In 1897, Rhodesia Railways asked one of Cape Town’s top lawyers, Mr Webb, to come to Bulawayo to open the city’s first legal firm. He was soon joined by Henry Low — later knighted, and remembered today in the name of Henry Low Primary School — and in 1922 by Michael Barry, completing the partnership that still bears their names.
The firm has weathered every chapter of the country’s history, including the economic crisis of 2000–2008, emerging stronger each time. In 2006 it incorporated Ben Baron & Partners and relocated to Belmont, and since 2009 it has steadily grown its client base within Zimbabwe and internationally.
Today Webb, Low & Barry is a full-service law firm maintaining the highest professional standards across all areas of Zimbabwean law.
Mr Webb opens Bulawayo’s first legal firm at the request of Rhodesia Railways, partnering with Henry Low.
Michael Barry joins, forming the three-name partnership of Webb, Low & Barry.
Bob Cole becomes senior partner; David Coltart joins as partner in 1984 and becomes senior partner in 1998.
The firm incorporates Ben Baron & Partners and relocates to Belmont.
Chetna Lutchman (2016) and Dr. Kathleen Mpofu (2026) join the partnership as the firm continues to grow at home and abroad.
We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest ethical standards in the protection of your assets and interests.
Zimbabwe can be a minefield for investors. Our advice can be relied upon to be accurate and compliant with the highest international standards.
Our lawyers have a reputation for going to extraordinary lengths to protect our clients’ rights — sometimes at personal risk.
The experience gained from decades of legal practice in Bulawayo is unparalleled.
