Corporate and Transactional
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.
We advise clients on mergers, joint ventures, restructurings, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
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.
Our clients include many leading companies, and our team has the combination of specialist technical and industry expertise in Zambia. Being a part of an international alliance, we leverage on the expertise of our partners across the world to provide any specialized advice that the client may require.
Our key practice areas include:
Joint Ventures
Ventus advises various clients on steps that need to be taken for different business entities to protect and promote their business success. We also pride ourselves in being able to advise our clients to ensure future liabilities and losses are mitigated and where possible avoided.
Employment and Labour Law
Given the scope of Ventus’ practices, we have immense experience regarding compensation, benefits, and employment issues that arise in any industry. The experience that we have as a team gives us a unique ability to advise on the different issues that our clients may encounter in the labor and employment sector.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Our goal as Ventus is to meet the needs of our clients. Our vast industry-specific expertise enables our highly dedicated team to efficiently and effectively contribute to the business objectives of a diversified client base.
Dispute Resolution
We represent companies, financial institutions, private equity firms, and individuals in various disputes. We tailor our litigation teams to the specific characteristics of each matter, drawing a team of seasoned litigators and trial lawyers to match the industry, claims, subject matter and client goals. Regardless of the nature of the dispute, we adopt a trial-ready strategy from the outset to achieve the best result for the client.
Corporate Governance and Regulatory Compliance
Our team advises directors, boards, and senior executives on the full range of corporate governance matters that confront companies and their leadership — from board structuring and succession planning, to shareholder activism. Drawing on our experience as seasoned counselors, we keep clients abreast of evolving trends and best practices to stay ahead of compliance issues.
Corporate Restructuring
Our team is able to attend to a full array of stakeholders whether they be Small and Medium Enterprises or Big Corporates. We provide services to debtors and issuers of both public and private securities, all types of creditors, equity holders, new investors, boards of directors, and senior management teams.
