The ethos of the Firm are closely aligned with the partners’ vision to bring best-in-class legal services to our clients, efficiently, timely and within budget. August Hill is a modern law firm that promises to deliver world-class and innovative solutions to both complex legal issues and everyday situations whilst still adhering to its core values and principles.
We recognize that every case demands our utmost attention and each of our clients deserves top quality legal services.
The Firm has succeeded in bringing together experience extending decades of legal expertise. We believe that teamwork is key in achieving the best results.
The professional background of the lawyers in the Firm ensures that we possess a wide network of both international and local contacts at our disposal.
Including assessing targets, due diligence, negotiation support, approvals from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, post-acquisition support to ensure long term value from the merger/acquisition.
To include representing clients in divorces, child custody, property settlement, maintenance, adoption and name changes.
Including assisting clients in obtaining work permits, residency permits, temporary residency permits, student visas and citizenship applications.
Including representing the insured, insurer, re-insurer and broker to understand the regulatory framework, investigation of claims, bringing and defending claims, and assisting in the drafting of policies to ensure legal accuracy.
Includes negotiation of land acquisition, the end-to-end conveyancing process inclusive of strict due diligence and drafting of all relevant legal documents and registration of documents with the Lands and Deeds Registry as well as City Councils. Also includes the registration of mortgages, debentures, agricultural charges and other security documents at the Patents and Companies Registration Agency, Movable Property Registration System, Lands and Deeds Registry and City Councils to secure creditor rights.
Including organizing and keeping track of client’s outstanding debt accounts, negotiating payments and payment plans, drafting debt settlement agreements, drafting and sending out demand letters, and commencing court proceedings where the response to demand letters is not favourable.
Includes creation of trusts and assisting in the administration of trusts, drafting of wills, depositing wills into the courts of law and obtaining probate. Also includes obtaining letters of administration, and assisting personal representatives administer the estate of the deceased.
Includes generally representing clients before courts of law in Zambia and various tribunals. Includes mediation and arbitration. Also includes providing advice on prospects of success before commencing any proceedings.
Includes provision of advice to clients on the relevant employment law matters, drafting and reviewing employment contracts and policies for compliance with employment laws, and drafting relevant employment policies. Also includes provision of advice and representing clients in disputes relating to industrial and labour relations (Both employer and employee).
