Courtesy Call on RASO Chambers

Renowned Zambian Lawyer, William Boli Nyirenda SC paid a courtesy call on RASO Chambers this afternoon. State Counsel and our Managing Partner Sokwani shared some insights around happenings in the legal space, crowning it with practical discussions around ongoing litigation involving both parties at opposing ends.

Until 2017, State Counsel William Nyirenda served as Board Chairperson of Finance Bank Zambia Plc, whilst Sokwani served as the Head of Legal & Company Secretary in the Bank at the time.

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Prince Mukuka Ngulube

Associate

Prince Mukuka Ngulube is a versatile professional with a unique combination of
expertise in both law and engineering. With a strong foundation in engineering
principles and extensive legal training, Prince brings a multifaceted approach to
legal representation, offering clients comprehensive solutions to complex legal and
technical challenges.

Prince combines technical proficiency with legal acumen to provide clients with Prince combines technical proficiency with legal acumen to provide clients with
innovative and effective solutions to their legal needs. With a dedication to
excelence and a commitment to client success, he offers strategic guidance and
expert representation in the complex intersection of engineering and law.


Prince has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, BEng,
University of Zambia, 2007 and a Bachelor of Laws, University of Lusaka, 2018


Prince specializes in Arbitration, and Dispute Resolution related to engineering Prince specializes in Arbitration, and Dispute Resolution related to engineering
projects, construction contracts, and environmental regulations. Drafting and
negotiating contracts, licenses, and other legal documents pertaining to
engineering and technology.


In terms of work experience, Prince has worked as Legal Counsel at Legal Aid Board
Zambia and Branch Manager for Siemens Zambia Limited. Prince is the Managing
Director of the Southern African Engineering Associates Limited.


Prince is a member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia and is an Associate Prince is a member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia and is an Associate
Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

Paul Kalenga

Associate

Paul is an Associate at the firm and he holds both a Bachelors Degree and a Master’s Degree in Commercial Law from the University of Zambia. Paul mainly specializes in corporate advisory, commercial transactions, civil litigation, mining, energy, arbitration, conveyancing, legal research and drafting. Paul is soon to become an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

Nkobali Chibeleka

Senior Associate

Nkobali is a well-organized and outgoing legal practitioner who possesses impeccable communication and analytical skills. He is the firms Senior Associate whose qualifications include Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) obtained from Cavendish University, Advocate of the High Court for Zambia (AHCZ) and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Zambia (ASCZ).

He is principally competent in Litigation, advisory, compliance opinions and other legal services. His range of competency include but not limited to general mining laws and regulations. In his work experience, he has collaborated with a variety of individual clients and companies in Employment and mining related disputes.

In addition, Nkobali possesses devised efficient litigation and arbitral strategies, providing accurate and timely counsel in a variety of legal topics. He also provides timely but efficient research.

Furthermore, his competency includes debt collection, land disputes with regards to preparation and registration of real property transfer and security documents, negotiating, reviewing, researching and drafting commercial and legal agreements; vetting of legal contracts; rendering of legal opinions on legality and compatibility on a wide range of legal issues; registration and perfection of property rights in patents, trademarks and brand names; advice in civil and criminal litigation throughout the spectrum of the Zambian legal System.

James Mpundu Chikontwe

Collateral Officer

James has a Bachelor of Laws Degree from Cavendish University Zambia. He is currently a student at the Zambia Institute for Advanced Legal Education.

James has worked as a Legal Assistant at Hobday Kabwe and Company, Japhet Zulu Advocates and TMN Legal Practitioners from 2012 to 2024 until he joined RASO Chambers as a Collateral Officer. He specializes in preparing and filing Court documents in the Superior Courts and Subordinate Court (of Zambia). James also prepares and lodges Securities, Assignments and other related documents at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and Patents and Companies Registration Agency .

James’s abilities include Legal Drafting, Conveyancing, Commercial Transactions, Research, Debt Recovery and Litigation.

David Mweela Silavwe

Associate

David graduated with a merit in Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Zambia in 2021 and he was admitted to the Zambian Bar in March 2023. David is currently pursuing a Diploma in Taxation at the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants.

David began his legal career at Mulenga Mundashi Legal Practitioners, where he started as an intern and progressed from a trainee advocate to an Associate, honing his skills in corporate dispute resolution and employment law-related disputes.

In 2022, David emerged as the best graduating student in the Zambia Bar Examinations and was awarded with the Stephen Malama Award, presented by the Mahtani Group of Companies, in recognition of his outstanding academic achievements.

Boyd Chisanga

Immigration Specialist

Boyd Chisanga is the firms Immigration Specialist Consultant he is qualified is Computer Accounting and software Operation.

For more that 10 years, Boyd has spent his career navigating the intricacies of the Zambian immigration landscape. Over the years, Boyd learned from some of Zambia’s top immigration Consultants, Immigration Officers and, at two top- tier immigration law firms, gained first-hand operational insight into the dynamics of immigrating successfully to Zambia for both individuals and corporate entities. Boyd has worked closely with multi-national corporations to help their employees move across borders seamlessly and compliantly.

Furthermore, Boyd’s competency includes setting up businesses at Patents and Companies Registration Agency and advising clients on ZDA Investment Licence Applications, Mining Licences Applications, Citizenship Applications, Tourism Licences Applications, Hotel Managers Licence Applications, Betting and Casino Licences Applications, clearing and forwarding.

Sokwani Peter Chilembo

Managing Partner

He is the Founder and Managing Partner of RASO CHAMBERS. He holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from The University of Zambia. He is an Advocate of all superior Courts in Zambia with 15 years standing at the Bar. He is also a candidate for a Master of Laws Degree in International Commercial Law, with the University of Salford in Manchester. He is a registered Insolvency Practitioner in Zambia and Malawi.

Sokwani previously served as the Group Legal Counsel for the Mahtani Group of Companies for 7 years, overseeing business interests in a number of sectors in Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone and overseas. These include Banking, Mining, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Insurance, Hospitality, Real Estate, Health, Energy and consultancy.

Prior to being the Group Legal Counsel, Sokwani served as the Head of Legal and Company Secretary for Finance Bank Zambia Plc for 6 years. Whilst at the Bank, he also served as a member of the Management Committee, Chairperson and Trustee of the Board of Finance Bank Pension Fund and its Investment Committee, and a member of the Bargaining Unit Team on behalf of Management, among others.

Sokwani also worked in private practice before moving as In-House Counsel in 2011.

In terms of leadership, Sokwani previously served as Honorary Secretary of the Law Association of Zambia, and Council member of the SADC Law Association. He is also the current Chairperson of the Ethics Committee of the Football Association of Zambia, having previously served as the Chairperson of its Legal Committee. He also has various interests at Board and shareholder level in different business undertakings, as he is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, music mogue and sports enthusiast.