Patrick Manyowa

About Patrick

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.” ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: • BSc Civil Engineering • Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management • MSc in Strategic Management • LLB (Bachelor of Laws) • Certificate in Arbitration (Construction Disputes) • Certificate Course in Arbitration • Specialisation in Construction Law Course • Certificate in Total Quality Management • Program in Construction Adjudication • ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS: • Legal Practice Council (LPC) - Registered Attorney. • 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). • SAQA Accredited Training Facilitator, Assessor, and Moderator - Certified for professional training and capacity development. • Member (CASA) - Construction Adjudication Society of South Africa 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.

Practice Areas

Professional Details