Manokore Attorneys

Managing Partner: Jabulani Nhongo

Number of Partners: 3

Number of Lawyers: 8

Languages: English

Manokore Attorneys, a member of DLA Piper Africa, is a dynamic Pan-African law firm with a strong focus on corporate, commercial, energy, infrastructure and financial transactions. The firm’s extensive knowledge and expertise in these areas position it as a leader in handling commercial and business transactions, enabling it to confidently represent local and international clients.

Known for its excellence in M&A, infrastructure, energy, investment inflows, and reinvestment across various sectors, the firm combines a deep understanding of both local and international markets with a business and solutions-driven approach. The lawyers at Manokore Attorneys possess a sharp entrepreneurial spirit and a firm understanding of business operations and macroeconomic challenges.

Manokore Attorneys has built a diverse client base, with extensive international exposure among its lawyers. The firm embraces international best practices while offering expert legal services. Its collaborative approach with global firms strengthens its ability to handle complex local, regional and international transactions.

As a part of DLA Piper Africa, and in turn DLA Piper Global, Manokore Attorneys has strong connections with leading African and international law firms. This network allows the firm to create a significant footprint beyond Zimbabwe, while continuing to build on its international investor network.

Finance & Projects

Partners: 2, Consultant Partner: 1

• Advising the Zimborders Consortium on a USD290 million PPP project to upgrade and modernize the Beitbridge Border Post.

• Advising a Jersey-based investment company on a USD36 million refinancing via convertible debt investment offered by a regional DFI.

• Advising Invictus Energy on Zimbabwe’s first upstream oil and gas project, including drafting the legal framework for the sector.

Key Clients: Invictus Energy, Frontera Capital B.V., Andalusia Investments (Zimborders), Oxford Holdings

Contact: Jabulani Nhongo and Rainor Robinson

Email: [email protected];[email protected]

Tax

Partners: 1, Fee Earners: 2

• Providing tax advice on the importation of products from various ports.

• Advising foreign clients on VAT exemptions for national importance projects.

• Offering tax advice on complex property transactions.

Key Clients: Andalusia Investments (Zimborders), Exor Holdings, Spear Capital

Contact: Jabulani Nhongo

Email: [email protected]

Real Estate & Property Development

Partners: 1, Consultant Partner: 1, Fee Earners: 3

• Advising an international agricultural company on management and financial agreements.

• Assisting a local developer with one of Harare's largest mixed-use developments.

• Providing advice on the disposal of commercial properties for a foreign investor acquisition.

Key Clients: Cardinal Corporation.

Contact: Jabulani Nhongo

Email: [email protected]

Corporate Services

Partners: 1, Fee Earners: 3

• Advising Prospect Resources Limited in the sale of its ultimate beneficial interest in Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (Private) Limited to Huayou International Mining (Hong Kong) Limited.

• Advising Redan Petroleum on the acquisition of a controlling stake by Puma Energy.

• Assisting Lesaffre Group with its acquisition of a controlling interest in a local yeast and fermentation manufacturer.

• Advising Contango Holdings plc on the acquisition of a 70% stake in Monaf Investments, which holds the Lubu Coal Project.

Key Clients: Prospect Resources Limited, Spear Capital, Lesaffre Zimbabwe, Contango Holdings plc

Contact: Jabulani Nhongo

Email: [email protected]

Mining & Energy

Partners: 2, Fee Earner: 1

• Advising an ASX-listed company on acquiring a controlling interest in Zimbabwe.

• Advising Sinohydro on a joint venture with Zimbabwe Power Company.

• Assisting a South African development finance institution on its investment in a phased solar project.

Key Clients: Sinohydro

Contacts: Rainor Robinson, Farai Nyabereka

Emails: [email protected]; [email protected]

Regulatory & Compliance

Partners: 1, Fee Earner: 1

• Advising clients on obtaining Exchange control approval from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.

• Conducting compliance and risk audits for clients and advising on regulatory risk management.

Key Clients: Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, ZIDA (Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency)

Contact: Farai Nyabereka

Email: [email protected]