Phillips LAW

29/07/2026

Join us at the A.W.I.R.E. Luncheon on 1 August 2026, where our Managing Partner, Shamiso Mangwengwende, will be speaking on the legal aspects of property ownership and real estate investment, as well as facilitating an engaging panel discussion under the theme "Keys in Her Hands."

27/07/2026

Important Facts About Deceased Estates

21/06/2026

19/06/2026

Before You Build the Business, Build the Agreement

Most shareholder disputes don’t start with disagreements about the governance of a company.

They start with seemingly small issues that are ignored:
• Verbal agreements that are not reduced to writing.
• Important decisions repeatedly reaching a deadlock.
• Shareholders being excluded from decision-making.
• Lack of management and financial transparency.
• Different expectations about the future of the business.

By the time lawyers become involved, the relationship may have deteriorated significantly.

The businesses that avoid costly shareholder disputes are usually those that establish clear governance structures and documented agreements before problems arise.

18/06/2026

Our Managing Partner, Shamiso Mangwengwende, will be attending the Zimbabwe Women in Business Breakfast Meeting.

We look forward to the insights, connections, and opportunities that this event will bring as business leaders come together to celebrate innovation and build meaningful relationships.

15/06/2026

With the reservation of the Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining Sector for Zimbabwean citizens, foreign nationals, foreign-controlled companies, and foreign beneficial owners may no longer acquire, hold, or control mining titles within the prescribed category.

The prohibition also extends to indirect participation through tribute agreements, joint ventures, nominee arrangements, or any other structures intended to facilitate foreign involvement.

Existing operators within the artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector are required to regularise their position and re-register with the Ministry by 1 January 2027. The regularisation procedure includes verification of citizenship and beneficial ownership, corporate and financing structures, production levels, and compliance with environmental, labour, mining, and taxation regulations.

Operators who fail to regularise their position within the prescribed period risk the cancellation, suspension, or non-renewal of their mining titles and may be prohibited from continuing mining operations within the reserved sector. They may also be exposed to regulatory enforcement action and may be required to restructure their ownership and operational arrangements to achieve compliance.

27/05/2026

Have you validated your title deed yet?

Zimbabwe’s Title Deed Validation and Securitisation Programme is now in effect, with completion required by July 2027. Ensure your property records are up to date and compliant.

20/05/2026

Celebrating a historic milestone in Zimbabwe’s judiciary.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Honourable Chief Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza on her appointment as Chief Justice of the Republic of Zimbabwe.

Her leadership, dedication, and service to justice continue to inspire excellence within the legal profession and the nation at large.

20/03/2026

This Women’s Month, we celebrate Meekness Masukume, a Legal Associate at Phillips Law specialising in estate planning, family law, and commercial law. Her work sits at the intersection of personal legacy and business strategy, guiding clients on matters that shape both their private lives and financial futures.

She provides forward-looking estate planning to safeguard wealth and ensure seamless intergenerational transfer, while navigating family law matters with firmness, discretion, and practical insight.

Her approach delivers legal solutions that are not only technically sound, but also thoughtfully tailored to real-world needs.