Clairwood Chambers, also known as Mutamangira & Associates, is a distinguished law firm in Zimbabwe renowned for its comprehensive legal services across various sectors. With over a decade of experience, the firm has established itself as a leader in corporate law, banking and tax, criminal law, property law, labour law, family law, mining law, international law, and intellectual property. Their expertise encompasses advising on major investment transactions, mergers and acquisitions, banking law, criminal proceedings, property transactions, labour relations, family matters, mining regulations, international litigation, and intellectual property rights.

The firm's reputation is bolstered by a team of accomplished legal practitioners, including Senior Partner Farai Mutamangira and Managing Partner Itayi Ndudzo. Their collective experience spans high-profile cases in Zimbabwe's High Court and Supreme Court, as well as international courts such as the SADC Tribunal, ICSID, and the European Court of Justice. This extensive experience underscores Clairwood Chambers' capacity to handle complex legal matters both domestically and internationally.

Clairwood Chambers is committed to delivering client-centric services characterized by excellence, integrity, and efficiency. The firm adopts a proactive approach, ensuring timely and effective solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. By fostering strong partnerships and maintaining a dynamic organizational structure, Clairwood Chambers provides comprehensive legal support, guiding clients through the complexities of their respective industries and legal challenges.

About Clairwood Chambers
Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Banking & Finance
Criminal Defense
Real Estate
Employment & Labor

Languages spoken
English

Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

Clairwood Chambers offers comprehensive corporate and commercial legal services, advising clients on significant greenfield and brownfield investment transactions across various economic sectors. The firm's expertise encompasses mergers, demergers, listings, winding up, liquidations, judicial management, and reconstructions. By staying abreast of the latest developments and immersing themselves in complex domestic and global operations, Clairwood's attorneys develop innovative approaches tailored to each client's unique needs.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Banking & Finance

Clairwood Chambers has been retained by several banks as legal advisors, providing counsel on banking law litigation, bank reconstruction, mergers, acquisitions, and the restructuring of banking institutions.
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing
Project Finance
Structured Finance
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Debt Capital Markets
Equity Capital Markets
Sustainable Finance
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Funds & Asset Management

Criminal Defense

Clairwood Chambers provides comprehensive legal services in criminal law, representing clients at all stages of criminal proceedings, including police station appearances, Magistrates Court, High Court, and appeals. The firm's litigation department includes attorneys such as Arthur Marara, who has handled various cases across all court levels, demonstrating a commitment to defending clients' rights and achieving favorable outcomes.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Real Estate

Clairwood Chambers offers comprehensive property law services through a dedicated department that addresses all aspects of property law and title. Their conveyancing team efficiently manages transactions from sale or purchase to transfer, ensuring smooth processes for clients. Additionally, they effectively handle rent and occupation disputes, providing clients with robust legal support in property-related matters.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources
Conveyancing

Employment & Labor

Clairwood Chambers offers comprehensive legal services in labor law, addressing individual and collective labor relations, workplace restructurings, equality issues, employee profit-sharing schemes, incentive share plans, retrenchments, and labor litigation. Their expertise ensures clients receive tailored solutions to navigate complex employment matters effectively.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

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