Our team

Lawyers from diverse backgrounds, one shared standard.

Two partners, and 5 senior associates supported by dedicated staff.

Founding & Managing Partner

Tendai Makuwatsine

LLB (Hons), University of South Africa (UNISA)

Tendai Makuwatsine is the Founding and Managing Partner of Makuwatsine Chirenje Attorneys. He obtained his Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree from the University of South Africa in 2016 and has practised law at several established law firms before co-founding Makuwatsine Chirenje Attorneys with Liberty Chirenje in 2025.

Tendai's practice has a strong focus on conveyancing and property law, with experience in property transfers, mortgage bond registrations and other Deeds Office transactions. He has also been involved in title creation for land development projects across Zimbabwe, providing legal support in property-related transactions and development matters.

His broader areas of practice include notarial practice, deceased estates administration, mining law, labour law, insolvency law, debt collection, commercial law, family law, civil litigation and intellectual property.

As Managing Partner, Tendai is committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism, integrity and client service. He approaches legal matters with diligence and a practical understanding of the legal and commercial considerations affecting his clients.

Outside his legal practice, Tendai is an avid golfer.

Tel+263 773 753 866

Founding and Senior Partner

Liberty Chirenje

LLB (Hons), University of Zimbabwe (UZ)

Liberty Chirenje is a Founding and Senior Partner of Makuwatsine Chirenje Attorneys, bringing a wealth of legal experience and a broad-based understanding of litigation and legal practice. He obtained his Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree from the University of Zimbabwe in 2015 and was admitted to practise law on 17 February 2016.

Liberty began his legal career at Makuku Law Firm in February 2016, where he served as an Associate until December 2022. During this period, he played a key role in developing the firm's criminal law practice, handling criminal matters, including police trials. His work provided him with extensive practical experience in criminal litigation, while also allowing him to develop experience in conveyancing and notarial practice.

Over time, Liberty broadened his practice to include civil litigation, deceased estates, mining law and commercial law. In 2023, he joined Macharaga Law Chambers as an Associate, where he continued to develop his professional experience until April 2025.

In April 2025, Liberty joined forces with Tendai Makuwatsine to establish Makuwatsine Chirenje Attorneys. As a Founding Partner, he contributes to the firm's strategic direction and its commitment to providing professional, practical and effective legal services.

His areas of practice include criminal litigation, civil litigation, conveyancing, notarial practice and commercial law. Liberty approaches his work with diligence, professionalism and a commitment to protecting his clients' interests.

Tel+263 773 283 083 / +263 715 775 202

Senior associates

Committed practitioners serving justice.

Alexis Murombo

LLBS. UZ — Senior Associate

Alexio is having a second bite of his professional careers. He has spent more than 30 years, in the accounting and financial fields, having had long stints, with accounting firms such Ernst & Young, Alexander Katz etc. He is therefore, a seasoned professional in corporate accounting, administration and finance and the legal qualification broadens and a cherry to his professional depth.

Having peaked, to the positions of financial and commercial director, in the corporate sector, he has deep practical insights in all matters pertaining to corporate work within the ambit of commercial and corporate law as well as taxation. He was registered as a legal practitioner in March 2017 after enrolling with the University of Zimbabwe Faculty of Law to study law at the age of fifty-one.

His work with legal firms includes, Gula Ndebele & Partners, Matsikidze Attorneys at Law, Masinire Law Chambers and now with current law firm MC Attorneys.

When all is said and done his matured and diligent approach to the legal profession cannot be over emphasised but rather appreciated.

Tel+263 772 410 736

Tatenda Freddy Chimbadzwa

LLB (Hons) UNIVEN, South Africa — Senior Associate

He earned his Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons) degree from the University of Venda (South Africa) in 2014 and was admitted as a registered legal practitioner in 2019 while working with Coghlan, Welsh & Guest Legal Practitioners. In 2020, he joined Tadiwa and Associates Legal Practitioners, where he practiced for four and a half years before joining Makuwatsine Chirenje Attorneys in July 2025.

Tatenda's academic background and years of hands-on practice have equipped him with deep insight into complex legal matters. Since entering practice in 2019, he has gained extensive expertise across multiple practice areas, specializing in criminal and civil litigation, administration of estates, mining law, commercial law, labor law, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

Tel+263 774 793 639

Manasa Masiiwa

LLB (Hons) MSU, Zimbabwe — Senior Associate

He graduated with Midlands State University law school in December 2013, he briefly joined Mhaka Attorneys in 2014. In January 2015 he joined Judicial Service Commission as a Judge’s Assistant stationed at Bulawayo High Court.

In June 2015 he switched from being a judge’s Assistant to be a Magistrate and worked as such till the year 2022 when he resigned and joined private practice first with Chitere, Chidawanyika and partners in 2022, then T.K Takaindisa Law Chambers in 2023 up to 2025 March. On the 1st of April he joined Makuwatsine Chirenje Attorneys as a pioneer of the firm when it was starting.

His practice areas are Criminal litigation and Civil litigation.

Tel+263 783 840 299 / +263 771 454 698

Takawira Mugabe

LLB, University of Zimbabwe — Senior Associate

Takawira Mugabe graduated from the University of Zimbabwe with an LLB. He joined the Ministry of Justice as a Prosecutor for two years and then moved to the bench as a Magistrate. He left the Judicial Service Commission after 16 years and joined Tadiwa and Associates as a Legal Practitioner. After a year with Tadiwa and Associates he then joined Makuwatsine Chirenje Attorneys.

An astute lawyer with vast experience in criminal and civil law, and a human rights litigation lawyer too. Also specialised in International Trade law administration of estates.

Tel+263 773 596 002

Taurayi Cyril Chirinda

LLB, University of South Africa — Senior Associate

Taurayi Cyril Chirinda a committed and experienced legal practitioner based in Harare. His drive stems from a strong desire to serve justice and make a positive impact in the legal field. Taurayi holds an LLB degree from University of South Africa specializing in both civil and criminal litigation, with specific interests in family law, immigration law, medical law, mining law, commercial law, media law, and intellectual property.

Tel+263 774 623 523