Department profile
MAY & Co.

General Business Law

Global Guide 2026 : Zambia


MAY & Co.

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Recent Work Highlights:

  • MTN Zambia Transaction: Acted in the disposal of MTN Zambia’s fibre assets.
  • Qatar Investments Authority & Enel Green Power JV: Led legal due diligence for Ngonye Power Company’s 34MW solar plant in Zambia.
  • Standard Chartered Bank Advisory: Advised on Maamba Collieries Limited's tariff restructuring with ZESCO and excess power sale to SAPP.
  • Africa Opportunity Fund Arbitration: Represented investment firms in arbitration with Shoprite Holdings.
  • Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) Legal Action: Represented KCM in recovering USD 81M from a former liquidator.

Categories of Clients:

  • Energy & Oil & Gas
  • Construction & Equipment Rental
  • Environmental Conservation & Nonprofit
  • Mining & Industrial Services
  • Food & Beverage
  • Accounting & Financial Services
  • Investment & Asset Management
  • Gambling & Sports Betting
  • Retail & Supermarkets
  • Financial Services & Microfinance
  • Tobacco & Consumer Goods
  • Engineering & Professional Association
  • Education & Higher Learning
  • Automotive & Logistics
  • Pensions & Social Security

Specializations/Work Handled:

  • Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
  • Business Formation & Structuring
  • M&A & Corporate Governance
  • Employment & Labour Law
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
  • Risk Management & Due Diligence
  • Insolvency & Forensics
  • Mining, Energy & Infrastructure
  • Real Estate, Banking & Finance
  • Telecommunications & Technology
  • Private Equity
  • Environmental, Social & Governance
  • Public Procurement

Clients (18)

  • Izwe Loans
  • LOLC Finance Zambia
  • Goviex uranium
  • Multichoice Zambia Limited
  • Vivo Energy Zambia Limited
  • BL & D Plant Hire and Sales Limited
  • The Nature Conservancy
  • Fraser Alexander Zambia Limited
  • Freddy Hirsch Group Limited
  • BDO Zambia Limited
  • White Orchid Investment Limited
  • Bolabet Sports Betting
  • Pick N Pay Zambia Limited
  • British American Tobacco
  • TotalEnergies
  • The Engineering Institution of Zambia
  • Cavendish University Zambia
  • Inchcape Kenya

Industries (17)

  • Mining
  • Financial Services
  • Microfinance
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Energy & Oil & Gas
  • Construction & Equipment Rental
  • Environmental Conservation & Nonprofit
  • Food & Beverage
  • Accounting & Financial Services
  • Investment & Asset Management
  • Gambling & Sports Betting
  • Retail & Supermarkets
  • Tobacco & Consumer Goods
  • Engineering
  • Education & Higher Learning
  • Automotive & Logistics
  • Pensions & Social Security

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Zambia

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

MAY & Co. is a newly established law firm in Zambia benefiting from a well-recognised team that is able to support clients with the full range of corporate mandates. The firm assists clients with transactional mandates as well as financing matters, and boosts its practice with its dispute resolution capacity. The team advises a range of clients from different sectors such as energy and natural resources, TMT and banking.

Work Highlights

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  • MAY and Company advised Manara Minerals Investment Company on a proposed acquisition of an equity stake in 10 Zambian mining subsidiaries.

Strengths

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  • The firm is alert and provides timely updates and creativity to our legal needs.

    General Business Law respondentGlobal
  • MAY & Co handles highly complex matters in a manner that can be understood by non-legal practitioners. The team exhibits high levels of expertise in a wide range of subject matters.

    General Business Law respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Chanda Musonda-Chiluba
    Band 3Chanda Musonda-Chiluba

    Chanda Musonda-Chiluba

    Chanda Musonda-Chiluba is well placed to advise clients on a variety of M&A and banking and financing mandates, spanning acquisitions and investments as well as licensing and competition matters.

    • Chanda Musonda-Chiluba possesses a deep understanding of financial products and services and she is a valuable asset during cross-border transactions.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal
    • We couldn't be happier with her level of service delivery.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingHarriet Mdala
    Up and ComingHarriet Mdala

    Harriet Mdala

    Harriet Mdala Botha is a recognised lawyer who has experience in mergers and acquisitions and project development. She is also well placed to advise on regulatory matters.

    • Harriet Mdala is a knowledgeable and very pleasant person to work with. She cares about her clients and provides legal advice which takes their operational needs into account.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal
    • Harriet has strong understanding of the law and legal principles and is up to date with legal developments and regulatory changes. She analyses complex legal issues and provides strategic solutions.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingMulopa Ndalameta
    Up and ComingMulopa Ndalameta

    Mulopa Ndalameta

    Mulopa Ndalameta is a well respected litigator. He is able to advise clients on projects and energy-related matters as well as regulatory disputes. He further assists with liability and commercial mandates.

    • He is very calm, thorough and goes about things methodically. He is also very interactive and we work exceptionally well together.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal
    • Mulopa Ndalameta is very responsive and provides good legal advice.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingYosa G Yosa
    Up and ComingYosa G Yosa

    Yosa G Yosa

    Yosa Yosa is a known practitioner in the Zambian market with experience in dispute resolution. He is particularly well placed to handle financial disputes.

    • Yosa Yosa is articulate and has a firm grasp on strategy. He has a good grasp over the laws and has an ability to clearly put his points across.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal
    • He is efficient and the way he does things is very quick and smooth. He is also really good with negotiations.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal

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