James Smith

Engling, Stritter and Partners

We are a leading top-tier Namibian corporate and commercial law firm serving government, multinationals, financial institutions and entrepreneurs. With a formidable track record in mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, conveyancing, commercial litigation and dispute resolution, we are distinguished by the people, clients and work that we attract and retain. Our powerful team consists of independent-minded individuals who share a common service ethos. Our success is built on a solid foundation of insightful and innovative deal structuring and legal advice; a keen ability to understand business and economic imperatives; and a strong focus on achieving the best and cost-effective legal outcome for our clients. Our firm has earned an entry in Chambers' World's Leading Lawyers annually and uninterruptedly since the first edition in 2000, being noted in band one as leading business law firm in Namibia. Partners of Engling, Stritter & Partners have been recognised by leading international research organisations, including Chambers Global, IFLR and Who's Who Legal. Commentators readily acknowledge our Hans-Bruno Gerdes, erstwhile Managing Partner who continues to be with us in the capacity of a full-time consultant, as "the senior statesman of commercial lawyers in Namibia"