Area of practice

Banking and Finance

Our Banking and Finance team advises financial institutions, development finance institutions, investors, borrowers and project sponsors on complex financing transactions and regulatory matters in Zambia. We combine technical legal expertise with a practical understanding of the financial market to help clients structure transactions, manage risk and navigate evolving regulatory requirements. From secured lending and project finance to financial restructuring and cross-border transactions, we provide commercially focused advice throughout the life of a financing.

Experience

Corporate and commercial lending
Secured and unsecured financing
Project and infrastructure finance
Acquisition finance
Real estate finance
Trade and commodity finance
Asset finance
Syndicated and bilateral lending
Cross-border financing transactions
Security creation, perfection and registration
Banking and financial services regulation
Foreign exchange and exchange-control advice
Debt restructuring and refinancing
Insolvency-related financing advice
Financial due diligence
Loan and security documentation
Fintech and digital financial services
Payment systems and electronic banking
Debt recovery and enforcement of security
Lender and borrower advisory

Common sectors

Commercial and investment banks
Development finance institutions
Microfinance institutions
Fintech and payment-service providers
Mining and natural resources
Energy and power
Infrastructure and transport
Construction and major projects
Agriculture and agribusiness
Real estate and property development
Manufacturing and industrial businesses
Hospitality and tourism

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