Our Team
The Managing Partner
Partner
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Legal & Admin Officer
Legal Assistant
Process Server
Process Server
Office Assistant
Counsel Dumisani G. Mlauzi, the Managing Partner of the firm, is a seasoned legal practitioner with 14 years of experience as a licensed lawyer in Malawi. He is also a Notary Public, bringing added authority and credibility to the legal services he provides. His extensive experience includes advising and representing companies and organisations across various areas of law, including commercial, corporate, labour, revenue, pension, banking, communications and mining law, as well as debt collection and civil matters such as personal injury claims. He is highly proficient in executing regulatory and compliance assignments, drafting and reviewing contracts for compliance with Malawian law, analysing legislation relevant to client operations, and handling matters through the arbitration process. Counsel Mlauzi holds a Master’s Degree in Mercantile (Business) Law, awarded cum laude (with distinction) by the University of the Western Cape in the Republic of South Africa, and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Degree from the University of Malawi. He has also earned several professional certifications, including Certificates in Compliance, Privacy Law, and Data Protection from the University of Pennsylvania, a Postgraduate Certificate in Finance for Non-Finance Managers from the Malawi Institute of Management (MIM), and a Certificate in Arbitration.
Counsel Kayikani Chakuwawa is a Partner at Mlauzi Legal Solutions and a seasoned legal practitioner with nearly 13 years of experience in legal practice in Malawi. He is a licensed Insolvency Practitioner and holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honours Degree (Second Class Upper) from the University of Malawi, Chancellor College, as well as a Certificate in Arbitration. Counsel Chakuwawa specializes in complex litigation and arbitration, with particular expertise in commercial and corporate disputes, employment and labour matters (including retrenchment and pension issues), debt recovery, and general civil litigation. He also has significant experience in banking law and has represented various financial institutions in a wide range of legal matters. In addition, he provides strategic legal advisory services to corporate clients across multiple sectors. His practice covers conveyancing and land law, insolvency law, contract drafting and review, legal due diligence, as well as the private prosecution and defence of criminal matters.
Counsel Rasheeda Abbas Twabi is an Associate at Mlauzi Legal Solutions and a dedicated legal practitioner in good standing with the Malawi Bar. She has over 4 years of post-admission experience and holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honours Degree from the University of Nairobi. Counsel Twabi has a strong background in commercial and corporate law, providing legal advice and handling a variety of transactions and disputes in these areas. She is also experienced in general civil litigation, as well as employment and labour matters. In addition, she is highly proficient in executing regulatory and compliance assignments, and has a solid track record in drafting and reviewing contracts to ensure compliance with Malawian law and data protection requirements.
Michael Mwaluka is an Associate at Mlauzi Legal Solutions. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honours Degree from the University of Malawi and is currently awaiting admission to the Bar to practice. Michael is well-versed in legal research, civil procedure, and commercial law. Michael is also highly proficient in executing regulatory and compliance assignments. He also has notable experience in drafting and reviewing contracts to ensure compliance with Malawian law, particularly in relation to data protection and privacy standards. And also has sector-specific expertise in conducting legal reviews in the mining industry
Ben Chipala is an Associate at Mlauzi Legal Solutions. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honours Degree from the Catholic University of Malawi and is currently awaiting admission to the Bar to practice. Ben is well-versed in legal research, civil procedure, and commercial law. He frequently assists Counsel on major matters and contributes significantly to the preparation and execution of legal instructions. His areas of specialization include legal drafting, research on local statutes, regulations, and by-laws. In addition, Ben is highly proficient in executing regulatory and compliance assignments. He has notable experience in drafting and reviewing contracts to ensure compliance with Malawian law, particularly in relation to data protection and privacy standards. He also has sector-specific expertise in conducting legal reviews in the mining industry.
MLS further has an Associate, Talumba Thindwa. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honours Degree from the Catholic University of Malawi and is currently also awaiting admission to the Bar to practice. Talumba is well-versed in legal research, civil procedure, and commercial law. She also has strong expertise in drafting legal documents, among other key legal disciplines.
Craig Mwalilino is an in-house Paralegal and administration officer at MLS, he has served since 2019. He holds a Certificate in Legal Studies from Mpemba Staff Development Institute and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honours Degree at the Catholic University of Malawi, entering his second year of study. Craig brings a wealth of experience across multiple areas, including legal support, administration, accounting and systems administration. His multidisciplinary background, combined with his ongoing legal education, enhances his effectiveness in supporting both the legal and operational functions of the firm.
MLS also has an in-house Paralegal, Victoria Machilika. She holds a Certificate in Legal Studies from Mpemba Staff Development Institute. Victoria serves as a Legal Assistant, providing essential support to the firm’s lawyers. She assists with legal and administrative tasks as needed, contributing to the efficient delivery of legal services across various practice areas.
As lawyers we are entrusted by our clients to handle sensitive issues and information. We, therefore, strive to protect the interests of the client and do not get involved in making unethical deals with third parties which may breach our duty to the client and/or be detrimental to our client.
Related to the above issue of integrity, we understand that long-term success of legal practitioners hinges on good ethics. The Malawi Law Society has a Code of Conduct and Ethics which we religiously follow as part of our core values.
We have a core team made up of experienced legal practitioners and legal assistants. Each legal matter is handled by a combination of at least 3 members of the core team. This ensures that there is sharing of ideas and that there is continuity of work in case one officer is unavailable at a particular moment.
1st Floor Dossani House, 17 Glyn Jones Road
P.O. Box 31121, Blantyre, Malawi
House 54,
Area 15
Lilongwe, Malawi
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