Nchito & Nchito Advocates

Managing Partners: Nchima Nchito, SC

Number of partners: 6

Number of lawyers: 5

Languages: English

Firm Overview:

Established in Lusaka, Zambia in 1996, Nchito & Nchito Advocates is a leading full-service business law firm. Renowned for our commitment to excellence, we find innovative solutions even for the most complex legal challenges.

Our distinguished legal practitioners possess a proven track record of success, handling numerous intricate cases across various areas of law, including:

•Civil, commercial and criminal litigation

•Arbitration and mediation

•Mergers and acquisitions

•Commercial transactions

•Real estate and conveyancing

•Corporate insolvency

•Employment and employee benefits

•Competition and consumer protection

•Tax

•Mining

•Intellectual property

•Pensions

•Wills and estates

•Regulatory compliance advice

•Banking and Finance

•Environmental law and constitutional public interest litigation

Expertise

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Led by two State Counsels, our robust litigation team possesses vast experience in handling intricate civil, commercial, and employment disputes. Over the past 28 years, our formidable trial lawyers have secured numerous landmark judgments reported in the Zambia Law Reports, serving as precedents within the Zambian legal system.

Beyond litigation, Nchito & Nchito actively participates in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms such as arbitration and mediation. Our skilled team negotiates favourable resolutions for clients, avoiding the intricacies of courtroom proceedings.

Corporate Advisory and Commercial Transactions

Nchito & Nchito offers expertise in corporate restructuring, governance, and company secretarial work. We advise clients on high-value commercial transactions, from reviewing and negotiating agreements to rendering legal opinions. Our experience extends to mergers and acquisitions, with a proven track record in the OMC market, telecoms/fintech, and mining sectors. Notably, we advised on the two largest mergers in the Zambian banking industry.

Employment and Employee Benefits

Nchito & Nchito's vast experience in employment disputes includes numerous successful cases at the Industrial Relations Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court. We advise clients on terms and conditions of employment, disciplinary codes, and periods of transition, assisting them in navigating complex workplace matters.

Competition and Consumer Protection

Nchito & Nchito has represented clients before the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) and Tribunal. Recognised by the CCPC as a key stakeholder, we actively participate in shaping competition law development in Zambia by contributing to the formulation of new rules and regulations.

Pensions, Regulatory Advice and Enforcement

We advise various clients on the regulatory environment and disclosure obligations within their economic sectors. Nchito & Nchito provides value-added services such as reviewing new laws and analysing their impact on client industries. Additionally, we represent one of the oldest private pension funds in Zambia, offering expertise in pension schemes and rules.

Banking Securities and Corporate Finance

Nchito & Nchito regularly advises clients on corporate finance and conducts due diligence processes in international lending and borrowing. We also have experience representing numerous banks and financial institutions in preparing and perfecting securities.