Meet The Founder
Professional And Experienced Attorney
Founder - Patrick Manyowa
Patrick Manyowa is the Founder and Managing Director of P Manyowa Attorneys Inc. He is both a Professional Civil Engineer (Pr.Eng, Pr.CPM, PMP, AArb) and an Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, bringing a rare blend of technical, legal, and strategic expertise. With more than 21 years of experience in engineering, project management, arbitration, Construction Law and training, Patrick is widely recognised for his specialisation in construction law and dispute resolution, while also expanding into property law and real estate practice.
“I established P Manyowa Attorneys Inc. to deliver practical, innovative, and results-driven legal services. My mission is to integrate legal expertise, engineering knowledge, and strategic management to empower clients in construction, property, corporate, family, and regulatory law.”
Committed To Helping Our Clients Succeed
Qualifications & Expertise
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- BSc Civil Engineering – University of Zimbabwe.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management – University of Zimbabwe.
- MSc in Strategic Management – Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT), Zimbabwe.
- LLB (Bachelor of Laws) – University of South Africa (UNISA).
- Certificate Course in Arbitration – Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa).
- Certificate in Arbitration (Construction Disputes) – Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa).
- Specialisation in Construction Law Course – Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa).
- Certificate in Total Quality Management – University of South Africa (UNISA).
- Program in Construction Adjudication – University of Pretoria (UP).
- ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor – Quality Management Systems.
Legal Qualifications & Admission
- Completed articles of clerkship and passed the Competency-Based Board Examinations.
- Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
- Registered with the Legal Practice Council and holder of a Fidelity Fund Certificate.
- In progress: Candidate Property Practitioner/Principal (expanding into property law and estate agency practice).
- Studying towards becoming a Certified Mediator and Arbitrator with the Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa).
Legal Qualifications & Admission
- Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) – Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
- Professional Construction Project Manager (Pr.CPM) – South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP).
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – Project Management Institute (USA).
- Associate Member (AArb) – Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa).
- Legal Practice Council (LPC) – Registered Attorney.
- SAQA Accredited Training Facilitator, Assessor, and Moderator – Certified for professional training and capacity development.
Strengths & Competencies
- Dual qualifications in law and engineering, with advanced training in arbitration and adjudication.
- Specialisation in construction disputes, contract law, and risk management.
- Skilled in arbitration, mediation, litigation, and compliance frameworks.
- Expanding expertise in property law and estate agency practice.
- Strong background in strategic management, quality systems, and project delivery.
- Accredited trainer, assessor, and moderator for professional capacity development.