Simeza Sangwa & Associates

Managing Partner: Robert. M. Simeza SC

Number of partners: 2

Number of associates: 13

Languages: English

Firm Overview:  

Simeza, Sangwa & Associates (SSA) is a full-service law firm located in Lusaka, Zambia providing both contentious and transactional legal services. Established in 1994 by Robert Simeza, S.C., and John Sangwa, S.C., SSA initially specialised as a litigation boutique firm but has since evolved into a full-service legal practice.

The firm's journey includes a notable presence in public law cases, prompting a strategic expansion into non-contentious business areas. SSA has achieved success, garnering support from both international and local Zambian corporate clients, particularly in the property, energy, mining, infrastructure, insolvency, banking, and finance sectors.

Dedicated to providing top-notch client service, skill, and expertise, SSA prioritises understanding clients' needs and delivering effective results, whether in contentious or non-contentious matters. SSA aspires to be ‘the law firm of choice in Zambia,’ underscoring its commitment to professionalism guided by core values of Excellence, Integrity, Confidentiality, Accountability, and Team Spirit.

Departments  

The firm has the following Departments:

1. Dispute Resolution
2. Corporate & Commercial
3. Banking and Finance
4. Tax & Taxation

Practice Areas  

1.Transactional/Non-Contentious  

• Receiverships & Insolvency
• Company Secretarial
• Companies Act
• Corporate Governance Issues
• Property, Conveyancing & Legal Drafting
• Ministry of Lands
• Corporate Finance
• Arrangement of Finance
• Energy, Mining & Natural Resources
• Acquisition of Mining Rights
• Transfers of Mining Rights
• Operation of Mining Rights
• Continuing Obligations
• Investment
• Company Formation
• Post Investment Licence Advisory
• Banking and Finance
• Competition
• Employment
• Corporate Advisory Services
• Immigration

2.Contentious  

• Litigation
• Civil
• General
• Commercial
• Public & Constitutional Law
• Criminal
• Family & Domestic Relations
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Arbitration
• General
• Commercial
• Mediation
• General
• Commercial

Client Portfolio:  

• Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc
• Stanbic Bank Zambia Limited
• African Bank Corporation Limited
• Glencore International AG
• Mopani Copper Mines Plc
• Lafarge Zambia Plc
• Rubis Energy Zambia
• Hitachi Construction and Machinery Zambia Company Limited
• Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc
• Joes Earthworks & Mining Ltd
• Puma Energy Zambia Plc
• Grant Thornton International
• Vedanta Resources Holdings Limited

Firm Contact:  

Mr. Robert M Simeza SC (Managing Partner)

Tel: +260-630-371-760

Email: [email protected]; [email protected]