ZIMBABWE Law and Practice Contributed by: George Gapu, Fidelis Manyuchi and Tapiwa John Chivanga, Scanlen & Holderness
Scanlen & Holderness is a premier Zimbabwean law firm that has existed for over 130 years, offering a full range of legal services to local, regional and in - ternational clients. Scanlen & Holderness’ quality of expertise consistently earns it and its lawyers a top ranking in local and international legal surveys. The firm provides legal services to a large number of Zim - babwean and international corporates in matters re - lating to M&A, mining and energy law, corporate and
commercial law, dispute resolution, and conveyanc - ing and property law. Throughout its history, Scanlen & Holderness has proudly influenced jurisprudential developments in Zimbabwe through its continued involvement in landmark cases that have set prec - edents in many areas of law. The firm has its finger on the pulse of the law in Zimbabwe, and over the years a number of its former lawyers have been elevated to benches of the High Court and Supreme Court.
Authors
George Gapu is the head of the dispute resolution and corporate and commercial departments at Scanlen &
Tapiwa John Chivanga is a transactional lawyer specialising in complex cross-border M&A, private equity and investment transactions across Africa. He advises global corporates and investors on high-
Holderness. A graduate of the University of Zimbabwe, George joined the firm in 2000. He has successfully litigated in the High Court and Supreme Court of Zimbabwe in commercial matters representing some of the biggest corporations in the country. He has handled several commercial arbitrations as counsel and as an arbitrator. George has been involved in cross-border mergers and acquisitions transactions, advised investors on investing in Zimbabwe and advised companies on restructuring schemes as part of his wider commercial practice.
value acquisitions, restructurings and regulatory strategy, with a strong track record navigating multi-jurisdictional deal dynamics and delivering commercially sound, execution-ready solutions. Selected for the prestigious 2025 International Lawyers for Africa Programme (ILFA) and seconded to a Magic Circle law firm, he has gained direct exposure to large-scale, international transactions in a world-class transactional environment. Tapiwa also contributes to leading legal and corporate finance publications, offering clear insight into Zimbabwe’s evolving deal and investment landscape.
Fidelis Manyuchi is an experienced corporate and commercial lawyer who has led and participated in high-profile mergers and acquisitions and business transactions. Over the years, he has participated in various
key transactions, including acquisitions of lithium, gold, chrome and limestone mines, as well as manufacturing companies. In the energy sector, he has advised on the setting up of a solar power generation plant, and he also advises an independent hydro-electric power generation company. Fidelis is a prolific writer who has authored numerous articles exploring various facets of the law. Beyond his writing, he is dedicated to institutional building, enhancing capacity and adding value to his clients’ investments.
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