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.