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MOIRA Legal Practitioners

General Business Law

Global Guide 2026 : Zambia


MOIRA Legal Practitioners

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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.

Clients (11)

  • Ignite Power
  • CEC Renewables
  • Climate Asset Management
  • ZCCM-IH
  • Botswana Development Corporation
  • ZFI Holdings
  • Standard Chartered Plc
  • Green Climate Fund
  • First National Bank Zambia Limited
  • National Pension Scheme Authority
  • Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc

Industries (10)

  • Energy
  • Corporate
  • Banking and Finance
  • Infrastructure
  • Mining & Minerals
  • Competition & Tax
  • Corporate & Commercial
  • Employment & Labour
  • Digital, Data & Technology IP
  • Capital Markets

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Zambia

Band 3

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

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

Strengths

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  • We rate the firm as very strong in terms of its technical knowledge, responsiveness and ability to navigate complex matters effectively.

    General Business Law respondentGlobal
  • MOIRA Legal Practitioners provides high-quality work and services; the team is very responsive.

    General Business Law respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Sharon Sakuwaha
    Band 1Sharon Sakuwaha

    Sharon Sakuwaha

    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.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal
    • Sharon is very astute, incredibly knowledgeable of all legal aspects and a very customer-focused lawyer.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingSampa Kangombe
    Up and ComingSampa Kangombe

    Sampa Kangombe

    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.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal
    • Sampa Kangombe is a young lawyer who is rapidly accumulating experience, confidence and exposure to complex transactions.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal

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