LAWYER PROFILE

Harriet Mdala

Global 2026

MAY & Co.

Ranked in 1 practice area

General Business Law

Zambia

2 years ranked

Contributions and articles

2 Global Practice Guides

7 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

Provided by MAY & Co.

Practice Areas

-Energy, Infrastructure and Extractives

-Mergers and Acquisitions

Career

Harriet has extensive experience in corporate and commercial law in Zambia, particularly in the energy, infrastructure, and extractive sectors. Harriet offers strategic guidance on regulatory compliance, projects, and contracts in the energy and infrastructure sectors, drawing on her deep understanding of Zambia’s extractive industry to help clients optimize their operations within the Zambian context. She also serves as the key relationship partner for the Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) and is the President of the French Business Circle.

Professional Memberships

-French Business Circle

-Law Association of Zambia

-Member of the Local Government Elections Tribunal

-Member of the Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education.

Publications

-Review of the Minerals Regulation Commission Bill

-Operationalisation of the Open Access Regulations

-Declaration of dividends under the New Zambian Companies Act

-Zambia Real Estate Comparative Guide

-Zambia: Mining Comparative Guide

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

General Business Law - Zambia

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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 LawChambers Global Guide
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 LawChambers Global Guide