Department profile
Scanlen & Holderness

General Business Law

Global Guide 2026 : Zimbabwe


Scanlen & Holderness

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MAIN AREAS OF PRACTICE

Corporate & Commercial

The team has the capacity and experience to attend to the following: M&A; transactional advisory services; corporate due diligence; banking and finance; exchange control; project finance; infrastructure development and public private partnerships; private equity  empowerment advice and regulatory compliance; competition law.

Engagement Partners:

Sternford Moyo:[email protected]

George Gapu: [email protected]

Nellie Tiyago: [email protected]

Memory Mafo: [email protected]


Mining, Energy & Environmental Law

We handle the following: prospecting licenses; exclusive prospecting licenses; mining claims; mining leases; mining grants; mineral concessions and special mining leases; acquisition or disposal of mineral rights; mine safety and occupational health; due diligence; community involvements in mining projects; environmental and waste management; environmental protection including renewable energy solutions; taxes and royalties; dispute resolution.

Engagement Partners:

Sternford Moyo: [email protected]

George Gapu: [email protected]

Nellie Tiyago: [email protected]

Memory Mafo: [email protected]


Constitutional, Administrative & Human Right Law

The team is at the center of constitutional litigation, it has brought numerous cases before the courts challenging the constitutionality of legislation, administrative actions and decisions.

Engagement Partners:

Evans Moyo:[email protected]

Rudo Magundani:[email protected]

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General Business Law - Zimbabwe

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Scanlen & Holderness is a market-leading law firm that offers a full range of services to clients working in Zimbabwe. The team adeptly handles matters in areas such as energy, intellectual property, employment and construction. It also has notable commercial litigation capabilities.

Strengths

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  • The law firm has a demonstrable capacity to interpret complex commercial transactions.

    General Business Law respondentGlobal
  • Scanlen & Holderness has a seasoned, well-educated and experienced team.

    General Business Law respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4George Gapu
    Band 4George Gapu

    George Gapu

    George Gapu is a seasoned litigator whose representation is sought by significant corporates active in Zimbabwe. His experience covers a breadth of matters including labour law.
  • Band 4Nellie Tiyago-Jinjika
    Band 4Nellie Tiyago-Jinjika

    Nellie Tiyago-Jinjika

    Nellie Tiyago-Jinjika has a significant practice in corporate and commercial law. She is also well placed to assist clients with intellectual property, mining and construction matters.

    • Nellie Tiyago-Jinjika's level of commitment to providing top-tier legal advisory services is exceptional.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal
    • Nellie Tiyago-Jinjika is very reliable.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal

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