List of Attorneys

The U.S. Embassy Lusaka, Zambia assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the following persons or firms. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department of State or the U.S. Embassy. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. The information in the list on professional credentials, areas of expertise and language ability are provided directly by the lawyers; the Embassy is not in a position to vouch for such information. You may receive additional information about the individuals on the list by contacting the law association of Zambia www.laz.org.zm.

All lawyers listed speak English (English is the first language) and most can provide transcription and notary services.

CHIPATA

Ferd Jere & Company
Ferdinard Msanide Jere: Ferd Jere & Company, Plot 131 D.K Plots Showgrounds Road, P.O. Box 510346,Chipata. Ph+260-216-221817, Mobile: +260-97-7-402394/442047 OR 5th Floor, New Wing, Provident House Buteko Place, Cairo Road, PO BOX 35730, Lusaka. Ph+260-211-233379, Mobile: +260-97-8-526742/526740. Has been in practice since 1976 and handles family law, adoptions, child custody, marriage/divorce, civil law, criminal law, narcotics, contracts, estates and auto accidents. Fluent in Chewa and Nyanja.

LIVINGSTONE

Kuta Chambers
I.E. Suba: Kuta Chambers, 1st Floor Sackville house, Akapelwa Street PO Box 61078 Livingstone, Ph: 03 323924, Mobile : +260-95-5-849020 Fax: 03 323924 subainutu@yahoo.com. Has been in practice since 1981 and handles international trade and investment law, constitutional law, administrative law, civil Law and procedure, criminal law, commercial law, international commercial arbitration, mediation, labor law, family law, adoptions, child custody, parental child abductions, child protection, marriage/ divorce, insurance, foreign investments, marketing agreements, damages, narcotics, commercial/business law, contracts, foreign claims, estates, immigration, auto/accidents and company law. Speaks Lozi, Nyanja and Bemba.

LUANSHYA

J.H. Adams & Company
Juvenal Hilton Adams: J.H. Adams & Company, “Goed Fortuin” Mpelembe Street P.O. Box 90774, Luanshya, Ph:+260-212-511074, Fax:+260-212-510785 Email: hadams@zamtel.zm. In practice since 1973. Handles cases in family Law, adoptions, marriages/divorce, civil law, damages, collections, contracts and auto-mobile accidents.

LUSAKA

Chibesakunda & Co Advocates
Mwelwa Chibesakunda: Chibesakunda & Co Advocates, Maanu Center,2nd Floor Stand No 4647, Beit Road, Addis Ababa Roundabout,P.O. Box 30299 Lusaka.PH:+260-211-366400/99 Mobile: +260-97-7-740924 Fax:+260-211-254128. Email: mwelwa.chibesakunda@cco.co.zm.
Chikosola Patrick Chuula: Chibesakunda & Co Advocates, Maanu Center,2nd Floor Stand No 4647, Beit Road, Addis Ababa Roundabout, P.O. Box 30299 Lusaka.PH:+260-211-254151 Mobile: +260-96-6-763326 Fax: +260-211-254128.
Chileshe Sokota: Chibesakunda & Co Advocates, Maanu Center,2nd Floor Stand No 4647, Beit Road, Addis Ababa Roundabout, P.O. Box 30299 Lusaka.PH:+260-211-254151 Mobile: +260-97-7-719398 Fax: +260-211-254128. Email: chil.chileshe@cco.co.zm.

The firm is also the DLA Piper’s group firm in Zambia. DLA Piper is a global provider of legal services with 3,000 lawyers across 58 offices in 22 countries. Specializes in family law, marriage/divorce, insurance, banking/financial, commercial/business law, foreign investments, marketing agreements, patents/trademarks/copyrights, civil law, commercial law, contracts, corporations, aeronautical/maritime, government relations and labor relations. Fluent in Bemba and Nyanja.

Sikaulu Lungu Mupeso
Sikaulu Munakopa: Sikaulu Lungu Mupeso Legal Practitioners, 9 Malila Close off Lubambe road, Northmead, P.O. Box 39405, Lusaka. Ph: +260-211-227216/7, Mobile: +260-97-7-762955, Fax: +260-211-226928.
Bubile Lungu Mupeso: Sikaulu Lungu Mupeso Legal Practitioners, 9 Malila Close off Lubambe road, Northmead, P.O. Box 39405, Lusaka. Ph: +260-211-227216/7, Mobile: +260-97-7-896618, Fax: +260-211-226928.

Has been in practice since 1996. Handles criminal law, commercial law, adoptions, marriage/ divorce, insurance, foreign investments, damages, commercial/business law, banking/financial, patents/trademarks/copyrights, collections, contracts, estates and immigration. Fluent in Tonga and Tumbuka.

Corpus Legal Practitioners
Charles Mkokweza: Corpus Legal Practitioners,The Globe Building , Plot 2386, Longolongo Road, Fairview, Mobile:+260-96-6-861462 or +260-97-7-790907, Mobile: +260-211-235479/81, Fax: +260-211-238657, PO BOX 32115 Lusaka, Email: cmkokweza@corpus.co.zm. Fluent in French and Nyanja.
Charles Siamutwa: Corpus Legal Practitioners, The Globe Building, Plot 2386, Longolongo Road, Fairview, Mobile: +260-96-6-861462 or +260-97-7-790907, PH: +260-211-235479/81, Fax: +260-211-238657, PO BOX 32115 Lusaka. Email: csiamutwa@corpus.co.zm.
Mabvuto Sakala: Corpus Legal Practitioners, The Globe Building, Plot 2386, Longolongo Road, Fairview, Mobile: +260-96-6-861462 or +260-97-7-790907, PH: +260-211-235479/81, Fax: +260-211-238657, P.O BOX 32115 Lusaka. Fluent in Nyanja.

Has been in practice since 1997. Handles insurance, banking/financial, commercial/business law, foreign investments, foreign claims, marketing agreements, patents/trademarks/copyrights, commercial law, civil law, damages, criminal law, contracts, transportation law, corporations, estates, aeronautical/maritime, taxes, government relations, marriage and divorce, labor relations and immigration.

Chaiwila and Chaiwila Advocates
Maurice Mwango Chiwila: Chaiwila and Chaiwila Advocates, 7th Floor Kulima Tower Building, Suites 1,2,3, P.O. Box 34750 Lusaka, Katunjila Road Lusaka. Ph:+260-211-222623, Mobile:+260-97-9-887062, Fax: +260-211-237726 Email: mmchaiwila@yahoo.com. In practice since 1992, specializes in family law, adoptions, child custody, child protection, marriage/divorce, commercial/business law, foreign investments, patents/trademarks/copyrights, civil law, damages, collections, contracts, foreign claims, estates, government relations and immigration. Fluent in local Zambian languages and French.

Mweemba Chashi and Partners
William Mweemba: Mweemba Chashi and Partners, House No.9 (Stand No 4311) Katopola Road, off Great East Road, Rhodes park, P.O. Box 30284 Lusaka. Ph:+260-211-257220/1, Mobile:+260-97-7-882296, Fax:+260-211-257219, Email: wsmweemba@zamnet.zm. In practice since 1982, specializes in family law, adoptions, marriage/divorce, banking/ financial, commercial/business law, civil law, damages, collection, commercial law, contracts, corporations, estates, labor relations, immigration and auto/accidents.

Malambo & Company
Vincent Malambo: Malambo & Company, Plot 18959 Moomba House off Katimamulilo Rd, Olympia Park, P/bag E342, Lusaka. Ph:+260-211-295194,Mobile:+260-97-7-790959, Fax +260-211-295200, Email: malanco@iconnect.zm or zbm@malanco.co.zm. In practice since 1984, specializes in banking/financial, commercial/business law, civil law, criminal law, damages, collections, and government relations.

Sharpe & Howard Legal Practitioners
Nicola Sharpe-Phiri: Sharpe & Howard Legal Practitioners, Stand 8235 Nangwenya Road, PO Box 32587 Lusaka. Ph:+260-211-256426/30, Mobile: +260-96-6-750272, Fax:+260-211-256431, Email: nicola-sharpe@sharpehoward.com or enquiries@sharpehoward.com. In practice since 1992, specializes in family law, child custody, marriage/ divorce, banking/financial, commercial/business law, foreign investments, labor relations, patents/trademarks/copyright, civil law, collections, commercial law, contracts, corporations, foreign claims, estates and immigration.

NDOLA

Chitabo Chiinga Associates
Mwila Chitabo: Chitabo Chiinga Associates, Mulilansolo House, Corner of Kabinga/Lewanika Roads, PO BOX 71598 Ndola, Ph: 260-212-613635/612608, Mobile:+260-97-7-825252 Fax:260-212-612862. Email: chitabo@zamtel.zm. In practice since 1982 handles family law, adoptions, child custody, marriage/divorce, commercial/business law, civil law, criminal law, damages, collections, commercial law, contracts, estates, auto/accidents and Fluent in Bemba.

J.Kabuka & Co
John L. Kabuka: J. Kabuka & Co, 97 Broadway, PO Box 240440 Ndola, Ph:+260-212-612096, Mobile:+260-97-7-778360, Fax: +260-212-615160. Email: jkabuka@coppernet.zm.  In practice since 1984, handles marriage/divorce, insurance, banking/financial, commercial/business law, damages, collections, commercial law contracts, estates, taxes and auto/accidents.

Updated: November 2010