MISOZI HOPE MASENGU
Lusaka,Lusaka Province
Summary
I am an astute legal professional with over 12years of experience in advising clients in various complex legal matters including in: labour and employment, intellectual property, creditors' schemes of arrangement and dispute resolution and alternative dispute resolution. I have vast experience in advising leading commodity companies on mergers and acquisitions in the FMCGs sector. I have also previously advised on acquisition financing in the banking sector; private equity; corporate and commercial. I am a qualified Corporate insolvency Practitioner; a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators(UK). I have also served on various boards in the financial sector and in semi-state related institutions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and Managing Partner
NOVUS HM Legal Practitioners
Lusaka, Zambia
01.2019 - Current
- I am the founder and Managing Partner of NOVUS HM Legal Practitioners, a commercial law firm based in Lusaka
- I am a trial advocate and transactional lawyer, with a peculiar expertise in commercial litigation and commercial transactions
- I have over 12 years experience in representing clients in various disputes involving employment and labour relations, insurance, intellectual property and other commercial disputes
- I have successfully represented clients in landmark cases on the dissolution of Islamic marriages, creditors' schemes of arrangement and employment & labour disputes
- My experience in transactional lawyering spans mergers and acquisitions, project finance, Islamic finance, private equity and corporate advisory and commercial
- I have vast experience in advising leading commodity trading companies on acquisitions in the wholesale and FMCGs industry
- I have also previously advised on acquisition financing in the banking sector
- Previously, I worked as a Partner in the firm of Mwenye and Mwitwa -Advocates, where I led all commercial transactions and commercial litigation cases
- In 2017, I was seconded to Trinity LLP, a London based law firm with a focus on project finance in emerging markets (under the International Lawyers for Africa Flagship)
- I have also undertaken various professional trainings such as: China - Africa (One Belt, One Road Initiative) Exchange Program; Legal Writing and Case Analysis course by the General Council of the Bar of South Africa (GCB); and the Investment Advisors and Stockbrokers course by the Zambia College of Pensions and Insurance Trust (ZCPIT)
- I am passionate about seeking novelty in law and pushing the boundaries of legal practice
- I am currently serving on various boards, as well as on various committees of the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ), the International Bar Association (IBA) and the International Trademarks Association (INTA)
- I am also an author of law related material and I have written widely on employment and labour law.
Partner
Mwenye & Mwitwa Advocates
Lusaka
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Advocates, Lusaka, Zambia
- I joined Mwenye and Mwitwa-Advocates as a trainee advocate on 1st June 2010 on a full- time basis
- I was promoted to Junior Associate in November 2011, after being called to the Zambian bar and later promoted to Senior Associate
- I made Partner in January 2018 and led all corporate advisory and commercial transactions in the firm
- Represented corporate and individual clients in dispute resolutions before all superior courts and appropriate tribunals.
- Prepared legal briefs and opinions and filed appeals in appeal courts.
- Analysed probable case outcomes using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Acted as trustee, guardian or executor for individuals and businesses.
- Managed and oversaw Senior and Junior Associates and legal assistants.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for businesses and individuals.
- Negotiated settlements of civil disputes on behalf of clients.
Secondee
Trinity LLP
London
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Seconded to Trinity LLP under the International Lawyers for Africa (ILFA) Flagship Programme.
- The programme selects atleast 20 African lawyers from 12 African jurisdictions to participate in the flagship.
- I worked closely with the Partners and Senior Associates on various project finance matters with an Africa focus.
Senior Associate
Mwenye & Mwitwa Advocates
Lusaka
02.2014 - 08.2017
- Led the commercial litigation and commercial transactions matters in the Firm
- Supervised Junior Associates and Trainee Advocates
- Conducted face-to-face meetings with clients to review process performance, identifying needs for strategy adjustments.
- Represented corporate and individual clients in various disputes before all superior courts
Junior Associate
Mwenye & Mwitwa Advocates
Lusaka
11.2011 - 01.2014
- Worked in the civil litigation department
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments for entire management team.
- Prepared draft briefs for the Partners
- Attended Court and client meetings with the Partners
Trainee Advocate
Mwenye & Mwitwa Advocates
Lusaka, Lusaka Province
06.2010 - 10.2011
Chartered Arbitrator (Member)
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators(UK)
Lusaka Branch
12.2022 - Current
Member
London Court of International Arbitration(Users Co
London
09.2023 - 12.2024
Non-Executive Director
Prudential Pensions Management Zambia Limited
Lusaka, Lusaka Province
11.2021 - Current
- I serve as a Non- Executive Director on the board of Prudential Pensions Management Zambia (PPMZ)
- I Chair the Funds Administration, Risk and Compliance Committee
Non-Executive Director
Fairchoice Finance Limited
Lusaka
12.2021 - Current
- I serve as a Non-Executive Director on the board of Fairchoice Finance Zambia Limited
- I chair the Human Resources Committee
- I serve on the Legal, Risk and Compliance Committee
- I serve on the Business Development Committee
Non-Executive Director
Programme Against Malnutrition(PAM)
Lusaka
08.2017 - 01.2022
- I served as a Non-Executive Director on the board of PAM
- Chair of the Human Resource Committee
Non-Executive Director
Lusaka Vocational Training Centre (LVTC)
Lusaka
09.2018 - 01.2021
- I served as Non-Executive Director on the board of the Lusaka Vocational Training Centre (LVTC), under the Ministry of Higher Education
Vice Chairperson(Member)
Audit Committee for the Ministry of Gender
Lusaka
01.2019 - 12.2021
- I served as the Vice Chairperson(Member) under the Audit Committee for the Ministry of Gender in Zambia.
Legal Intern
Malambo and Company
Lusaka
10.2009 - 10.2009
- Drafting and filing court documents
- Conducting legal research for the lawyers and preparing legal arguments
- Accompanying the senior lawyers to court and taking down court notes during court sessions
- Sitting in client-lawyer meetings with the lawyers to take down instructions.
- Shadowed lawyers to understand workloads, case management and network development.
- Participated in training events, meetings and briefings.
Researcher
Consumer Unity and Trust Society, CUTS
06.2005 - 08.2005
- Conducted research for s on consumer protection in Zambia
- Wrote contributing articles for the Organisation's monthly newsletter called “Consumer Watch.”
- Contributed substantially to the compilation of the Annual Report for CUTS 2005
- Organised and attended workshops for the institution.
Education
Master of Laws(LLM) - International Trade and Commercial Law
University of Durham
Durham, United Kingdom 09/2014 - 12/2015
Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) - Law
University of Zambia
Lusaka 01/2006 - 05/2010
Certificate of Admission to practice law in Zambia - Legal Practice
Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education (ZIALE
Lusaka 01/2011 - 09/2011
Diploma - International Arbitration
Africa Arbitration Academy
London 08/2023 - 09/2023
Certificate in Legal Writing and Case Analysis - Law
General Council of the Bar of South Africa(GCB)
The Wallenberg, Cape Town, South Africa 04/2018 - 04/2018
Certificate in Capital Markets and Securities Law - Law
Zambia College of Pensions and Insurance Trust (ZCPIT
Lusaka 01/2017 - 01/2017
Certificate in Advanced Commercial Law -
International Senior Lawyers Project (ISLP)
United States 03/2012 - 03/2012
Certificate in Ethics and Taxation - Law
Law Association of Zambia (LAZ)
Lusaka, Zambia 11/2012 - 11/2012
Certificate - Belt and Road Initiative -
Africa Professionals Legal Exchange Program
BeijingSkills
- Strategic thinker
- High level of Integrity
- Corporate governance best practices
- Labour and Employment Law Expert
- Strong legal analysis
- Commercial awareness
- Regulatory Compliance
Accomplishments
- Pinsent Masons
- Herbert Smith Freehills
- Hogan Lovells
- Clifford Chance
- Freshfields Bruckhas Deringer
- Wilmerhale
- White & Case LLP
- Squire Paton Boggs
- Linklaters
- Allen & Overy
- Baker Mckenzie
- LALIVE
- Covington & Burling LLP
Affiliations
December 2022 - Qualified as a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators(UK), Zambia Branch.
November 2021 - Qualified as an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK), Zambia Branch. - I was appointed to serve (as a representative of the Law Association of Zambia) on the board of the Programme Against Malnutrition (PAM).
July 2017 - I was elected Convenor of the Intellectual Property and Business Law Committee) of the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ).
February 2016 - I was elected Convenor of the Intellectual Property and Business Law Committee of the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ).
August 2016 - I was appointed by the Chief Justice of Zambia as Honourable Member (Judge) of the Adhoc Local Government Elections Tribunal, to hear and determine election petitions following the August 2016 Zambian Presidential and Parliamentary Elections.
2013-2014 - I was appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of Mary's Meals-Zambia.
Interests
I am an ardent reader of self-help books. My favourite reads so far include: “Mastery” by Robert Greene; “Lean In” by Sheryl Sandberg; and “Start with Why” by Simon Sinek. I am also interested in learning, studying and understanding human behaviour. I also enjoy reading books on women empowerment. I find pleasure in travelling to different destinations around the world and learning different cultures and traditions. I have a keen interest in astrology. I write articles on various legal topics especially labour law.
Additional Information
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Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Member
London Court of International Arbitration(Users Co
09.2023 - 12.2024
Chartered Arbitrator (Member)
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators(UK)
12.2022 - Current
Non-Executive Director
Fairchoice Finance Limited
12.2021 - Current
Non-Executive Director
Prudential Pensions Management Zambia Limited
11.2021 - Current
Founder and Managing Partner
NOVUS HM Legal Practitioners
01.2019 - Current
Vice Chairperson(Member)
Audit Committee for the Ministry of Gender
01.2019 - 12.2021
Non-Executive Director
Lusaka Vocational Training Centre (LVTC)
09.2018 - 01.2021
Partner
Mwenye & Mwitwa Advocates
01.2018 - 01.2019
Secondee
Trinity LLP
09.2017 - 12.2017
Non-Executive Director
Programme Against Malnutrition(PAM)
08.2017 - 01.2022
Senior Associate
Mwenye & Mwitwa Advocates
02.2014 - 08.2017
Junior Associate
Mwenye & Mwitwa Advocates
11.2011 - 01.2014
Trainee Advocate
Mwenye & Mwitwa Advocates
06.2010 - 10.2011
Legal Intern
Malambo and Company
10.2009 - 10.2009
Researcher
Consumer Unity and Trust Society, CUTS
06.2005 - 08.2005
Master of Laws(LLM) - International Trade and Commercial Law
University of Durham
09/2014 - 12/2015
Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) - Law
University of Zambia
01/2006 - 05/2010
Certificate of Admission to practice law in Zambia - Legal Practice
Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education (ZIALE
01/2011 - 09/2011
Diploma - International Arbitration
Africa Arbitration Academy
08/2023 - 09/2023
Certificate in Legal Writing and Case Analysis - Law
General Council of the Bar of South Africa(GCB)
04/2018 - 04/2018
Certificate in Capital Markets and Securities Law - Law
Zambia College of Pensions and Insurance Trust (ZCPIT
01/2017 - 01/2017
Certificate in Advanced Commercial Law -
International Senior Lawyers Project (ISLP)
03/2012 - 03/2012
Certificate in Ethics and Taxation - Law
Law Association of Zambia (LAZ)
11/2012 - 11/2012
Certificate - Belt and Road Initiative -
Africa Professionals Legal Exchange Program
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