Martha Banda is a legal and corporate governance practitioner with over seven years of experience in company secretarial practice, regulatory compliance, registration services, litigation, and investment license facilitation. She currently serves as an Associate at Wilson & Cornhill Advocates and as Company Secretary to Wilson & Cornhill Corporate Services Ltd, the firm’s specialist corporate services and secretarial arm. In this dual role, she provides tailored company secretarial services to a diverse portfolio of institutions, including a leading insurance company, a reinsurance firm, and a reputable private hospital. Martha’s expertise lies in navigating Zambia’s complex regulatory environment. She has substantial experience in company incorporation and ongoing compliance under PACRA, securing investment licenses and regulatory approvals, and supporting registration under the National Council for Construction (NCC). Her work involves direct engagement with key regulatory authorities and ensuring clients meet statutory obligations across various sectors. She plays a critical role in board advisory, working closely with boards of directors and executive leadership on matters of corporate governance, board meeting administration, statutory filings, and regulatory reporting. She prepares board packs, drafts resolutions and minutes, and ensures compliance with the Companies Act and sector-specific legislation. Her proactive approach supports good governance and risk management in regulated environments. In litigation, Martha has experience supporting civil, probate, domestic relations, conveyancing and commercial matters, primarily focusing on pre-litigation advice, legal research, drafting and litigation.