Ethel Banda

• Hearing matters and the arguments presented
• Mediate on questions of law between litigating parties
• Unbiased ear that renders decisions in keeping with the law
• Compassionate jurist; from 2016 to date I have had only 2 of my cases reviewed

• Attending to walk in clients who seek legal advise
• Conducting legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
• Attending to hearings at court, presenting evidence, giving oral arguments.
• Developing strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
• Filing timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
• Negotiating settlements of disputes and litigation.
• Developing strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
• Preparing and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.

• Advised companies on achieving statutory compliance by interpreting regulations, suggesting company policies and distributing literature on compliant work practices.
• Acted as company secretary to the company's corporate clients.
• Secured client's legal documents such as certificate of incorporation, articles, share certificates e.t.c.
• Maintained client's statutory books and records.
• Organized client's general and board meetings, acting as secretary at those meetings, took minutes.

As associate in the banking and finance department, was involved in;

• preparation of general banking and finance documentation.
• Reviewed legal documents on matters relating to banking, pensions, insurance, securities, taxation, capital markets, money markets and finance.
• Assisted the team with advising Standard Chartered Bank London and Development Bank South Africa regarding financing of US$300,000,000 for Konkola Copper Mines Plc.
• Team lawyer on advising Standard Bank of South Africa on various transactions and queries with respect to the laws in Zambia.

• Researched statues, decisions, legal articles for the Principal.
• Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
• Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
• Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
• Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
• Attended court hearings to take notes and document proceedings.
• Responded to client inquiries, providing accurate legal advice and offering assistance.
• Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.