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Tafadzwa Pasipanodya

Tafadzwa Pasipanodya

Global 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

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Practice Areas

Tafadzwa Pasipanodya is a partner in Foley Hoag’s international litigation and arbitration department and chairs the firm’s Africa practice group. For almost two decades, she has represented sovereign States from all over the world in investor-state arbitrations concerning natural resources, mining, the environment, infrastructure, and health policy before arbitration tribunals.

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Chambers Global Guide

Dispute Resolution - Africa-wide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Tafadzwa Pasipanodya is chair of the Africa practice group. She regularly handles commercial arbitrations, while her wider experience extends to geopolitical disputes and matters involving alleged violations of human rights. She is based in Washington, DC.

International Arbitration: Counsel - USA

Band 6
Band 6

Individual Editorial
Tafadzwa Pasipanodya enjoys a growing profile for her international arbitration practice, with significant expertise in defending sovereigns in treaty claims. She chairs the firm's Africa practice.

Strengths

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  • Tafadzwa is a smart, friendly, professional and strong communicator who has powerful negotiation skills, confidence, poise and is very persuasive.

    Dispute ResolutionChambers Global Guide
  • Tafadzwa is knowledgeable and shows great tactical traits.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Global Guide
  • Taf is a great professional.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Global Guide
  • Tafadzwa is a talented lawyer.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Global Guide
  • Tafadzwa is very client-oriented, focused and attentive to our concerns. She is a sophisticated lawyer and a great strategist.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Global Guide

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Africa-wide

France

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Latin America - International Counsel

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