Meet the team
Nineteen practitioners and support staff across six offices in Zimbabwe, led by founding partner Tendai Cletos Masawi.
Managing Partner
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Tendai Cletos Masawi
Managing Partner | Mining Litigation | Commercial Litigation | Banking & Insurance
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. He established the practice in the mining town of Kwekwe on 1 April 2004. Advocate Masawi was named Outstanding Legal CEO/Managing Partner at the Zimbabwe CEOs Network Legal Awards, which recognise leaders with a clear vision who are innovative and empowering. His practice comprises mining litigation and commercial litigation, particularly banking and insurance, in the High Court and Supreme Court of Zimbabwe, and he handles criminal matters in the superior courts, where he is known for resolving complex legal questions. He successfully represented China Shougang Corporation in the Supreme Court after its funds were compulsorily acquired by the state through Standard Chartered Bank — Standard Chartered Bank v China Shougang International SC 49-2013 remains one of the leading cases on banking and financial services in Zimbabwe. He has advised reputable banks, mining companies and stock-exchange-listed companies. Tendai serves on the board of Gwanda State University and is a former councillor of the Law Society of Zimbabwe.
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Linnet Makande
Partner | High Court Advocacy | Commercial Law | Litigation
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. Linnet is the partner incharge of operations…
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Barthlomen Mhandire
Partner | Commercial Law | Litigation
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…
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Panashe Sagwete
Senior Associate | Commercial Litigation | Civil Litigation
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…
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Tafadzwa Marufu Marinda
Senior Associate | Insurance | Tax | Labour Law
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. He obtained…
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Matthew Mapepa
Senior Associate | General Litigation | Conveyancing | Notarial
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. He is…
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Rufaro M Nyamutowa
Senior Associate | Human Rights | Labour Law | Conveyancing
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…
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Melissa A Damba
Senior Associate | Real Estate | Conveyancing | Commercial Litigation
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…
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Leonie Jerie
Associate | Criminal Law | Commercial Law | Energy & Mining
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. Energy and mining law are also her areas of expertise…
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Shepherd Hokoma
Associate | Criminal Law | Property Law | Labour Law
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. Shepherd was a prosecutor for close to two…
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Brandy Karipache
Associate | Conveyancing | Corporate Law | Civil Litigation
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…
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Gladys Mahla
Associate | Conveyancing | Civil Litigation
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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Lloyd Chimire
Associate | Civil Litigation | Succession & Estates | Labour Law
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. He is a results orientated lawyer who puts…
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Methembe Patrice Ncube
Associate | Civil Litigation | Criminal Litigation
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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Nyasha Mubaira
Administration and Finance Manager
Joyline Zhou
Clerk
Vincent Chatiza
Clerk
Venus Daniel
Clerk
Interns
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Ashleigh Gonese
Intern
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