Our Areas Of Practice
1. Business & Corporate Litigation
We advise our clients across a broad spectrum of complex commercial litigation matters. Our team has the knowledge and expertise to represent businesses of every size and across every industry, from large multi- national corporations to small family-owned businesses as well as corporate law firms and in-house legal departments in the most challenging lawsuits with the highest stakes. We understand that each client has unique objectives and resources. We believe in working closely with our clients to understand their immediate and long-term business needs, which enables us in developing individualised legal strategies that best protect their rights and promotes their best interests.
2. Local & International Contracts
Ms. Theotis and Ms. Mutemi have developed significant expertise in the negotiation and drafting of international and local contracts of a various nature. The firm prides itself in its attention to detail in drafting all Agreements. In this regard, the firm has assisted different Clients in the negotiation, drafting and conclusion of contracts in the following areas:
- Amalgamation Agreements
- Shareholders Agreements related to both listed and unlisted Companies
- International and local purchase/sales
- Joint Venture Agreements / Consortium Agreements
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Distribution Agreements;
- Contracts for Supply of goods and services;
- Leasing contract for real estates , financial instruments and aviation;
- Agency Agreements / Labour Contracts;
- Trademark / Patent and Licence Agreements;
- Cross border transactions; and
- Project Management and Property Development Agreements
3. Banking and Financial Services
The firm has provided advice to various clients, both local and international, on issues involving the banking and financial services industry and has been involved in various high-profile and complex transactions. The firm’s expertise in this area includes the rules and regulations that govern this industry, and various reporting requirements of players in the market. In the delivery of services in this area, the firm has assisted various clients in the following matters:
The firm has also attended to providing advice to Clients concerning the amalgamation of Banks taking into account all aspect under the local and regional competition law. The firm has additionally played an active role in effecting the amalgamation and liaising with all national and regional regulators;
The firm advises various clients on the requisite procedure to set up a financial institution. Focusing on the core requirements as provided under the Banking and Financial Services Act and subsidiary legislation.
We combine our expertise in the area of banking and finance together with our knowledge and research skills in the rendering of legal opinions on the various provisions of the Banking and Financial Services Act and subsidiary legislation relating to that industry.
The teams also attends to advising clients on their rights and obligations under the various Statutory Instruments issued under the Banking and Financial Services Act, including the Bureau de Change Regulations.
The firm also continuously reviews and interprets newly enacted laws and statutes to determine with impact of the changes in the Laws on our Clients whom we keep updated and informed
4. Conveyance
In the field of Conveyance, the firm boasts of its renowned expertise for efficiency as well as expediency. In this regard, the firm has been highly active in conveying:
- Commercial properties
- Residential properties
- Agriculture properties
- Common Leaseholds
- The subdivision, numbering and conveyance of farm blocks and real estate development and Property management.
5. Securities
The firm has acquired vast experience in the preparation and perfection of securities. In delivery of this service, the firm attends to conducting our due diligence prior to registration of any security and subsequently the preparation and registration of the security. In the premises, the firm has attended to the perfection of the following securities, amongst others:
- Mortgages
- Further Charges
- Third Party Charges
- Assignment of Receivables
- Cross Company Guarantees and Agricultural Charges.
6. Corporate & Advisory Services
Our dedicated team has exceptional experience in the provision of Corporate Services to our Clients.
- Company Incorporation Services: From the birth of a Company, our team is involved in the formation & registration of the Company. The firm therefore provided incorporation services for companies, Financial and or Banking institutions as well as the registration of foreign Companies in Zambia. In addition to formation, the firm also attends to registration of Companies with the relevant authorities like the Zambia Revenue Authority, NAPSA, Workmen’s Compensation, Lusaka City Council and other relevant Authorities or Regulators of the industry of the Company.
- Licence/ Permit/Investment Certificate: To enhance our services for Clients, we assist Clients in obtaining the relevant immigration permits, and local regulatory/municipal licences and investment licenses.
- Due diligence reviews: Our specialised Corporate advisory team provides tailor made opinions providing the best and most practicable advice and due diligence reports for mergers and acquisitions, compliance and regulatory assessments amongst others.
7. Debt Recovery
Ms. Theotis is a licensed insolvency practitioner. The firm has also successfully recovered various debts on behalf of our Clients and assumes an aggressive approach in debt collection.