Celebrating 65 years as a leading law firm in Malawi
About Us
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.
Core Practice Areas
Arbitration
Banking and Finance
Commercial Litigation
Intellectual Property (Trademarks and Patents)
Legal Due Diligence
Mergers and Acquisitions
Mining and Natural Resources
Renewable Energy: Solar, Wind, Hydro, off grid electrification
Telecommunications
Our Services
We offer Our Clients a full service practice in terms of the corporate and commercial sectors in Malawi. We specialise in advising Our Clients from entry into Malawi as a start up or by way of M&A, and advise on all aspects from company law, exchange control regulation, investment advice, legal due diligence, negotiating agreements, financing aspects as well as closing requirements. We also specialise in litigation and commercial arbitration including cross-border disputes.
We also advise Our Clients on their day to day challenges including employment related matters, financing, drafting and negotiating contracts with suppliers as well as customers, and all regulatory aspects Our Clients encounter from licencing, permits, and compliance. Our strength is in providing Our Clients with in depth market knowledge and local advice.
Meet Our Team
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.
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