About Us
Nze Chamber is a legal alliance of leading law firms in Africa in over
16 countries and is Africa’s largest legal alliance. Each member is an
independent law firm whose key specialist focus is on general
corporate and commercial law as well as litigation and dispute
resolution.
Founded in 2007 and Ranked as a Band 1 Leading Regional law firm
Network by Chambers and Partners, NZE Chambers effectively covers the
entire African continent and provides a valuable resource for
businessmen and investors in Africa. NZE CHAMBERS has a more than 20
year track record of assisting and advising clients on their African
business activities. Each member is a full service independent law
firm with expert knowledge and experience on both local laws and the
local business, political, cultural and economic environment.
With over 600 lawyers, NZE Chamber accordingly provides a Pan African
legal team for cross border and local African legal solutions for
clients wherever they wish to do business in Africa.
NZE Chamber management office is situated at the offices of the
Western African member. NZE Chamber produces
popular Business and specialist guides annually, including Mining in
Africa, Insolvency and Restructuring and a recently launched guide to
Foreign Judgment and Arbitral Awards in Africa.
Our Mission
To collaborate with member firms to drive business growth in Africa
through best legal practice by attracting, developing and promoting
world-class professional skills for the continuing success of our
network and the broader African continent.
Expertise and Experience – We commit to provide our clients with legal
solutions of the highest quality and expertise. NZE Chamber has an
established track record of advising and assisting clients in Africa
since 2007.
Integrity – We conduct all dealings with clients and other member
firms in accordance with the highest ethical and professional
standards.
Diversity – Our members reflect the rich diversity of the African
continent. They are located in North, South, East,West and Central
Africa. Languages include English, French, Portuguese, German,
Mandarin, Arabic, Zulu, Swahili and other indigenous languages.
Religions include Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism and African
traditional beliefs. Our members are accordingly fully equipped to
advise clients on local business etiquette, customs and cultural
practices to facilitate a successful outcome.
Community – Member firms share similar values and are colleagues and
friends bound by a common Pan-African vision and strong professional
relationships.
Social Responsibility – Our members strive to be good corporate
citizens. As lawyers, we have a role to play in contributing to the
socio-economic development of our Continent and supporting the Rule of
Law.
Leadership – As ambassadors for our country and role models in the
legal fraternity, we pride ourselves on the manner in which we do
business.
Constant Innovation – We proactively identify opportunities and
develop innovative solutions for clients having regard to changing
laws and an ever changing investment and business environment.
