Mutale Kasonde
Chibesakunda & CoChibesakunda & Co is a well-recognised firm, which is part of DLA Piper's broader network. The firm has experience in joint ventures, capital financing, and project development. Louise Chilepa heads the banking and finance practice, while Chishimba Kachasa is a notable name for commercial work. Chilombo Malama-Chijikwa heads the conveyancing and real estate practice, while also being experienced in the mining sector. Rodwyn Peterson heads the litigation practice and holds great experience in complex contractual disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘The firm offers a professional service in a timely and cost conscious manner. They are used to working under and understanding high pressure commercial circumstances. ’
‘Mutale Kasonde, Eustace Ngoma, Mwelwa Chibesakunda, are all seasoned professional advisers with good commercial nous.’
‘We are very happy with the range of services they provide. They are the go-to company as far we are concerned.’
‘Mwelwa Chibesakunda is very strong in all areas and is highly knowledgeable on Zambia laws.’
‘They understand the client's needs, not just the legal services to be provided.’
‘Mwelwa ChibesaKunda is patient and has a wealth of knowledge on commercial transactions.’
Key clients
- Citibank Zambia
- Eastern & Southern Africa Trade Development Bank
- Horizon Group of Companies
- Western Power Company Limited
- Lubambe Mines Limited
- Alistair Logistics Zambia Limited
- Kagem Mining Limited
- Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co Limited
- Sanlam Life Insurance Zambia Limited
- Sygenta Seeds B.V.
Work highlights
- Advising Lubambe Copper Mines in a $150m transaction with Novum Metals, a subsidiary of Kobold metals, wherein the parties entered into a Joint venture Agreement and created Mingomba Mining Limited
- Provided advice for the Ernst & Young LLP Ilute Solar Project Solar PV generation facility in Sesheke, Western Province.
- Acted as advisor to Trafigura Trading on the $1 billion financing mining project of KoBold Metals.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Mwelwa Chibesakunda
Chibesakunda & CoChikosola Chuula
Chibesakunda & CoPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Louis Chilepa, Chilombo Malama Chijikwa, Chishimba Kachasa, Rodwyn Peterson