Well-regarded in the mining, telecoms, and manufacturing sectors, MAY AND COMPANY is versed in contentious and non-contentious banking and finance matters. ‘Exceptional practitioner’ Chanda Musonda Chiluba has expertise in capital markets, TMT, and regulatory compliance, while Harriet Mdala is knowledgeable in M&A, projects, and real estate.  

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘I have found the team be thoughtful and quick to understand new areas of business.’

  • ‘The team at MAY and Company is very efficient and always goes the extra mile to ensure that clients are provided with the best service. The team is very diverse and has a team of experienced professionals.'

  • ‘Chanda Musonda-Chiluba is an experienced lawyer and provides practical solutions when engaged. She is available to advise and meets deadlines. Her quality of work is exceptional.’

  • ‘They pay attention to detail. They understand the core asks of the business and the sector in which we operate.’

  • ‘We dealt extensively with Chanda Musonda-Chiluba. She is an exceptional practitioner with a thorough understanding of Zambian competition law.'

  • ‘The team is very responsive and has great insight into the local regulatory landscape. They are able to provide clear and practical guidance to clients.’

  • ‘The MAY and Company team has a range of expertise and proficiencies, so no matter what legal issue we are facing, they have someone with in-depth knowledge to provide us with advice.’

  • ‘Knowledgeable, competent, and energetic people. Good availability.’

Key clients

  • Africa Opportunity Fund
  • Multichoice Group Limited
  • Cobham Capital Limited
  • BL & D Plant Hire and Sales Limited
  • Pick N Pay Zambia Limited
  • LOLC Group
  • GoviEx Uranium Inc
  • Total Energies Marketing Zambia Limited
  • Green Safaris Zambia Limited
  • BDO Zambia Limited
  • Konkola Copper Mines Plc
  • Citibank Zambia
  • Freddy Hirsch Group Limited
  • Bayobab and MTN Zambia Limited
  • Engineering Institution of Zambia
  • Arm Secure Limited
  • Southern Cross Limited
  • Prospero Limited
  • Handyman’s Paradise Group Limited
  • Xtenda Financial Holdings Limited
  • DBF Capital Partners Limited
  • Cavendish University Zambia
  • Kafue Fisheries Limited
  • Urban Brands Asset Management Limited
  • Natural Valley Limited
  • Vivo Energy Zambia Limited
  • Radio Phoenix Limited
  • L & A Logistics Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised MTN Zambia Limited on a transaction involving the disposal of its fibre assets to a separate group entity, GlobalConnect Zambia Limited.
  • Represented Konkola Copper Mines Plc in a dispute against its former provisional liquidator in which KCM was seeking to recoverUSD 81,000,000.
  • Advised Maarifa Education Fund (Kenya) in a project relating to the financing and development of a state-of-the-art university campus in Zambia.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mulopa Ndalameta, Chanda Musonda-Chiluba, Harriet Aalyiana Mdala, Yosa G Yosa, Maloba Nalomba

Other key lawyers

Chilufya Lwando Sinkala, Hlezipe Alexis Halwiindi, Mark Chomba, Hellen Chitalu Chileshe