General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
Zambia
19 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Eric Suwilanji Silwamba SC
Global 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Dentons Eric Silwamba, Jalasi & Linyama Legal Practitioners
Global
Practice Areas
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Criminal Law
Public policy
Career
Position- Legal Aid Assistant
Organization- directorate of Legal Aid
Year-(1983-1984)
Position - Advocate
Organization- Messrs Ellis and Company, Barristers, Solicitors, Commissioners for Oaths and Notaries Public, Beverly House, President Avenue, Ndola
Year- (1984-1986)
Position- Salaried Partner
Organization- Messrs. Kafunda and Company
Year- (1986-1989)
Positions- Partner
Organization- Messrs Kafunda and Company
Year- (1988-1989)
Position- Principal
Organization- Messrs Eric Silwamba and Partners
Year- (1989 – 1995)
Position- Partner
Organization- Messrs Malambo and Silwamba
Year- (1995-2000)
Position- Principal Partner
Organization- Eric Silwamba, Jalasi and Linyama Legal Practitioners
Year- (2000 to date)
Professional Memberships
Member of the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ)
Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators United Kingdom (MClArb)
Publications
1. International Comparative Legal Guide: Mining laws and regulations in Zambia (https://iclg.com/practice-areas/mining-laws-and-regulations/zambia)
2. International Comparative Legal Guide: Litigation & Dispute Resolution Law and Regulations (https://iclg.com/practice-areas/litigation-and-dispute-resolution-laws-and-regulations/zambia)
Clients
1. Puma
2. Standard Chartered Bank
3. Stanbic Bank
4. BP
5. Stefanutti Stocks
6. Airtel Zambia
Industry Sector Expertise
1. Mining
2. Retail
3. Manufacturing
4. Telecommunications
Chambers Review
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Chambers Global Guide
General Business Law: Dispute Resolution - Zambia
Senior Statespeople
Individual Editorial
Eric Suwilanji Silwamba SC is a very prominent and experienced dispute resolution practitioner whose practice includes competition law litigation. Natural resources companies and banks number among his broad clientele.
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Zambia
Eric Suwilanji Silwamba SC
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