Some of the firm’s areas of practice include
With the wide exposure to various branches of law that the firm’s Legal Practitioners have, it would be
fair to state that the firm has exposure to almost all areas of legal practice.
Corporate, Commercial Law and Investment Law
The firm is a leading advisor on aspects of doing business in Zambia. We advise our clients on the legal intricacies of setting up a business in Zambia. The firm has taken up work for private companies and other commercial enterprises individuals in setting up their businesses. We advise clients on the investment laws of the Republic of Zambia, negotiating and drafting relevant agreements and acquisition of the necessary licenses from the appropriate Government Authorities.
The firm also advises its clients on specific corporate issues. One such service is the reviewing of existing agreements and documents to determine if the terms contained therein are within the ambit of the Laws of Zambia. The firm monitors the local daily newspapers and Government Gazettes for items of interest to our clients, and in particular to items that may affect our client’s business dealings. The legislative process of the country is also an area that we monitor. Steven Osborne Advocates also assists foreign investors in structuring the appropriate form of business and in negotiating and setting up their presence in Zambia.
Taxation and other Statutory Requirements
We also advise our clients on tax issues arising from establishing a business in Zambia. The Legal Practitioners in the firm have also dealt with matters at the Revenue Appeals Tribunal.
Labour Law and Employment Law
Our firm also provides legal advice to clients on matters involving employment law. We advise and assist clients in drafting employment contracts and on compliance with the Zambian Labour Laws. We also in certain instances, act for employees who feel that they have been unfairly treated in their employment.
Debt Recovery
The firm acts for some individuals and lending institutions in debt recovery. This often entails investigation of companies, their directors and assets. Debt recovery is usually court-annexed, that is to say that it may involve litigation.
Litigation and Arbitration
The firm’s litigation and arbitration practice arises from acting on behalf of clients in their disputes. The subject matter is different from case to case. Generally, our target is to obtain favourable settlements for our clients. Some of the cases dealt with involve, breach of contract, judicial review, divorce and matters incidental thereto, claim for personal injury arising from motor vehicle accidents, land disputes, to mention but a few. As professionals, we are committed also to render advice to our clients on whether it is feasible to pursue litigation or not. Steven Osborne Advocates also offers legal services in Criminal litigation.
Real Estate
Steven Osborne Advocates acts for companies, investors and individual owners of property in all aspects of acquisition, and advises on the Zambian Land Law. We work in concert with professionals from other disciplines in the property field. The firm thus helps in drafting contracts of sale, preparation of assignments, and mortgages where necessary. We also attend to registration of all legal documents necessary to obtain Certificates of Title.
Company Secretarial
We also offer Company Secretarial services to some commercial enterprises. Aside from attending meetings we are also able to assist in filing requisite annual returns with the relevant authorities.
Private Clients
The firm also provides advice and services in matters involving succession, wills intestacies, inheritance and matrimonial proceedings. We draft wills, assist in taking out probate or grant administration in respect estates of deceased persons.
