Noted for its strength in contentious matters, Corpus Legal Practitioners is well-versed in corporate and commercial, banking and finance, as well as energy matters. Charles Mkokweza has expertise in project finance, Sydney Chisenga heads the firm’s dispute resolution team, and Jacqueline Jhala focuses her practice on employment and corporate matters. ‘Stand out’ partner Lupiya Simusokwe leads the banking and M&A department and often advises international commercial and development banks.
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Testimonials
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‘They have the ability to navigate complex cross-border transactions.'
'A professional team, with excellent specialised knowledge in litigation and commercial matters.'
'Reliable and timeous.’
‘They have strong knowledge.'
‘Each team member is an absolute pleasure to work with. They are responsive and their advice is commercial and comprehensive without going into unnecessary detail.’
‘Lupiya Simusokwe and Charles Mkokweza are the stand-out individuals.’
‘Lupiya Simusokwe provides prompt service which makes closing matters easier and quick. ’
Key clients
- Anglo Exploration (Zambia) Limited
- Anglo American Exploration BV
- GED Africa Limited
- EMR Capital Management Limited
- Glencore International AG
- First Quantum Minerals Limited
- Barrick Gold Corporation
- KoBold Metals
- Fortescue Metals Group
- Jinchuan Group International Resources Co Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised First Quantum Minerals Limited on all Zambian law aspects relating to the issuance of $1,300,000,000 Senior Notes due in 2031 to international investors.
- Advised Anglo Exploration Limited and Anglo American Exploration BV on their acquisition of shares valued at $89,000,000 in Handa Resources Limited and its Zambian subsidiaries which hold large-scale exploration licences.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Lupiya Simusokwe
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jacqueline Jhala
Practice head
Charles Mkokweza; Sydney Chisenga; Jacqueline Cornhill Jhala; Lupiya Simusokwe
Other key lawyers
Martha Siwale Namwila-Mwala; Mutinta Annel Zulu; Ken Phiri; Coleen Namuyamba; Sankananji Mubanga; Rabecca Banda