About Us
Who We Are
Sacranie, Gow, and Company “SGOW” is a leading corporate and commercial law firm in Malawi.
SGOW is one of Malawi’s oldest law firms, and has been established in Malawi since April 1949. SGOW was founded as a full-service firm, and over the years has developed a niche in the corporate and commercial sectors representing corporate clients, and is fully committed to fully servicing the corporate clientele.
SGOW’s clientele includes multinational corporations, international financial institutions, both development financial institutions as well as private lenders, international law firms, as well as local conglomerates.
Who We Are
Sacranie, Gow, and Company “SGOW” is a leading corporate and commercial law firm in Malawi.
SGOW is one of Malawi’s oldest law firms, and has been established in Malawi since May 1959. SGOW was founded as a full-service firm, and over the years has developed a niche in the corporate and commercial sectors and is fully committed to fully servicing the corporate clientele.
SGOW’s clientele includes multinational corporations, international financial institutions, both development financial institutions as well as private lenders, international law firms, local conglomerates, as well as private clients.
Our core practice areas are in Banking and Finance, Commercial Litigation, Fintech, Legal Due Diligence (LDD), Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Mining, Renewable Energy including Solar, Wind and Hydro, Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) as well as Commercial Litigation.
Why Choose Us
SGOW is dedicated to providing clients with the best quality legal advice to help them achieve their goals and overcome legal challenges.
Our Clients depend on us to find innovative solutions to complex business and legal issues. We leverage our wealth of experience to help clients handle the daily challenges they face.
We Are A Member Of Lex Africa
SGOW is a founding member of Lex Africa, established in 1993, as a legal alliance of leading law firms in Africa in over 20 African countries, and is Africa’s largest legal alliance. SGOW is an independent member and functions as an independent law firm based in Malawi with a ‘best friends’ approach to international law firms.
Words From Clients
Sources describe Shabir Latif as a “very fine lawyer” who understands the intricacies of Malawian commercial law. Interviewees also appreciate his wealth of experience. He handles commercial mandates as well as corporate disputes.
Sacranie, Gow & Co is a well-respected firm in Malawi, noted for its experienced corporate group. The firm’s expertise also extends to project and energy finance, banking, and commercial litigation matters. It advises a range of domestic and international clients.
Shabir Latif impresses for his experience in contentious proceedings, as well as advising on non-contentious mandates including financing, commercial transactions, and projects. One source noted his “hard-working” approach and “well-rounded” service.
