Department profile
Bowmans

General Business Law

Global Guide 2026 : Zambia


Bowmans

Rankings

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General Business Law - Zambia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Bowmans is an attractive source of local advice for international clients. Its lawyers cover a range of topics from corporate and finance transactions to dispute resolution, including arbitration. The law firm's clientele include names from the banking, logistics and mining sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Bowmans advised a consortium of lenders on the second tranche of the USD200 million green bond programme issued by CEC Renewables.

Strengths

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  • Bowmans is responsive and provides customised support to clients. It also holds a very strong and diversified team.

    General Business Law respondentGlobal
  • I couldn't ask for more of Bowmans. The team is on top of everything, always ready to take it on and do the work.

    General Business Law respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Bwalya Chilufya-Musonda
    Band 2Bwalya Chilufya-Musonda

    Bwalya Chilufya-Musonda

    Bwalya Chilufya-Musonda is recognised for her activity on transactional work, which includes acquisitions and financings in the energy and finance sectors. She has additional expertise advising on regulatory compliance.

    • Bwalya Chilufya-Musonda is astute and adds a personal touch to the work she does.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal
    • I consider Bwalya an energy law expert when it comes to Zambian law. She is switched on, very aware of the latest developments, extremely responsive and understands the needs of the client.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal
  • Band 2Mabvuto Sakala
    Band 2Mabvuto Sakala

    Mabvuto Sakala

    Mabvuto Sakala is well versed in dispute resolution, including commercial and employment disputes. He has experience acting for significant financial services and mining sector clients.
    • Mabvuto Sakala is a very technical lawyer but also approachable. He breaks things down to a miniscule level.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingJoshua Mwamulima
    Up and ComingJoshua Mwamulima

    Joshua Mwamulima

    Joshua Mwamulima maintains an active and broad practice spanning banking and finance, M&A and regulatory matters. He is especially active in the finance space, where he is routinely engaged on financing, facility agreements and bond programmes.

    • Joshua Mwamulima is extremely responsive and pleasant to work with. He has very good experience as well as good drafting skills and attention to detail.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal
    • He possesses a deep understanding of the law and provides insightful, business-focused solutions. His ability to anticipate market trends and craft innovative strategies makes him a trusted adviser.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal

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