Our Services

Ventus has a strong foundation in corporate and commercial law. Over the years, we have carried out work for numerous companies in this area of the law. Our client base, the mandates we win, our industry expertise, as well as our reputation for being cost effective and investing in relationships has made us a respectable firm in Zambia. Our team has expertise in competition law, mining law, aviation, commercial and trade law, tax advisory services, insurance, employment and labour law, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and public policy.

We assist clients whether they are buying or selling property. We have carried out conveyancing of property whether it be as part of a sale or incidental to the estate planning through the creation of trusts.

We understand the frustrations of drawn-out property negotiations and transfers, and pride ourselves on delivering practical, expedient for efficient and faster resolution. We have excellent support of other professionals in this area be it land surveyors or architects.

Our team offers a breadth of experience in Intellectual Property law be it transactional and advisory work. We offer advisory services on all aspects of intellectual property protection, from registration of trade and service marks and patents, confirmation and protection of trade and service marks, patents, copyright, consultation, transfer, licence, protection of commercial secrets, and handling of unfair competition.

Since its formation the firm has undertaken numerous dispute resolution matters for its diverse clientele. The team has undertaken civil litigation before all the courts in Zambia, namely the Subordinate Courts, the High, Court of Appeal, the Constitutional Court as well as the Supreme Courts. Apart from traditional litigation, our team believes that alternative forms of dispute resolution such mediation and arbitration should be utilised as they tend to be more speedy modes of resolving some disputes.

Our team advises on the full spectrum of challenges that do arise in the relationship between an employee and employer. We provide practical and efficient legal advice even at short notice often required in this dynamic field.

We have provided legal services to business enterprises, boards and company management teams on employment contracts and staff policy handbooks, labour relations and trade unions, employee transfer, employee benefits and issues of recruitment, retention and termination.

We are recognized for our excellent knowledge of the banking and finance sector in Zambia. Ventus has broad experience with the laws regulating this diverse industry. Our team has undertaken complex finance transactions and has broad knowledge of structured finance, capital markets, project finance, insolvency and restructuring.

Ventus is equipped to advise you on bilateral and syndicated loans, guarantees and security issues and regulatory matters.