Praised for its ‘excellent grasp of Zambian law’, DLA Piper Africa, Zambia (Chibesakunda & Co) often advises banks and financial institutions operating across the energy, mining, and construction sectors. Managing partner Mwelwa Chibesakunda specialises in banking and finance matters, while Chikosola Chuula heads the firm’s dispute resolution and litigation department. Mutale Kasonde oversees the finance and projects team and recently advised on the 300 million dollar financing of a thermal power plant, while Eustace Ngoma leads the energy and taxation division of the firm’s corporate department.
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Témoignages
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‘They are responsive, with an excellent grasp of Zambian law.'
'They give practical and commercial advice.'
‘They are very reliable when it comes to Zambian law and give quality advice.’
‘Chikosola Chuula is extremely diligent and very methodical in his approach to case matters. Mwelwa Chibesakunda is very bright and has an excellent grasp of Zambian law. Both approach matters with sensitivity. ’
Clients clés
- Sanlam Life Insurance Zambia Limited
- Kagem Mining Limited
- Kobold Metals Limited
- Lubambe Mines Limited
- ZCCM IH Limited
- Copperbelt Energy Corporation Limited
- Eastern & Southern African Trade & Development Bank
- CitiBank Zambia
- Hybrid Poultry Zambia Limited
- AB Inbev
Points forts
- Advised Prospect Resources Limited on its acquisition of the Mombezhi Copper Project.
- Advised US Guarant Co on its investment into Africa GreenCo’s Zambian operations.
Avocats
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Responsable de la pratique
Chishimba Kachasa; Louise Chilepa; Chilombo Malama Chijikwa
Autres avocats clés
Mwelwa Chibesakunda; Chikosola Chuula; Mutale Kasonde; Eustace Ngoma; Karen Mutale Mumbi