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Corporate & Commercial Law • Investment Support

Trusted Zambia Counsel for Business, Investment & Estates

Clear, commercially minded advice for investors, MSMEs, startups, and growth-stage companies operating in Zambia.

Discreet private client services.  

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Cross-border insight

International experience aligned with Zambian regulatory realities.

Private client discretion

Conveyancing, Estate planning and administration handled with care and continuity.

Practice areas

Strategic counsel for business, investors, and private clients

Clear, commercially grounded advice across Zambia's regulatory landscape and private client guidance when it matters most.

Core business & investment services

Market focus

Company formation & structuring

Efficient incorporation, shareholder design, registrations.

Foreign investment advisory

Approvals, incentives, and compliant entry strategy.

Corporate & commercial law

Contracts, governance, and risk-ready frameworks.

Property transactions

Diligence, transfers, and secure conveyancing.

MSME and growth-stage advisory

Practical compliance, funding readiness, scale support.

Transaction-ready guidance for growth

Align structure, approvals, and documentation early to keep deals moving and protect value.

Clear regulatory pathways and timelines.

Risk reviewed across investment, contracts, and property.

Discreet support through closing and beyond.

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About the firm

Commercial counsel, clearly delivered

Wani & Company advises businesses, investors, startups, and MSMEs on corporate, regulatory, and transaction matters. We provide practical, discreet guidance for local and cross-border needs with a focus on clarity and risk control.

Private client work in estate planning and conveyancing is handled with precision.

Leadership & commercial stewardship

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Led by Patricia Simeza-Nkhoma, dual qualified in Zambia and Australia. She passed the ZIALE in 2014 and brings Australian legal experience to a grounded, local practice.

  • Corporate and commercial advice for investors and growth-stage firms
  • Company setup, compliance, and transaction support
  • Property and conveyancing for business and private clients
  • Estate and probate guidance
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Beenzu B Mwiya

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Felistus N McKillop

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Victoria Mushinge

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Internationally aligned, locally exacting

We align international standards with domestic realities, keeping documentation, approvals, and timelines commercially workable.

Private client matters are managed with discretion, confidentiality, and care.

For business, investment, or estate advice, we welcome an initial consultation.

Integrated practice

Immigration support within the firm

Immigration work is handled in-house, aligning corporate, investment, and private client matters without external handoffs.

  • Investor entry, work permits, and key personnel mobility
  • Joined-up structuring for setup, compliance, and transactions
  • Discreet coordination for residency and estate-linked matters

Local execution

Practical advice for licensing, operations, and transactions.

International perspective

Global standards applied with local precision.

Cross-border capability

Support for investors, subsidiaries, and family assets.

Services

Business, Investment & Private Client Counsel

Practical legal support for Zambia businesses, investors, and private clients.

Business & investor services

Company Formation & Structuring

  • Incorporation & registration
  • Shareholding & governance
  • PACRA filings
  • Shareholder agreements

Foreign Investment & Market Entry

  • Entry planning
  • ZDA incentives
  • Investment structuring
  • Approvals & compliance

Property & Conveyancing

  • Acquisitions & transfers
  • Title checks
  • Lease drafting
  • Mortgage documents

Corporate & Commercial Advisory

  • Contracts & negotiations
  • Joint ventures
  • Risk review
  • Ongoing counsel

Immigration & Work Permits 

  • Investor & staff permits
  • Business & dependent visas
  • Employer compliance
  • Renewals & liaison

Why clients choose us

Trusted for Business and Investment

We deliver clear, practical legal advice grounded in Zambia’s regulatory reality, helping businesses and investors act with confidence.

From startups to private clients, we provide discreet, responsive support for cross-border and high-trust matters.

Global insight, local execution

International perspective with on-the-ground capability for market entry, governance, and private matters.

Commercially focused guidance that saves time and risk.

Discreet, responsive counsel for sensitive decisions.

Investor-ready support with cross-border fluency.

Practical advice

Actionable steps aligned to business goals.

Local depth

Clear navigation of Zambia’s legal landscape.

Investor focus

Market entry, governance, and growth support.

Discreet service

Trusted counsel for sensitive engagements.

Cross-border ready

International perspective with local execution.

Investing and Doing Business

Market Entry & Growth

Investors and founders move faster with clear legal pathways. We align entry plans with the rules that matter in Zambia.

Expect practical guidance on structure, approvals, and compliance from day one.

Focused support for entry and investment

  • Company and investment setup
  • Incentives, approvals, and permits
  • Shareholding and governance design
  • Land and property diligence
  • Ongoing compliance and reporting

From entry to scale-up, we keep your investment compliant and momentum steady.

Private clients & estates

Private Client Estates

Discreet support for estate planning including drafting Wills, creating Trusts, assistance with probate, estate administration, and sensitive property matters with a calm approach.

  • Probate filings and estate administration.
  • Letters of administration and succession matters.
  • Complex and multi‑asset estates.
  • Estate‑linked property transfers.
  • Cross‑border coordination for beneficiaries or assets.

We protect privacy and deliver clear, orderly outcomes with trusted advisers.

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Discreet, steady support

Careful administration, clear steps, and continuity for families.

Zambia legal insights

Focused insights for investment, growth, and estate clarity.

Brief guidance on registrations, approvals, governance, and discreet estate matters in Zambia.

Featured topics

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  • Zambia company setup: steps and compliance

    Core filings, approvals, and ongoing duties.

  • Probate and estate administration essentials

    Clear process, documents, and timing for families.

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  • Investment approvals and sector rules

    Registration, licensing, and protections for investors.

  • Land and property transfers: title safeguards

    Checks, classifications, and compliant conveyance.

  • MSME growth compliance essentials

    Licensing, tax, and employment basics for scale.

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Lusaka law firm · business & estates

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Reach us for corporate, investment, immigration, property, or estate matters. We provide clear, discreet guidance for local businesses, investors, MSMEs, and private clients.

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Phone number
+260777768594
Email address
[email protected]
Office location (Lusaka)
Level 2, 11 Omelo Mumba Road, Rhodes Park, P.O.Box 30378, Lusaka, Zambia
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Frequently asked

Clear answers for business and estates

Direct guidance for investors, enterprises, and families. We offer confidential consultations for tailored advice.

What kinds of businesses do you advise? +

Corporates, growth-stage and family firms, and regulated businesses with a commercial focus.

Do you support foreign investors and cross-border transactions? +

Yes. We manage structuring, approvals, and contracts with seamless overseas coordination.

Can you help startups and MSMEs with practical legal needs? +

Yes. Incorporation, governance, contracts, employment, and compliance as you scale.

Do you handle immigration matters directly? +

Yes. We handle work permits in-house for clear, reliable timelines.

Do you handle cross-border matters involving Australia or other jurisdictions? +

Yes. We add international perspective, including Australian qualification, to structuring.

Do you assist with probate and estate administration? +

Yes. Discreet support for executors and families on probate, estates, and succession.

How do we get in touch or book a consultation? +

Phone, email, or meeting. Use the options below for direct access.