Nobert Phiri

Practice Areas

Nobert is an accomplished Attorney of the High Court and Supreme Court of Zimbabwe, with a well-established practice in corporate and financial advisory and dispute resolution.

He is recognised for his expertise in corporate and transactional matters, regularly advising on complex, high-value mandates across a range of sectors. His experience spans banking and finance, insurance, pensions, tax, intellectual property, energy and infrastructure, property development, and mining. He has advised both public and private sector clients on cross-border transactions, financing arrangements, and regulatory frameworks, demonstrating strong commercial insight and technical precision.

Nobert acts for a broad client base including financial institutions, insurance companies, pension funds, multinational corporations, local authorities, mining houses, energy companies, property developers, and universities. His work frequently involves multi-jurisdictional elements, positioning him as a trusted adviser on transactions extending beyond Zimbabwe into the wider African market.

In addition to his advisory practice, Nobert is an experienced arbitrator in both domestic and international proceedings. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) and a member of the Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa), reflecting his standing in the field of alternative dispute resolution.

Professional Memberships

Registered Legal Practitioner, Conveyancer and Notary Public with the High Court and

Supreme Court of Zimbabwe

Member of the Law Society of Zimbabwe

Registered Trademark and Patent Agent (Zimbabwe and ARIPO)

Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators United Kingdom

Fellow of the Association of Arbitrators Southern Africa

Registered Estate Administrator- Estates Administrators Council of Zimbabwe

Member of the Pension Lawyers Association South Africa

Member of the International Bar Association

Industry Sector Expertise

Nobert has broad sector experience, advising clients across banking and financial services, insurance and pensions, energy and infrastructure, mining and natural resources, and property development. He regularly acts for financial institutions, corporates, and public sector entities on complex, high-value transactions and regulatory matters.

His work includes advising on cross-border financing arrangements, guarantees, and investment structures, as well as providing strategic counsel on tax, corporate structuring, and regulatory compliance. Nobert also has experience in infrastructure and energy projects, including power generation and distribution, and in the mining sector, where he advises on contractual, regulatory, and investment issues.

Languages Spoken

English