ERIC SILWAMBA JALASI & LINYAMA is a Zambian Law Firm in existence for over thirty years as Eric Silwamba and Company. In 2013 it was rebranded to ERIC SILWAMBA, JALASI AND LINYAMA Legal Practitioners 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. In December 2020, the Firm combined with Dentons, the world's largest law firm. The renowned Chambers and Partners (www.chamberandpartners.com) describes the firm as follows: “This well-known team maintains a solid foothold in the Zambian market, and continues to be a popular choice for dispute resolution. Key areas of focus include public law litigation, IP matters, commercial agreements and shareholder agreements. It has experience in advising clients from the mining, construction, agricultural and retail sectors. Sources say: "It's a very professional firm with gravitas in the market." “This firm enjoys a highly regarded reputation in public law litigation. Other key areas of expertise include intellectual property, commercial agreements and shareholder agreements. Market observers say: "They have a solid practice and represent several multinational clients." The World Legal 500 (https://shar.es/1jV6dc) describes the firm as follows: “‘Heavyweight litigation’ firm Eric Silwamba, Jalasi and Linyama Legal Practitioners is strong in administrative, constitutional and tax-related matters. ‘Noted practitioner’ Eric Silwamba is ‘well known for his court skills’. The firm also has expertise in commercial, mining, banking and finance work.” The firm has also been asked to prepare international articles in areas it specializes in. More recently the firm was asked to publish an article in the International Comparative Legal Guides with respect to the Zambian Mining law and Litigation and Dispute Resolution.
