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Itai Valerie Pasi
Founder | Counsel
Corporate and commercial lawyer admitted in Zimbabwe (2012) and licensed in Ontario, Canada (2022), with experience spanning private practice and the international technology sector.
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Admitted to practice law in Zimbabwe in 2012 and licensed to practise law in Ontario, Canada, in 2022, our Founder is a corporate and commercial lawyer with extensive experience advising on complex transactions, regulatory matters and commercial arrangements across multiple jurisdictions. She has built a distinguished legal career spanning private practice and the international technology sector.
She commenced her legal career at one of Zimbabwe’s leading full-service law firms, where she practised for five years, developing expertise in corporate and commercial law, project finance and property transactions. She subsequently co-founded and managed a reputable boutique corporate law firm for six years, advising clients on a broad range of sophisticated commercial and transactional matters. Building on this strong corporate and commercial foundation, she later transitioned to the technology sector, serving as counsel to multinational technology companies.
Practice Areas
- Technology Law
- Privacy and Data Protection
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance
- Corporate and Commercial Law
- Project Finance and Commercial Lending
- Conveyancing and Property Law
- Regulatory Compliance and Governance
Professional Admissions & Licenses
- Certified Data Protection Officer (DPO), Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe [POTRAZ] (2026)
- Certified Information Privacy Professional/Canada (CIPP/C), International Association of Privacy Professionals [IAPP] (2024)
- Barrister-at-law & Solicitor of the Court of Appeal for Ontario & the Superior Court of Justice, Law Society of Ontario, Canada (2022)
- Conveyancer and Notary Public, Law Society of Zimbabwe (2013)
- Legal Practitioner, Law Society of Zimbabwe (2012)
Education
- Immigration Practitioner Diploma: Laws, Policies and Procedures, Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants, Canada (2019)
- Master in Business Administration (MBA), with merit, University of Gloucestershire, UK (2017)
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of Cape Town, South Africa (2010)
- Bachelor of Business Science (Honours) in Management Studies in the Field of Law (B.Bus.Sci), University of Cape Town, South Africa (2008)
Board Appointments
- CFI Holdings Limited – Chairperson (2020-present); Board Member (2016-2020)
Makhosazana Sibanda
Counsel
Intellectual property specialist admitted in New York (2010) and Zimbabwe (2014), with a strong commercial law background across IP strategy, ICT and capital markets.
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Admitted to practice law in the State of New York, USA, in 2010 and licensed to practise law in Zimbabwe in 2014, Makhosazana Sibanda is a seasoned legal practitioner experienced in intellectual property law, complemented by a strong commercial law background. Her notable experience includes developing and implementing intellectual property strategy, registration, enforcement and commercialization initiatives across multiple jurisdictions, as well as advising on ICT-related legal matters, including software and technology transactions and regulatory compliance. She has led intellectual property practice functions, providing both litigation oversight and corporate advisory services, and has conducted intellectual property audits and developed protection strategies for major corporate clients, including within the pharmaceutical sector.
Building on this expertise and following a brief period in management consulting, she expanded her practice to include corporate, commercial and capital markets advisory, drawing on her multidisciplinary experience to advise clients on complex strategic transactions. Makhosazana is particularly passionate about leveraging intellectual property as a driver of innovation, value creation and sustainable economic development.
Practice Areas
- Intellectual Property Law and Strategy
- IP Portfolio Development, Registration and Enforcement
- IP Licensing, Franchising and Technology Transfer
- Technology and ICT Law
- Corporate and Commercial Law
- Capital Markets and Securities
- Private Equity and Strategic Transactions
- Regulatory Compliance and Governance
Professional Admissions & Licenses
- Attorney, State of New York, USA (2010)
- Legal Practitioner, Law Society of Zimbabwe (2014)
- Various certifications in intellectual property administration and practice from the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
Education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), Wits Business School, South Africa
- Juris Doctor (JD), Valparaiso University School of Law, Indiana, USA
- Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, USA
Board Appointments
- ZB Financial Holdings Limited – Non-Executive Director (2026-present); Member, Governance, Risk and Compliance Committee; Member, Audit Committee; Member, Investment and Innovation Committee
- Chengetedzai Depository Company – Board Member and Chairperson, Human Resources Committee; Member, Risk Committee; Member, ICT Committee
- SAMEX – Board Member
Farai Chinyama-Nyengerai
Counsel
Legal Practitioner, Conveyancer and Notary Public with experience across corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, conveyancing, estate planning and regulatory advisory.
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Farai Chinyama-Nyengerai is a Legal Practitioner, Conveyancer and Notary Public with experience in corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, conveyancing, estate planning and regulatory advisory. She commenced her legal career at Mushoriwa Moyo, where she developed expertise in commercial advisory, complex litigation, transactional matters and regulatory compliance.
Farai advises corporate, institutional and private clients across sectors including mining, energy, infrastructure, financial services and property. Her practice combines strong advocacy capability with commercial insight, advising clients on transactions, contractual arrangements, governance matters, succession planning and regulatory compliance. She has appeared in all courts in Zimbabwe and regularly represents clients in complex commercial, civil, labour and family law disputes, as well as arbitration and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
Her practice is further complemented by her postgraduate research, which focused on tax-related matters relevant to commercial transactions and asset structuring, undertaken as part of her Master of Laws. Farai also contributes to governance and community development through her board appointments.
Practice Areas
- Commercial and Civil Litigation
- Corporate and Commercial Law
- Tax Law
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Labour and Employment Law
- Estate Planning and Deceased Estates Administration
- Conveyancing and Property Law
- Corporate Governance and Regulatory Compliance
- Mining, Energy and Infrastructure Development Advisory
Notable Experience
- Advised mining sector clients on commercial and regulatory matters, including legal support to chrome and gold mining operations
- Provided representation and advisory support in mining-related disputes involving contractual, commercial and operational issues within the extractive sector
- Represented financial institutions in commercial litigation, debt recovery proceedings and enforcement matters
- Managed complex commercial disputes involving corporate clients, including contractual claims and recovery proceedings
- Advised on property transactions, conveyancing matters and security documentation, including mortgage bonds and related instruments
- Drafts wills, trusts and estate planning structures, advising individuals and families on succession planning, wealth preservation and intergenerational asset transfer
- Conducts estate planning awareness sessions and advisory services
- Advises on family law matters, including divorce proceedings, settlement negotiations and conciliation processes
Professional Admissions & Memberships
- Legal Practitioner, Law Society of Zimbabwe (2020)
- Conveyancer and Notary Public, Zimbabwe (2020)
- Member, Law Society of Zimbabwe
- Member, Zimbabwe Women Lawyers Association (2023-present)
Education
- Master of Laws (LLM), University of Zimbabwe (2024)
- Bachelor of Laws Honours Degree (LLB), University of Zimbabwe (2019)
Board Appointments
- Green Alliance Foundation Africa – Board Member (2025-present)
- Access to Education Zimbabwe – Board Member (2024-present)
Mercy Mususa
Conveyancing | Immigration
An invaluable member of our conveyancing and immigration teams, supporting the coordination and facilitation of conveyancing transactions and immigration matters.
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Mercy Mususa is an invaluable member of our conveyancing and immigration teams, where she provides support in the coordination and facilitation of conveyancing transactions and immigration-related matters.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English, University of Zimbabwe (2020)
