Pristine Counsel.
Proven Legacy.
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Our Evolution
1992
The Foundation
Established as Mweemba Chashi and Partners, beginning a three-decade journey of legal excellence in Zambia.
2010
Evolution
Transition to Sukwana Mweemba & Partners following judicial appointments, strengthening our commercial litigation practice.
2017
Modern Era
Appointment of Mrs. Kasongo Mweemba-Chileshe as Managing Partner, focusing on rapid turnaround and client-centricity.
Notable Endeavors
Bank of Zambia
Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc
Barclays Bank Zambia Plc
Stanbic Bank Zambia Limited
Banc ABC Zambia
Eco Bank Limited
Zambia National Building Society
Zambia Sugar Plc
First National Bank Zambia Limited
Our Services
Counsel across the full spectrum of Zambian commercial and civil law.
Conveyancing
Assignments, transfers of properties, and creation of debentures, mortgages and guarantees on behalf of financial institutions and individual clients.
Dispute Resolution
Settlement of disputes before Courts of Law and Arbitral Tribunals. Civil, commercial and labour litigation including debt collection and foreclosures.
Legal Drafting
Debentures, mortgages, commercial agreements, service agreements, trusts, powers of attorney, tenancy and lease agreements, and deeds of assignment.
Advisory Services
Research and opinions across Banking Law, Company Law, Commercial Law, Employment and Labour Relations, Land Law, Intellectual Property and Tort.
Company Secretarial
Company formation and incorporation, filing of annual returns, registration of company resolutions, and preparation of securities.
A Standard of Excellence
Every client. Every matter. The same measure of decorum, professionalism, and etiquette — regardless of background or resources.
Turnaround Time
Our standard turnaround time for actionable items is 2 business days from receipt of instructions. We remain flexible to agree shorter periods where circumstances demand.
Periodic Updates
We provide proactive updates on all matters under our attention. Clients need not chase us — we come to you. Interim updates are also available on request.
Confidentiality
Attorney-client privilege is the backbone of the legal profession. We uphold the highest standards of confidentiality on every matter, at all times, subject only to a lawful court order.
Transparent Billing
Fees are charged in accordance with Statutory Instruments. Itemised bills are provided on request. All bills are to be settled or disputed within 21 days of presentation.
Meet the Team
The advocates and legal minds behind three decades of pristine counsel in Zambia.
The Firm
What Our Clients Say
Trusted by individuals and institutions across Zambia.
What Our Clients Say
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Sukwana Mweemba & Partners handled our conveyancing with a level of thoroughness and speed we had not encountered before. The two-day turnaround on our mortgage documentation was exceptional.
Their advisory work during our company restructuring was invaluable. Mrs. Mweemba-Chileshe brought clarity to complex regulatory questions and kept us informed at every stage of the process.
We have relied on this firm for our legal documentation and dispute resolution needs for several years. The standard of work and the confidentiality with which matters are handled is consistently outstanding.
Visit Us
No. 9 Katopola Road
Off Great East Road
Rhodes Park, Lusaka
Zambia
Office Hours
Monday — Friday
08:00 — 17:00 CAT
Central Africa Time (UTC+2)