David M. Chakoleka is the Partner leading the Dispute Resolution Department at the firm, specializing in commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution. With extensive experience in handling high-profile and complex cases locally and internationally, David is recognized as one of Zambia’s top dispute resolution lawyers. His expertise covers competition law, tax disputes, labour law class actions, corporate and commercial disputes, and he is skilled in managing every phase of litigation—from pre-trial discovery to trial advocacy and settlement negotiations.

David is also an accomplished arbitration lawyer, experienced in both local and international commercial arbitration across diverse sectors including banking, finance, construction, energy, aviation, logistics, and mining. He is a trusted advisor on contract law, public procurement, infrastructure financing, employment law, and capital markets.

Ranked as a “Highly Recommended” lawyer in General Business Law: Dispute Resolution by Chambers and Partners, David is commended for his exceptional client service, commercial insight, and legal acumen. A certified expert in Public Private Partnerships and Infrastructure Financing and a certified legislative drafter, he is also an accredited Insolvency Practitioner and Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Zambia). Committed to social responsibility, David undertakes pro bono criminal cases, reflecting his dedication to justice and professional excellence.