and civil litigation. She is an active lawyer who works hard to obtain the best results on her cases.
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LLB Hon. MSU
Gladys is a high spirited lawyer who is excellent at conveyancing and civil litigation. Her lively personality makes it easy for her to communicate with clients. She holds a Bachelor of laws Honours degree from Midlands State University.
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LLB Hons. UZ
Lloyd is a holder of a LLB degree from the University of Zimbabwe. He is a brilliant lawyer whose main focus is on general civil litigation, succession and estates and labour law.
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LLB Hon. MSU
Methembe is a dedicated practitioner who specialises in civil and criminal litigation. Holding a Bachelor of laws LLB degree from the Midlands State University, he brings a sharp analytical approach to the firm’s litigation department.
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Administration and Finance Manager
Nyasha Mubaira (Administration and Finance Manager)
Clerk
Joyline Zhou (Clerk)
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Vincent Chatiza (Clerk)
Clerk
Venus Daniel (Clerk)
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Ashleigh Gonese (Intern)
We act for banks, parastatals, local authorities and stock-exchange-listed companies across Zimbabwe.
Milestones, community work and updates from the firm.
Congratulations to our founding and Managing Partner, Tendai Cletos Masawi, on obtaining a Master's degree.
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Our team took part in the Masawara Careers Day Expo at Mutasa School in Manicaland, introducing students to careers in law.
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April marks a significant milestone as we celebrate the 22nd anniversary of the firm and honour the leadership of our Partners.
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