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Civil & Criminal Litigation

Strategic representation in contentious matters before all courts of the Republic of Zambia.

Our litigation team brings decades of combined courtroom experience to every matter, with a track record of representing both individuals and corporate clients in complex civil disputes and serious criminal proceedings before all courts of the Republic of Zambia.

Civil Litigation

We act in commercial disputes, contract claims, property and tenancy matters, debt recovery, family proceedings, judicial review and constitutional applications. Our advocates appear regularly before the Subordinate Courts, High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Zambia.

Criminal Defence & Prosecution

We represent clients facing charges from minor offences through to high-stakes matters including aggravated robbery, fraud, corruption and economic crimes. Our team has secured numerous acquittals and reduced sentences through meticulous evidence analysis and persuasive courtroom advocacy.

Our Services Include

Pre-litigation strategy and risk assessment
Drafting of pleadings, statements of claim and defences
Interlocutory applications and injunctions
Trial advocacy and witness examination
Appeals to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court
Enforcement of judgments and execution proceedings

Service Offerings

Trial Advocacy

Our advocates appear regularly in contested trials, bringing strong courtroom presence and rigorous case preparation. We treat every trial as a contest of evidence and persuasion.

Appeals

We handle appeals to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, including applications for leave, settling records and the preparation of substantive heads of argument.

Interlocutory Applications

Injunctions, interim relief, applications to strike out, summary judgment and security for costs, we handle the full range of interlocutory work that shapes the outcome of any case.

For more information on this practice area or to discuss a matter, contact us on +260 977 492 922 or email infolsk@jdlegal.co.zm.