Practice Areas
A shared vision makes this team your best solution.
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Commercial & Corporate Law
Strategic Legal Solutions for Growth, Resilience and Compliance
At MCM Legal, we don’t just resolve legal problems, we mitigate problems before they occur and we engineer legal solutions that drive business success. Our Commercial team amalgamates deep regulatory insight with transactional expertise to help investors and corporates navigate complex legal matters, seize commercial opportunities and safeguard gains.
Our Experience includes but is not limited to:
- Seamless company formations and governance structures.
- Capital raising, debt restructuring and debt collection.
- Tax advisory and compliance frameworks.
- Drafting of various commercial instruments including contracts.
In volatile markets, our debt recovery performance sets us apart as we have formulated strategies specific to our environment resulting in high success rates collection.
Whether you are an investor seeking legal clarity, a corporate navigating expansion or a stakeholder requiring robust compliance frameworks, MCM Legal is your trusted legal partner to move your vision forward.
MCM Legal is home to a vibrant and assertive commercial and corporate law department boasting years of experience in advising on corporate governance, corporate insolvency, liquidations, labour, exchange control and general compliance.
The lawyers in the commercial unit have all been key advisors in several high value commercial transactions and offer services ranging from general company secretarial work, company formations, drafting or amending memorandums and articles of associations to more complex legal work, including but is not limited to, capital raising agreements, debt restructuring and tax advisory.
Effective Debt Collection is the life blood of every company and our lawyers realize that innovation is key to debt collection especially during these uncertain times in our economy. The team takes pride in having recovered debts that had been previously deemed unrecoverable. The lawyers track records include having collected debts for 2 of Zimbabwe’s largest commercial banks.
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Property Estates &Conveyancing
MCM Legal protects what matters most with Precision, Strategy and Care.
At MCM Legal, we understand that property and estate matters involve more than transactions- they safeguard legacy, wealth and personal trust. Our team combines legal expertise with emotional intelligence to deliver solutions that are both technically sound and client centered.
We advise on:
- Property acquisitions and sale agreements.
- Freehold, sectional and share block transfers.
- Registration of deeds and title regularisation.
- Estate planning, trusts and succession management.
- Resolution of property disputes.
With a proven track record in property litigation and estate structuring, our lawyers offer a proactive approach that anticipates risks, protects assets and guarantees smooth coordination of estate matters.
Trusted, strategic and providing confidentiality, MCM Legal is the estate partner for families, investors and institutions from Harare to the Diaspora.
Our lawyers appreciate that matters of property and estates are delicate and emotive matters which generally involve our clients most priced assets. It is with this view that our lawyers take a cautious and efficient approach to addressing issues related to property and estates. The department offers broad advice and services on property acquisitions which range from drafting property sale agreement, and specific advice on tax consequences on particular transactions, transfer and registration of deeds for freehold, sectional or share block transfers.
Our lawyers have considerable experience is resolving property dispute matters and have a commendable success record on the disputes attended to thus far.
We offer advice on trusts, estate planning and general estate management including the registrations. Ours is a proactive approach to estate planning that ensures that estate matters are also defined and executed in line with our specific instructions.
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Mining Law
MCM Legal prides itself of being one of the leading firms in this area of law. Two of its founding partners have on the ground knowledge in this area having led to significant profitability multi – national companies operating mines in Zimbabwe. Our team services range from advisory to on the ground assistance with identification and registration of mining titles and regulatory issues. The firm has established strategic relationships with the necessary stakeholders in the country’s different mining provinces.
“All that Glitters Is Not Gold” is our conservative and analytical approach to mining contracts and transactions to ensure that our clients get the best value.
MCM Legal is a leading authority in mining law, trusted by multi-national corporations and institutional investors charting a course through Zimbabwe’s resource rich landscape. Our founding partners bring hands-on experience in structuring profitable mining ventures, having contributed directly to the success of global operators within the country.
We offer end-to-end support in the following areas:
- Identification and registration of mining titles.
- Regulatory compliance and licensing.
- Stakeholder engagement among mining provinces.
- Strategic advisory for local and cross-border transactions.
With deep-rooted relationships across Zimbabwe’s key mining regions, MCM Legal offers clients with access, insight and execution. Whether you’re entering the market or expanding operations, we deliver strategic alignment every step of the way.
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Litigation
Resolving Disputes with Strategic precision
Led by a seasoned legal tactician, our litigation department brings razor-sharp strategy and the relentless pursuit of justice to every dispute. Our clients benefit from our tactical depth, courtroom confidence and legal insight in litigation matters.
Our core areas of expertise include:
- Commercial and regulatory litigation.
- Delictual and Private law claims .
- White collar and financial crimes.
- Labour and Employment litigation.
- Criminal defense and bail applications.
At MCM Legal we offer litigation support to corporates, financial entities and individuals managing legal exposure. Our approach is anchored in legal accuracy and ethical stewardship, reinforcing resilience and institutional trust.
The lead lawyer in our litigation department worked several years in the Attorney General’s office and has vast experience in matters involving fraud, foreign currency offences, exchange control and general statutory offences. The department is equipped to assist our clients from arrests, bail applications through to appeal stage, if necessary. It has experienced lawyers in other areas of litigation, individual law, including but not limited to, private law, labour law and delictual claims.
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Family Law
Guiding families through change with dignity
At MCM Legal, we understand that family law is not just about legal outcomes- it’s about protecting relationships, legacy and emotional wellbeing. Our Family law practice is built on empathy, discretion and respect for the cultural and personal vicissitudes of every case. We support clients through life’s most delicate transitions with clarity.
We offer counsel in:
- Divorce and Separation.
- Custody, Access and Maintenance.Delictual and Private law claims .
- Matrimonial Property Disputes.
- Family Governance and Legacy planning.
From challenging family transitions to protecting intergenerational wealth, MCM Legal offers advisory support that respect tradition, identity and evolving norms. Whether you are based locally or abroad, our team ensures that your family matters are handled with excellence and sound judgement.
Qualified Legal Attorneys
The firm offers several practices and is capable to attend to most mandates. It has specialised skills in commercial law, mining law, property law, family and criminal law.
Over 30 Years of Experience
The combined experience of the partners is above 30 years working in some of the biggest law firms in Zimbabwe.
Our Client Experience
The partners have a history of leading top companies at the highest levels. Our services offering is not limited to addressing contemporary problems but anticipating our clients' needs in this ever changing world.