Meet The Team
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Mulopa Ndalameta
Mulopa is an experienced commercial dispute resolution partner and member of the International Court of Arbitration (“ICC”).
He is a seasoned litigator in various courts and has represented a plethora of clients, both local and international, before arbitral tribunals and superior courts in Zambia. Of significance is his experience in commercial arbitration where he has assisted clients in different sectors including mining, FMCGs and agricultural and commodities trade. Mulopa is also an alumni of the Africa Arbitration Academy and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Zambia branch. Mulopa also specialises in construction law and is the country representative for the Africa Construction Law platform, which is the global platform for construction law and practice in Africa.
Chanda Musonda
Chanda is known to clients for her expertise in banking & finance, project finance and capital markets. Her clients have described her as possessing the ability to unpack and simplify complex transactions in a practical and business-ready manner. Chanda’s clients include local banks and financial institutions, notable international DFIs, telecoms operators including MNOs, ISPs and data center providers. Chanda also sits on the board of directors of a financial institution and a FinTech enterprise. She has been recognised in IFLR 1000 for her work in banking and finance in the Zambian market. She is also recognised in Chambers Global 2024 as Up and Coming Global General Business Law.
Harriet A. Mdala
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.
Yosa G. Yosa
Yosa is a seasoned litigator and has acted for various clients on private and public law dispute resolutions including valuable expertise in litigation. His practice also includes providing corporate and commercial advice to clients on commercial, construction, public law, competition, forensics, insolvency and employment matters. Yosa is also an accredited insolvency practitioner and is a member of Insol International, an association of international insolvency partners and the Insolvency section of the International Bar Association. Yosa’s practice also includes advice on insolvency matters with a particular focus on business rescue and restructuring practice. Yosa also sits on the board of the American Chamber of Commerce in Zambia. Yosa also serves as a member of the Insol Law Firm Management Committee.
Maloba Nalomba
Maloba Nalomba is a legal practitioner and advocate at the High Court of Zambia. Known for her strategic counsel to executives and organizations, she excels in formulating innovative case strategies and persuasive briefs, consistently achieving favorable outcomes. Her expertise spans trial preparation, legal research, and drafting precise legal documents, underpinned by a meticulous and analytical approach. Maloba's achievements and experience include managing mergers and acquisitions of private and publicly listed companies, commercial and corporate advisory work, risk and compliance, securing notable judgments in employment, contract, real estate, and company law disputes, and conducting thorough due diligence for prominent Zambian firms in fintech, retail, insurance, mining, and agriculture sectors. Maloba is also recognized by IFLR 1000 for her work in mergers and acquisitions within the Zambian market.
Chilufya Sinkala
With expertise in mergers and acquisitions, infrastructure development projects, and data protection, Chilufya offers comprehensive legal guidance to both her international and local clients. Chilufya also advises on employment law, and real estate, and conveyancing, helping her clients navigate complex transactions and regulatory frameworks. In mergers and acquisitions, Chilufya has extensive experience managing significant deals, overseeing negotiations, conducting due diligence, and finalizing agreements. Chilufya also provides strategic advice on infrastructure development projects, such as road projects, and social and industrial infrastructure projects- negotiating complex legal arrangements to ensure agreements are bankable and acceptable to her clients. Chilufya also assists her clients meeting privacy and security regulations which are essential in today’s digital landscape. By aligning legal expertise with a deep understanding of business goals, Chilufya consistently delivers practical solutions that drive success.
Hlezipe Halwiindi
Hlezipe is a corporate and commercial legal practitioner with expertise in key areas such as mergers and acquisition, competition law, banking and finance and environmental law. She has developed a robust skill set through her involvement in advising clients on complex transactions including deal structuring, reviewing commercial agreements, navigating complex regulatory landscapes and negotiating terms for a diverse range of corporate clients. Hlezipe has experience in handling competition law matters including anti-competitive practices and merger control compliance. In the banking finance sector, Hlezipe assists clients in financing transactions, loan structuring, managing risks and navigating regulatory requirements. She has also attended various professional trainings on environmental law and climate change and has acquired commendable proficiencies in this sector.
Mark Chomba
Mark is an associate in the firm’s commercial dispute resolution team, where he has established himself as a skilled litigator. He has represented both local and international clients in arbitral tribunals and superior courts across Zambia. His practice encompasses not only dispute resolution but also advising on complex corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions. Drawing on his extensive experience in corporate advisory, Mark seamlessly integrates his knowledge of business law into his dispute resolution work. He has a particular focus on the mining sector, where he provides critical advice on licensing, regulatory compliance, and operational requirements for the firm’s clients.
Hellen Chileshe
During her time with MAY and Company. Hellen’s practice has focused on commercial dispute resolution, employment matters, public-private partnerships, public procurement, aviation, regulatory compliance and general corporate advisory.
Natasha Lungu
Natasha has valuable experience in advising clients on an array of subject matters, including dispute resolution, employment matters, construction law, administrative law, and general litigation.
Samuel Muleya
During his time with MAY and Company. Samuel’s practice has focused on commercial and corporate law, employment matters and general corporate advisory.
Celia Sekani Nyirenda
Celia, MAY and Company's Innovation Lead and her team work on innovative solutions to legal work. This includes brainstorming, testing, and training of the MAYbot, an AI chatbot available on the firm's website. MAYbot provides easy access to preliminary legal guidance on Zambian law, enhancing legal literacy in the community and connecting users with relevant professionals at MAY and Company.
Grace Banda
Grace recently joined MAY and Company from University of Zambia. Advocates. She is a hardworking legal trainee who possesses research, analytical and drafting skills. Grace has a keen interest in commercial and corporate law as well as dispute resolution.
Harvey Bwalya
Harvey recently joined MAY and Company as a trainee lawyer. She possesses great research skills and is developing her expertise in corporate and commercial related work.
