General Business Law
Global Guide 2024 : Zambia
Band 2
Contact number
+260 227574About
Provided by Simeza Sangwa & Associates
Simeza Sangwa is a full service law firm with a focus on both Contentious and Non – Contentious Business. As one of the largest and fastest-growing firms in the country, we are dedicated to providing the highest levels of client service, skill and expertise to both corporate and individual clients. Whether representing clients in civil matters or assisting corporations with finance, banking or corporate governance, our team is always focused on understanding our clients’ needs and delivering results. Our Advocates are our greatest strength… bringing a wealth of knowledge, top quality service and a dedication to forming and maintaining close relationships with our clients in order to serve them in the best possible way.
Chambers Review
Simeza Sangwa & Associates is well regarded both for its litigation practice and for its lawyers' experience on finance transactions. Its expertise includes energy-related arbitration and debt recovery mandates, with further expertise in corporate and tax law disputes, as well as those relating to mining.
Work Highlights
- Simeza Sangwa & Associates represented Vedanta Resources in a dispute regarding Konkola Copper Mines' wind-up proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Simeza Sangwa & Associates is able to deal with unique and unexpected issues, and offers a very quick turnaround time on assignments."
"The firm is talented, dynamic and has a broad range of professionals with the ability to complement each other and accurately resolve matters from the simplest to the most complex."
"The firm has a track record of being very detailed. The firm is comprised of a very knowledgeable and responsive team."
"Simeza Sangwa & Associates is able to deal with unique and unexpected issues, and offers a very quick turnaround time on assignments."
"The firm is talented, dynamic and has a broad range of professionals with the ability to complement each other and accurately resolve matters from the simplest to the most complex."
"The firm has a track record of being very detailed. The firm is comprised of a very knowledgeable and responsive team."
Notable Practitioners
John Sangwa SC is a highly respected dispute resolution lawyer who is firmly established in the market. Based in Lusaka, he is regarded by sources as one of the leaders in this space.
Managing partner Robert Simeza SC possesses extensive experience in the disputes space, encompassing activity in both litigation and arbitration. He has a particularly notable presence in the financial sector and is based in Lusaka.
"Robert is insightful and an expert. He is also very practical and solution-oriented."
"Robert Simeza is highly experienced and knowledgeable."
"He has great attention to detail, is readily available and exhibits strong commercial awareness."
Ranked Lawyers at
Simeza Sangwa & Associates
Zambia
Industries
Provided by Simeza Sangwa & Associates
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Banking and Finance
Civil Litigation
Company Secretarial
Conveyancing & Legal Drafting
Corporate Advisory Services
Corporate Finance
Criminal Litigation
Energy Mining and Natural Resources
Family & Domestic Relations
General Advisory
Immigration
Investment
Property and Conveyancing
Receiverships and Insolvency
Wills and Estates