About

Provided by MOIRA Legal Practitioners

Moira Legal Practitioners is more than a full-service corporate and commercial law firm, they are architects of possibility, trusted advisors, and steadfast advocates for their clients. Guided by the philosophy that the law is not merely a tool for dispute resolution but a means to unlock potential and possibilities, the firm goes beyond the expected, connecting insights, people, and solutions to create lasting impact.

Moira Legal Practitioners positions itself as a trusted business partner, moving the business of its clients forward. Whether navigating complex legal landscapes, safeguarding client interests, or pioneering solutions to emerging challenges, the firm remains unwavering in its commitment to delivering exceptional service with integrity and clarity.

The firm has established a strong focus on capital markets, project financing, project development, mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance transactions, green finance, and sustainability, particularly across the mining, energy, financial services, and infrastructure sectors.

Over the years, Moira Legal Practitioners has earned the trust of both local and international clients, including major publicly listed companies such as ZCCM-IH Plc, CEC Plc, and Zanaco Plc, as well as multinational institutions such as Standard Chartered Plc, the Green Climate Fund, and Botswana Development Corporation, Development finance institutions such as British International Investments, Norfund and Finnfund.

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Zambia

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

MOIRA Legal Practitioners is a well-reputed law firm in Zambia. The team handles both M&A and banking and finance matters. Its lawyers are further capable of assisting clients with project developments mandates and capital markets issues. Its clients operate in a variety of sectors such as energy, agriculture and banking.

Work Highlights

  • MOIRA Legal Practitioners advised the National Pension Scheme Authority on a USD200 million project finance facility to Maamba Energies.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Sharon Sakuwaha
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Sharon Sakuwaha
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Band 1

Sharon Sakuwaha is recognised for her transactional work, and sources also praise her understanding of the regulatory landscape. She has extensive experience in finance, capital markets and corporate mandates, including in multi-jurisdictional transactions.

Sharon Sakuwaha is an exceptional lawyer with a deep understanding of complex cross-border transactions.

Sharon is very astute, incredibly knowledgeable of all legal aspects and a very customer-focused lawyer.

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Sampa Kangombe
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Up and Coming

Sampa Kangombe is regularly engaged by prominent clients in the finance and energy sector on a wide-range of matters, including cross-border project finance mandates and green bond issuances.

Sampa is a highly recommended lawyer; he is really switched-on and proactive. He delivers great quality work in a timely manner.

Sampa Kangombe is a young lawyer who is rapidly accumulating experience, confidence and exposure to complex transactions.

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Sharon Sakuwaha
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Sharon Sakuwaha
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Band 1
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Sampa Kangombe
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Up and Coming

Members

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Chimwemwe Bwalya

Nabanji Nebwe

Sampa Kang'ombe

Clients

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Botswana Development Corporation

CEC Renewables

Climate Asset Management

First National Bank Zambia Limited

Green Climate Fund

Ignite Power

National Pension Scheme Authority

Standard Chartered Plc

ZCCM-IH

ZFI Holdings

Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc

Industries

Provided by MOIRA Legal Practitioners

Banking and Finance

Capital Markets

Competition & Tax

Corporate

Corporate & Commercial

Digital, Data & Technology IP

Employment & Labour

Energy

Infrastructure

Mining & Minerals