Mayet & Associates is a modern, women-led law firm based in Maseru, Lesotho, offering tailored legal solutions across corporate, commercial, labour, and advisory matters. Our firm is known for its dynamic and skilled team, committed to delivering practical legal support with speed, precision, and integrity.
We represent both local and international clients, including multinational corporations and global law firms. Whether entering the Lesotho market, navigating ongoing regulatory obligations, or executing cross-border transactions, clients trust us to provide reliable, business-focused legal guidance.
As a boutique firm, we are agile and responsive, offering flexible service models, either directly or in collaboration with your in-house legal teams. Our experience spans contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, commercial litigation, employment law, and strategic legal advisory.
About Mayet & Associates Attorneys
Founded in 2020
10 people in their team
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Business
At Mayet & Associates Attorneys, we take pride in offering comprehensive expertise in commercial law, supporting businesses of all sizes in Lesotho. Our dedicated team of attorneys is adept at navigating the intricate landscape of commercial transactions, contracts, and regulatory compliance, ensuring your business remains compliant and protected.
We pride ourselves on delivering innovative, high-quality legal services, guiding you through the complexities of commercial law to ensure long-term growth and success. Whether you’re a start-up or an established enterprise, our team is here to support your vision with strategic counsel and tailored solutions.
Contact us today to learn how we can help elevate your business in Lesotho’s ever-evolving commercial landscape.
Insurance
We offer specialist legal services in:
Interpreting the terms and conditions of insurance contracts and policies
Advising on insurance claims, including coverage disputes and claim denials
Representing clients in insurance litigation and dispute resolution
Advising on compliance with Lesotho’s insurance regulatory framework
Our firm acts on behalf of some of the largest insurance companies in Lesotho, providing high-level legal support in both contentious and non-contentious insurance matters. With deep industry knowledge and a practical, solution-oriented approach, our attorneys are equipped to resolve insurance disputes efficiently and protect the interests of our clients.
Whether you’re an insurer, reinsurer, broker, or policyholder, Mayet & Associates offers reliable, results-driven advice on all aspects of insurance law in Lesotho.
Employment & Labor
Mayet & Associates offers leading employment and labour law services in Lesotho, with a multi-disciplinary team that delivers strategic, results-driven advice across a wide range of workplace matters. Our legal experts advise both local and international clients on complex employment issues, including those arising from corporate restructuring, executive terminations, and unfair discrimination claims.
We have experience handling all aspects of Lesotho labour law, including:
- Unfair labour practices
- Unfair dismissals
- Retrenchments and redundancy procedures
- Employee misconduct and disciplinary action
- Employee Benefits
- Restraints of trade
- Workplace policies
Our employment law team is known for providing pragmatic, business-oriented solutions that align with our clients’ operational realities. We work closely with human resource teams, management, and in-house legal departments to resolve disputes efficiently and ensure compliance with Lesotho’s Labour Act and related regulations.
Intellectual Property
At Mayet & Associates, we provide strategic and results-driven legal services in Lesotho, focusing on intellectual property, business registration, and regulatory compliance. With years of experience advising local and international clients, our Lesotho office in Maseru is well-positioned to assist you in navigating the country’s evolving legal framework with clarity and confidence.
Whether you’re registering a trademark, launching a company, or ensuring compliance with the Central Bank of Lesotho, our legal team delivers practical solutions tailored to your needs.
Trademark & Intellectual Property Services in Lesotho
Protecting your intellectual assets is critical for brand longevity. We assist clients with:
Trademark registration and renewals with the Lesotho Industrial Property Office
Objections and oppositions to trademark applications
IP portfolio management for local and international brands
Copyright and patent advice
Enforcement of IP rights through litigation and administrative action
Our IP law team ensures that your trademarks, designs, and inventions are fully protected under Lesotho’s Industrial Property Order No. 5 of 1989 and international treaties.
Lawsuits & Disputes
Mayet & Associates is a leading law firm in Lesotho’s litigation landscape, known for handling high-stakes legal disputes and providing strategic dispute resolution services across various commercial sectors. Our litigation team has a proven track record advising major corporations, financial institutions, and industry leaders on matters involving contractual disputes, mining rights, insurance claims, land and property matters, financial services, energy projects, transport logistics, technology contracts, and more.
We tailor our legal strategies to meet the unique needs of each client, focusing on resolving disputes efficiently while safeguarding business interests. Our firm offers robust legal support through every stage of the dispute resolution process, including:
Pre-litigation strategy and legal risk assessments
Settlement negotiations to avoid prolonged litigation
Mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to foster amicable outcomes
Commercial and investment arbitration—both domestic and cross-border
Court representation at all levels of Lesotho’s judiciary
Our experienced litigators appear regularly before all judicial and quasi-judicial forums in Lesotho, including the:
Magistrate’s Courts
High Court of Lesotho
Commercial Court
Labour and Employment Court
Land Tribunal and Constitutional Court
Court of Appeal
Real Estate
At Mayet & Associates, we provide specialised legal services in all aspects of property law throughout Lesotho. Our Property Law Department is equipped to guide clients through the complex legal and regulatory landscape governing immovable property. Whether you are buying, selling, leasing, or developing land, our attorneys deliver practical, results driven advice tailored to your unique needs.
We serve a diverse client base including individuals, corporate entities, developers, banks, and government agencies. Our property law services cover land acquisition, title disputes, lease agreements, land use rights, zoning, compliance with statutory land requirements, and the structuring of real estate transactions.