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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

Meet the Full Team
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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.

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