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General Business Law: Dispute Resolution | Global

Zambia

The General Business Law: Dispute Resolution rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Zambia.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

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  1. Chiko Chuula
    Chiko Chuula Chibesakunda & Co13 Years Ranked
  2. Joseph Jalasi
    Joseph Jalasi Dentons Eric Silwamba, Jalasi & Linyama Legal Practitioners12 Years Ranked
  3. Mabvuto Sakala
    Mabvuto Sakala Bowmans14 Years Ranked
  4. Abyudi Shonga SCShamwana & Co
  5. Eddie MwitwaMwenye & Mwitwa - Advocates
  6. Musa Mwenye SCMwenye & Mwitwa - Advocates

All Lawyers profiles

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Eric Suwilanji Silwamba SC
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    Eric Suwilanji Silwamba SC
    Dentons Eric Silwamba, Jalasi & Linyama Legal Practitioners
    Dentons Eric Silwamba, Jalasi & Linyama Legal Practitioners | General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Senior Statespeople | 19 Years Ranked

    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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    Vincent Blackskin Malambo
    Malambo & Co | General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years Ranked

    Vincent Malambo is a recognised and respected litigator in the Zambian legal market. He demonstrates a wealth of experience in the dispute resolution space.

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Band 1

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    Elijah Banda SC
    ECB Legal Practitioners | General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked

    Elijah Banda SC is a highly respected and well-established dispute resolution practitioner in Kitwe. He is very prominent across a range of commercial disputes, including arbitrations, and is notably active on behalf of clients in the mining sector.

  2. John Sangwa SC
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    John Sangwa SC
    Simeza Sangwa & Associates
    Simeza Sangwa & Associates | General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked

    John Sangwa SC is a highly respected dispute resolution lawyer who is firmly established in the market. He is regarded by sources as one of the leaders in this space.

  3. Nchima Nchito SC
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    Nchima Nchito SC
    Nchito & Nchito Advocates
    Nchito & Nchito Advocates | General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked

    Well-established lawyer Nchima Nchito SC focuses his skills on dispute resolution. He possesses additional experience advising on corporate and financial matters.

  4. Robert Simeza SC
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    Robert Simeza SC
    Simeza Sangwa & Associates
    Simeza Sangwa & Associates | General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked

    Managing partner Robert Simeza SC possesses extensive experience in the disputes space, encompassing activity in both litigation and arbitration. He has a particularly notable presence in the financial sector.

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Band 2

  1. Chiko Chuula
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    Chiko Chuula
    Chibesakunda & Co
    Chibesakunda & Co | General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked

    Head of the litigation and dispute resolution team, Chiko Chuula represents clients in sectors such as mining, finance and technology. He garners respect from the market for his contentious commercial work.

    Key sectors
    Agriculture and Agribusiness|Energy and Utilities|Environmental and Waste|Financial Services|Resources and Mining
  2. Joseph Jalasi
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    Joseph Jalasi
    Dentons Eric Silwamba, Jalasi & Linyama Legal Practitioners
    Dentons Eric Silwamba, Jalasi & Linyama Legal Practitioners | General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked

    Joseph Jalasi is a notable dispute resolution practitioner in Zambia. His experience includes advising on environmental litigation, competition and tax disputes, as well as M&A matters.

    Key sectors
    Business and Professional Services|Energy and Utilities|Environmental and Waste|Financial Services|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
  3. Mabvuto Sakala
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    Mabvuto Sakala
    Bowmans
    Bowmans | General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Mabvuto Sakala is well versed in dispute resolution, including commercial and employment disputes. He has experience acting for significant financial services and mining sector clients.
  4. Abyudi Shonga SC
    Shamwana & Co | General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 2
  5. Eddie Mwitwa
    Mwenye & Mwitwa - Advocates | General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 2
  6. Musa Mwenye SC
    Mwenye & Mwitwa - Advocates | General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. James Banda
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    James Banda
    AMW & Company Legal Practitioners
    AMW & Company Legal Practitioners | General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    James Banda is the managing partner of AMW & Company and is highlighted by market sources for his activity in dispute resolution, including in cases arising our of employment issues. He is also skilled as an arbitrator.

  2. Lubinda Linyama
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    Lubinda Linyama
    Dentons Eric Silwamba, Jalasi & Linyama Legal Practitioners
    Dentons Eric Silwamba, Jalasi & Linyama Legal Practitioners | General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked

    Lubinda Linyama is well established in the dispute resolution space in Zambia. He is a strong commercial litigator who acts on class actions, competition investigations and other commercial disputes. He has notable mining sector experience.

    Key sectors
    Energy and Utilities|Environmental and Waste|Financial Investors|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
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    Mutembo Nchito
    Nchito & Nchito Advocates
    Nchito & Nchito Advocates | General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked

    Mutembo Nchito has a wide dispute resolution practice. He assists clients in the banking and mining sectors with employment disputes, liquidations and insolvency mandates.

  4. Sydney Chisenga
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    Sydney Chisenga
    Corpus Legal Practitioners
    Corpus Legal Practitioners | General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked

    Sydney Chisenga is a respected disputes practitioner in Lusaka whose litigation and arbitration experience includes commercial, tax and employment disputes. Mining companies number among his clients.

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Band 4

  1. David Chakoleka
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    David Chakoleka
    Mulenga Mundashi Legal Practitioners
    Mulenga Mundashi Legal Practitioners | General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    David Chakoleka is active in disputes ranging from those involving commercial contracts to claims of wrongful dismissal.

  2. Mulenga Chiteba
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    Mulenga Chiteba
    Mulenga Mundashi Legal Practitioners
    Mulenga Mundashi Legal Practitioners | General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Mulenga Chiteba has a noted corporate and dispute resolution practice, including commercial as well as employment disputes. He is also experienced in advising clients on commercial investments and other transactions.

  3. Paulman Chungu
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    Paulman Chungu
    Ranchhod, Chungu Advocates
    Ranchhod, Chungu Advocates | General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Paulman Chungu has notable experience in arbitration proceedings. He continues to assist clients with high-stakes disputes, alongside the responsibilities entailed by his role as managing partner of Ranchhod, Chungu Advocates.
  4. Armanda Theotis
    Theotis Mutemi Legal Practioners | General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 4
  5. Newton K Mubonda
    DH Kemp & Co | General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 4
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Up and Coming

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    Chisuwo Hamwela
    Nchito & Nchito Advocates
    Nchito & Nchito Advocates | General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Chisuwo Hamwela is noted for his expertise advising clients on banking and finance disputes. He is also capable of assisting with employment mandates.

  2. Luckson Mwamba
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    Luckson Mwamba
    Mwamba & Milan Advocates
    Mwamba & Milan Advocates | General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Luckson Mwamba of Mwamba & Milan Advocates is an up-and-coming lawyer who is recognised for his litigation skills.

  3. Mulopa Ndalameta
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    Mulopa Ndalameta
    MAY & Co.
    MAY & Co. | General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Mulopa Ndalameta is a well respected litigator. He is able to advise clients on projects and energy-related matters as well as regulatory disputes. He further assists with liability and commercial mandates.

  4. Mweshi Banda Mutuna
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    Mweshi Banda Mutuna
    Mweshi Banda & Associates Legal Practitioners
    Mweshi Banda & Associates Legal Practitioners | General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Mweshi Banda Mutuna is a well-regarded dispute resolution practitioner. She is capable of advising on commercial and civil litigation and has a specialised practice in contentious competition law matters.

    Key sectors
    Business and Professional Services|Family Offices and High Net Worth|Financial Services|Insurance|Resources and Mining
  5. Yosa G Yosa
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    Yosa G Yosa
    MAY & Co.
    MAY & Co. | General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Yosa Yosa is a known practitioner in the Zambian market with experience in dispute resolution. He is particularly well placed to handle financial disputes.