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Webb, Low & Barry WEBB LOW & BARRY
Established 1897 · Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Counsel of record for over a century.

Webb, Low & Barry is a full-service law firm trusted by individuals, businesses and investors across Zimbabwe and beyond — combining almost 130 years of heritage with fearless, modern advocacy.

1897Year Established
129Years of Practice
10+Practising Lawyers
4Specialist Departments
What We Do

Expertise across every
area of Zimbabwean law

A multi-disciplinary firm offering professional advice in commercial, family, property, criminal and labour law, conveyancing and the administration of estates.

01

Litigation & Commercial

Seven attorneys appearing in the Supreme Court, High Court, Magistrates, Administrative and Labour Courts — with particular strength in mining and constitutional matters.

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02

Arbitration & Mediation

One of Zimbabwe’s leading ADR practices, led by a registered arbitrator with over 42 years’ experience and doctoral-level expertise in international investment arbitration.

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03

Conveyancing & Property

Transfers, mortgage bonds, notarial work and liquor licences for residential and commercial property, with strong relationships across estate agents and banks.

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04

Estates, Wills & Trusts

Estate planning and administration handled with care — executorship, winding-up of deceased estates, wills and trusts.

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05

Family Law

Sensitive, discreet guidance through divorce, custody, maintenance and family property matters.

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06

Labour & Employment

Advice and representation for employers and employees in disputes, disciplinary processes and Labour Court proceedings.

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Why Webb, Low & Barry

Without fear
or favour

For decades we have stood on the front line of Zimbabwe’s constitutional challenges, protecting the rights, assets and interests of all Zimbabweans — sometimes at great personal cost to our own lawyers.

  • Trusted advice, accurate and compliant with the highest international standards
  • A reputation for going to extraordinary lengths for our clients
  • The highest ethical standards in protecting your assets and interests
  • Lawyers with a passion for justice — not just clinical advice
Our Story Since 1897 →
High Court of Zimbabwe
Our People

Led by some of Zimbabwe’s
most respected lawyers

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David Coltart

David Coltart

Senior Partner

Arbitration, mediation, family law, estate planning and trusts. In practice since 1983.

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Josephat Tshuma

Josephat Tshuma

Staff Partner · Head of Litigation

Human Rights Lawyer of the Year (2003); former President of the Law Society of Zimbabwe.

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Chetna Lutchman

Chetna Lutchman

Finance Partner · Head of Conveyancing

Property transfers, mortgages, notarial work and estate planning. Partner since 2016.

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Dr. Kathleen Mpofu

Dr. Kathleen Mpofu

Partner

PhD (Wits) in international investment arbitration; Mandela Rhodes Scholar.

“At Webb, Low & Barry you get more than just clinical legal advice — you get lawyers with a passion for justice.”
The Firm’s Founding Ethos
In the Community

Giving back to Bulawayo

Our CSR Work →

From the Bulawayo Legal Projects Centre to Garden Park Retirement Home and the Bulawayo Help Network, the firm has supported the city’s institutions and charities for generations.

Speak to a lawyer in confidence.

Tell us about your matter and the right specialist will come back to you promptly.

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