Chibesakunda & 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.
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.’
Key clients
- Citibank Zambia
- Eastern & Southern Africa Trade Development Bank
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.