If you could bend the rules which one would it be?
Lawyers spend their careers upholding rules, so we asked one of our colleagues a light-hearted question:
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Five Things to Check Before Buying Commercial Property in ZambiaÂ
For most businesses, purchasing commercial property is one of the most significant financial commitments they will ever make. A defect that comes to light after payment can lead to costly disputes, operational disruptions, and substantial financial losses. To minimize these…
What does a law firm gain when it stops to ask, “Is there a smarter way to do this?”
Our Managing Partner last week on 8th October 2026 attended the AI for Lawyers Zambia workshop, organised by the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) in conjunction with Emerging Law Firms and Dear Rookie Advocate. The theme said it all: Work…
Happy Customer Service Week!
Behind every great firm is a client who believed in us. This Customer Service Week, we thank our clients for their trust and our team for their dedication. We remain committed to serving you with care, integrity, and consistency. With…
Did Know That a Commercial Debt in Zambia Can Become Time-Barred After Six Years?Â
You supplied the goods. You sent the invoices. You followed up politely, then firmly, then through a long string of “we will pay next month.” Years pass, and the customer still has not paid. Eventually a more uncomfortable question arises:…
Five Employment Law Mistakes That Expose Zambian Businesses to LitigationÂ
Five Employment Law Mistakes That Expose Zambian Businesses to Litigation Most employment disputes in Zambia do not begin with a malicious employer. They begin with a missing signature, an unrecorded warning, or a disciplinary meeting that never quite took place.…
Today’s episode: Raige vs. an unsuspecting colleague. 🙂‍↕️
How to Recover a Debt from a Company That Is Refusing to Pay
Every business owner eventually meets the same quiet frustration: an invoice that should have been paid weeks ago, a client who was once easy to reach and now isn’t, and a growing sense that “I’ll sort it out next week”…
The “Standard” Contract Trap: Why Your Supplier’s Fine Print Isn’t on Your Side
Here’s a scenario every business owner will recognize. A new supplier finally comes through — good pricing, decent references, ready to start next week. They send over their contract. It’s labeled “Standard Terms and Conditions.” It looks official, a little…
Not every customs seizure ends the same way.
Sometimes it’s forfeiture — other times release back to the rightful owner.Swipe to see the difference between the two?