Bokani Soko | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Nationality | Zambian |
| Alma mater |
|
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Employers | |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | |
Bokani Soko is a Zambian lawyer (barrister) and businessman specialising in international trade. He sits on the boards of various companies. [1] [2] [3]
Soko attended University of Zambia from 2002 to 2006 where he obtained a Bachelor of Laws (Legum Baccalaureus; LL.B) degree. [4]
In 2007, Soko was admitted to the bar after passing a Legal Practitioners Qualification Examination (LPQE) at the Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education, which is a prerequisite postgraduate certificate for one to practice law in Zambia. [1] [2]
Soko is a lawyer and advocate of the High Court of Zambia, having obtained an LL.B. degree from the University of Zambia and a Bar Practicing Certificate from the Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education (ZIALE). He was a managing partner in a premier law firm, Ferd Jere and Co Legal Practitioners, where he specializes in litigation, business advisory and general counsel. As a practicing lawyer, he has played various roles as an official, lawyer and advisor in various business in Zambia and other Southern African countries. He has represented a number of companies on wide range of issues that includes energy, agriculture, taxation, environment and disputes arising from development agreements with governments. [5] [6] [7] [8]
Currently, Soko is a member of the Law Association of Zambia. [1] [2]
Soko is married with children. [7]