A leadframe having a metallic substrate and comprising layers of plated material, and a method of manufacturing said leadframe are provided. The substrate is plated with a layer of oxidizable material comprising nickel and a noble metal is selectively plated on the layer of oxidizable material. Thereafter, an exposed portion of the oxidizable material that is not plated with the noble metal is passivated to enhance adhesion of an encapsulation compound molded to the leadframe.