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
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
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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Lubinda Linyama
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