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Our Firm has been present in Zambia for over thirty years as Eric Silwamba and Company. In 2013 it was rebranded to Eric Silwamba, Jalasi and Linyama Legal Practitioners (ESJL) following the admission to partnership of Joseph Jalasi and Lubinda Linyama. It has over the years developed to the level of being among the top law firms in Zambia. The Firm offers boutique style legal services to its Clients and unlike its competitors is able to offer a wide range of services with respect to dispute resolution, banking and finance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate, competition, tax, energy and mining.

Recognition

Dentons secures top-tier recognition in The Legal 500 EMEA 2025

March 28, 2025

Dentons has reinforced its position as a leading global law firm in The Legal 500 EMEA 2025 guide, securing 266 practice and sector rankings across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The guide also recognized 247 Dentons lawyers with 299 individual rankings across 32 jurisdictions, underscoring their leadership in their respective practice areas.

Dentons boosts its quality rankings in The Legal 500 EMEA 2024

April 3, 2024

The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 has awarded Dentons 260 practice and sector rankings across Europe, Middle East and Africa, including 82 Tier 1 and 82 Tier 2 standings. The Firm earned 35 new or improved practice rankings, confirming the ever-strengthening scope and quality of client services. In addition, we received a total of 282 individual rankings for 234 Dentons lawyers in 37 jurisdictions placing them among the leaders in their respective practice areas. 

Dentons wins Property and Construction Team of the Year at African Legal Awards 2022

September 12, 2022

Dentons has been named the Property and Construction Team of the Year – Mid-Large Practice at the African Legal Awards 2022 (AfLAs), as well as being Highly Recommended in Litigation & Dispute Resolution.

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Insights

Unlocking Zambia's carbon credit market

February 20, 2025

Zambia: Carbon credits are one of several measures that contribute to addressing the growing concerns of climate change. As environmental conservation becomes an increasingly urgent issue, it is crucial for Zambia to embrace carbon credits not only as an environmental solution but also as an economic opportunity.

African Airlines need stronger governance to secure funding

June 11, 2024

Africa: African airlines need better governance and stronger leadership to grow and attract funding.

Data privacy and protection in workplaces in Zambia: A brief overview

March 9, 2023

Zambia: Data Protection Act, No. 3 of 2021 (Data Act) serves as the principal governing statute for data privacy and protection in the workplace. The Data Act provides a framework for how personal data can be used and protected. Additionally, it regulates how personal data should be collected, used, transmitted, stored and processed, among other functions. It also stipulates the rights that individuals have in relation to their personal data.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons secures top-tier recognition in The Legal 500 EMEA 2025

March 28, 2025

Dentons has reinforced its position as a leading global law firm in The Legal 500 EMEA 2025 guide, securing 266 practice and sector rankings across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The guide also recognized 247 Dentons lawyers with 299 individual rankings across 32 jurisdictions, underscoring their leadership in their respective practice areas.

Dentons boosts its quality rankings in The Legal 500 EMEA 2024

April 3, 2024

The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 has awarded Dentons 260 practice and sector rankings across Europe, Middle East and Africa, including 82 Tier 1 and 82 Tier 2 standings. The Firm earned 35 new or improved practice rankings, confirming the ever-strengthening scope and quality of client services. In addition, we received a total of 282 individual rankings for 234 Dentons lawyers in 37 jurisdictions placing them among the leaders in their respective practice areas. 

Dentons Eric Silwamba, Jalasi & Linyama provide an article on Corporate Tax to International Comparative Legal Guide to keep our clients informed: Corporate Tax 2023 Publication.

December 14, 2022

Dentons Eric Silwamba, Jalasi & Linyama provide an article on Corporate Tax to International Comparative Legal Guide to keep our clients informed: Corporate Tax 2023 Publication. 

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