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We advise businesses, investors, financial institutions and governments on the legal issues that shape Zambia’s economy.

Practice Areas:
Mining   |   Energy   |   Infrastructure & Projects   |   Financial Services |   Retail and Consumer Markets   |   Risk Mitigagtion and Dispute Resolution

Professional and Experienced Legal Practitioners

Our Team of Dedicated Lawyers

Our team of dedicated lawyers excels in various practice areas, including Mining, Energy, Infrastructure & Projects, Financial Services, Retail and Consumer Markets, Risk Mitigagtion and Dispute Resolution and more.

We combine deep knowledge, innovative thinking, and a client-centric approach to provide tailored solutions.

Why Choose Our Firm

International Recognition & Sector Expertise

MAY and Company is consistently recognized by premier directories—including Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, and IFLR1000—affirming our standing as one of Zambia’s leading corporate law firms. Rather than trying to be everything to everyone, we dedicate our specialist expertise to the industries driving economic growth. Our lawyers routinely advise on complex, high-value commercial transactions and dispute resolution, delivering services benchmarked to the highest international standards.

Commercial Thinking & Long-Term Partnership

We understand business objectives, not just legal issues. By prioritizing long-term relationships over transactional engagements, we act as trusted, strategic advisers who truly understand your operational realities. Our goal is to support your growth journey by ensuring our legal solutions are always practical, commercially viable, and directly aligned with your overarching ambitions.

Seamless & Multidisciplinary Execution

Our lawyers collaborate across practice areas to provide integrated, seamless advice on multifaceted legal challenges. Operating with a global mindset, we regularly work alongside international law firms, multinational corporations, and cross-border investors to structure and execute sophisticated domestic and international transactions.

LEGAL 500

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Prominent Industry Clients

We proudly represent an exclusive roster of prominent industry clients.

TIER 1 LAW FIRM

Ranked and Recognized as a Tier 1 Law Firm - Legal500 EMEA 2026

IFLR 1000

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Recent Publications

Zambia’s Domestication of the UnitedNations Framework Convention onClimate Change and the ParisAgreement in the Green Economy andClimate Change Bill No. 18 of 2024Salient Provision

Salient Provision Introduction Zambia became a signatory to and subsequently ratified the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (“UNFCCC”) on 11 June 1992 and
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A Review of the Public-PrivatePartnership (General) Regulations

A Review of the Public-Private Partnership (General) Regulations IntroductionOn 15 November 2024, the Zambian government enacted the Public-Private Partnerships Regulations (the “Regulations”), which are designed
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Accessing Surface Rights Under Zambia’s Mines Act, 2015: Navigating Arbitration and Unreasonable Withholding of Consent

Accessing Surface Rights Under Zambia’s Mines Act, 2015: Navigating Arbitration and Unreasonable Withholding of Consent Introduction The Mines and Minerals Development Act No. 11 of
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Zambia’s domestication of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement through the Green Economy and Climate Change Bill No. 18 of 2024

Zambia’s Implementation of the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement in the Green Economy and Climate Change Bill No. 18 of 2024 – Key Highlights Introduction Zambia
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Operationalisation of the Open Access Regulation

14 October 2024Operationalisation of the Open Access Regulation On 19 July 2024, the Zambian government, through the Ministry of Energy, enacted the Electricity (Open Access)
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Top Tier and Ranked as a Tier 1 Law Firm

Legal500

EMEA

2026

Harriet Mdala

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.

Department: General Business Law

Type: Lawyer

Country: Zambia

Band: Up and Coming

Guide: Global Guide, 2026

Chanda Musonda-Chiluba

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

Department: General Business Law

Type: Lawyer

Country: Zambia

Band: Band 3

Guide: Global Guide, 2026

General Business Law

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

Department: General Business

Law : Dispute Resolution

Type: Department

Country: Zambia

Band: Up and Coming

Guide: Global Guide, 2026

Yosa G Yosa

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.

Department: General Business Law, Dispute Resolution.

Type: Lawyer

Country: Zambia

Band: Up and Coming

Guide: Global Guide, 2026

Mulopa Ndalameta

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

Department: General Business Law, Dispute Resolution.

Type: Lawyer

Country: Zambia

Band: Up and Coming

Guide: Global Guide, 2026

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