Coghlan and Welsh Legal Practitioners is a historic Zimbabwean law firm based in Bulawayo with a legacy dating back to 1903. The firm is widely regarded as one of Zimbabwe's premier law practices, offering a comprehensive suite of services across corporate, real estate, labour, mining, energy and environmental law, and risk management through seven specialized departments. Clients range from individuals to large organisations and public institutions, and the practice combines enduring professional values with modern solutions to address complex legal challenges.

Coghlan and Welsh emphasises a client-centered approach with direct access to senior partners and a commitment to tailored, practical solutions. The firm combines deep rooted expertise with digital case management and ongoing professional development to deliver efficient, transparent service while upholding integrity and professionalism.

With a legacy spanning more than a century, the firm operates seven specialized departments including Commercial Law, Conveyancing Law, Labour Law, Family Law and Deceased Estates, Mining, Energy & Environmental Law, Intellectual Property, Local Government and Administrative Law, and Risk, Insolvency and Criminal Law, enabling it to address a broad spectrum of legal needs and deliver results across multiple industries.

About Coghlan and Welsh Legal Practitioners

Founded in 1903


Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Real Estate
Employment & Labor
Energy, Environment & ESG

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

Led by the Senior Partner, the Corporate & Commercial practice handles mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, joint ventures and ecommerce matters with a focus on practical outcomes and regulatory compliance.
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

Real Estate

Coghlan and Welsh Conveyancing Law is among the oldest conveyancers in the country and handles the transfer of immovable property, registration of bonds and related real estate matters, with a long history of service in Bulawayo.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Employment & Labor

The Labour Law practice handles all labour matters including contracts of employment, collective bargaining agreements, retrenchment, employment codes of conduct and general human resources issues, delivering tailored guidance to employers and employees.
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

Energy, Environment & ESG

Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
Natural Resources
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Climate Change Law
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Energy Regulatory Law
Water Law
Mining Law

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