Corpus Legal Practitioners offers significant corporate and commercial expertise, with experience in project finance, acquisitions and regulatory matters in the natural resources, renewable energy and agriculture sectors. This includes cross-border PPP renewable energy and infrastructure projects involving nearby countries. Charles Mkokweza is specialised in both the development and financing aspects of natural resources projects. Sydney Chisenga and Martha Siwale Namwila Mwala represent clients in commercial disputes. Ken Phiri is also active in this practice. Jackie Jhala specialises in employment matters as part of her corporate practice, while Lupiya Simusokwe focuses on finance.
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Testimonials
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- 'Lupiya Simusokwe has deep rooted understanding of the financial services sector and is a great sounding-board for complex legal and regulatory matters affecting his clients.'
- 'The Firm has deep knowledge of the legal and regulatory landscape. They are well resourced and continually invest in training their team.'
Key clients
- Brookfield Asset Management
- British International Investment Plc
- Ecora Resources Plc
- Eastern and Southern Africa Trade and Development Bank
- Mecuria Energy Trading S.A
- China Zheshang Bank Company Limited
- Anglo Exploration (Zambia) Limited and Anglo American Exploration BV
- Globeleq Africa Investments Limited
- Barrick Gold Corporation
- GED Africa Limited
- EMR Capital Management Limited
- Glencore International AG
Work highlights
Advised Ecora Resources on a $50m streaming agreement to fund Moxico’s Zambian operations, covering all legal aspects and supporting Zambia’s mining and economic development.
Advised British International Investment on launching Zambia’s first private investment fund.
Advised ENI on Zambia’s new Carbon Market Framework, offering legal guidance on regulatory changes, project approvals and cross-border carbon credit use.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Charles Mkokweza
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; Jackie Jhala; Lupiya Simusokwe; Martha Siwale Namwila-Mwala; Mutinta Annel Zulu