Mayet & Associates Attorneys (Maseru)

00266 2231 2101

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www.zmayetlaw.co.ls

Administrative Law, Antenuptial Contracts, Anti-Corruption Compliance, Arbitration, Association Agreements, Banking, Bankruptcy Law, Broadcasting, Business Law, Business Rescue, Cannabis Law, Civil, Collections, Commercial, Commercial Drafting, Communications and Media, Company Law, Company Registrations, Competition Law, Constitutional, Consumer Law, Contracts, Conveyancing, Copyright, Corporate, Correspondent Services, Cross Border Mergers & Acquisitions, Cyber - Bullying / Defamation / Stalking, Debt Collections, Deceased Estates, Divorce, Due Diligence Audits, Education Law, Employment Law, Energy Law, Entertainment Law, Environmental Law, Estates, Exchange Control, Finance (Corporate), Finance (Project), Finance (Structured), Financial Markets, Franchising, Gaming Law, General Practice, High Court Practice, Human Rights, Industrial Law, Industrial Relations, Information Technology, Insolvency, Insurance (Marine), Insurance Law, Intellectual Property, International trade laws & treaties, International Transactions , Internet Law / E-Commerce, Investment Funds, IP Valuations, Islamic Law, Joint Ventures and Acquisitions , Land Rights, Leases, Licensing, Liquidation, Liquor Law, Litigation (Civil), Litigation (Commercial), Litigation (Constitutional), Litigation (Corporate), Litigation (General), Litigation (High Court), Litigation (Insurance), Litigation (Land Claims Court), Litigation (Magistrates Court), Litigation (Tax), Local Government Law, Marine Living Resources, Media , Mediation, Medical Aids / Managed Health Care, Mergers and Acquisitions, Mine Health and Safety, Mineral Law/Rights, Mining, Occupational Health and Safety, Partnership Agreements, Patents, Permanent and Temporary Residence Permits, Pharmaceutical, Procurement Law, Professional Ethics, Property Law, Publishing, Rehabilitation Orders, Sale of Business, Sectional Title, Servitudes, Shareholders Agreements, Social Media, Taxation, Taxation (International), Telecommunications, Trade and Industry, Trademarks, Transport Law, Trusts, Water Law, Wills

20 Motsoene Road, Maseru, 100, Lesotho

Lesotho

Maseru

Mayet & Associates (South Africa)

14 Louw Wepener Street, Dan Pienaar, Bloemfontein, 9301

Mayet & Associates Attorneys is a progressive and dynamic full-service law firm in Lesotho. 

Our team of experienced advisors provide multi-disciplinary legal and tax services to clients operating in Lesotho. Our team is equipped, skilled and experienced in multiple fields with impeccable work ethic. We offer a range of services including corporate and commercial, commercial advisory services, labour and employment law matters in Lesotho. 

We are an African Value Creation Company invested in an ecosystem that creates high impact results and high returns on investment. We strive to provide quick, effective and practical solutions to your corporate and commercial needs and advise and draft a wide variety of contracts to assist our clients in achieving desired business and commercial outcomes.

Our Expertise & Legal Services (Lesotho)

Corporate & Commercial Law: Comprehensive Business Solutions
We navigate the intricate landscape of commercial transactions and corporate governance in Lesotho. Our services include end-to-end company registrations, drafting/reviewing commercial contracts, managing Mergers & Acquisitions, joint ventures, and conducting rigorous due diligence. We also provide vital Company Secretarial Services to ensure compliance with the Companies Registry, including lodging annual returns, drafting resolutions, and managing corporate group restructuring.

Banking, Finance & Exchange Control: Cross-Border Financial Counsel
We partner with financial institutions worldwide to navigate Lesotho's financial services regulations. Our expertise covers leveraged, asset, debt, and trade finance, alongside capital markets and FinTech. Furthermore, we provide strategic guidance on complex exchange control regulations, ensuring cross-border payments, foreign investments, and dividend repatriations are compliant, tax-efficient, and economically viable.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Formidable Legal Representation
We represent major corporations and financial institutions across all judicial forums in Lesotho, including the High Court, Commercial Court, and Court of Appeal. We handle high-stakes commercial litigation, corporate disputes, and insolvency matters. Before escalating to court, we actively utilize Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, providing expert arbitration and mediation to resolve conflicts efficiently and cost-effectively.

Anti-Corruption, Risk & Compliance (GRC): Enhancing Business Resilience
We help organizations navigate complex regulatory obligations and operationalize compliance management. We advise on the Prevention of Corruption and Economic Offences Act, ensuring both public officials and private agents understand their legal obligations regarding bribery and corporate misconduct. Additionally, we integrate local compliance frameworks (like the Mohlomi Code) with global standards to uphold ethical business practices and meet regulatory licensing requirements.

Construction & Infrastructure Law: Project Lifecycle Support
We advise on all stages of infrastructure development in Lesotho. Our team drafts and negotiates standard form contracts (FIDIC, NEC, JBCC), EPC agreements, and PPP frameworks. We manage critical regulatory compliance (procurement laws, environmental approvals) and resolve complex, high-value construction disputes through mediation, arbitration, and litigation.

Mining & Energy Law: Regulatory & Operational Compliance
We guide local and international mining companies through Lesotho’s strict regulatory framework. We ensure full compliance with licensing requirements (prospecting, mining leases, mineral permits), environmental standards, and the Mine Safety Act. We also assist with royalties, export regulations, and structuring joint ventures within the evolving energy and natural resource sector.

Property Law & Conveyancing: Securing Real Estate Assets
We manage complex land acquisitions, lease agreements, and zoning rights. Our core conveyancing services include executing property transfers, registering mortgage and notarial bonds, drafting Antenuptial contracts, and processing applications for leasehold rights under the Land Act through the Land Administration Authority (LAA).

Employment & Labour Law: Managing Workplace Relations
We deliver pragmatic, business-oriented solutions aligned with Lesotho’s Labour Act. We advise on unfair dismissals, retrenchments, employee misconduct, workplace policies, and restraints of trade, ensuring efficient dispute resolution and fair workplace practices.

Intellectual Property (IP): Protecting Brand Innovation
We secure and enforce your IP rights under Lesotho’s Industrial Property Order. Our services include trademark registrations, renewals, IP portfolio management, and copyright/patent advice. We also facilitate cross-border IP protection across SACU countries.

Zurayda Mayet

Zurayda Mayet