Banking and Finance

We offer expert services on: advice on collateral management and realization, advice on debt collection, advice on all aspects of banking legislation, project finance, advice on international development projects and rescheduling of debts, preparation of contracts and various financing documentation, establishment of representative and branch offices of foreign financial institutions and companies.

Land and Properties

Areas of competence in this area of law include: Conveyancing, mortgages and mortgage financing, lease development agreements, the law on unit titles, due diligence on land matters, registration and perfection of instruments. 

Labour and Employment

The services we provide include: drafting contracts for and of employment, advice on the implications on labour relations in mergers and acquisitions, advice on retrenchment and nationalization, advice on alternative means of dispute resolution, including mediations and arbitration, and the formulation of strategies in respect of strikes, lock-outs and other forms of industrial action, Institution of proceedings in the Labour Division of High Court, advice on standard labour practices, advise on statutory employment conditions and minimum employment standards.

Corporate and Investment

As corporate Consultants we are capable of providing advice and services on the following areas:- formation of Companies and Partnerships, formation and use of Business Trusts, Public Listing of Companies, Investment, Corporate structuring and management, Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures and Corporate Management contracts, Conveyancing and Mortgage profiling, advice on Immigration issues for personnel, Broadcasting and Transmission Rights, Bankruptcy, Composition and Corporate arrangements, Arbitration and Mediation.

Taxation

The services offered in tax law include: advice on tax matters, including the most tax-effective structuring of transactions and the selection of appropriate tax structures for the establishment of new business, negotiating with Tanzania Revenue Authority and the Ministry of Finance, advice on tax incentives offered through the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) and the Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA), litigating on tax matters in the tax specialised dispute adjudication bodies such as the Tax Revenue Appeals Board, Tax Appeals Tribunal and in the Court of Appeal.

Insurance

Areas of specialization include: aviation and marine insurance, Professional indemnity, Product liability, Fire, Motor Vehicle and General liability insurance, Life insurance and Health Insurance, Crop Insurance, Reinsurance, Policy drafting and underwriting advice. Our Partners and Consultants have successfully defended insurance companies and brokers in courts of law against claims from customers especially in health, motor vehicle and General Liability Insurance. 

Intellectual Property

The firm offers a broad-based service in this area, including: advice on the acquisition, registration and protection of intellectual property, Business and Corporate names, Licensing and technical agreements, Advice on all related aspects of taxation, Restrictive trade practices, Trade and Service Marks, Copyrights and Neighbouring Rights, advice on the applications of trade and marketing laws.

Mining

Tanzania is one of the African Countries endowed with rich mineral deposits ranging from gold, diamonds, platinum and various types of gemstones among others. Presence of these resources has attracted prospectors, miners and contractors. The firm has had the opportunity of working for some of the participants in the mining industry in disputes concerning mining rights. We have also carried out due diligence on behalf of some big mining companies thereby facilitating transfer of mining rights or formation of Joint Venture companies.

Aviation and Marine Transport

Areas of specialization include: advice on liability claims (cargo and passengers), Interpretation of insurance policies, advice regarding insurance claims, analysis of international conventions, advice on licensing air transportation, accident inquiries, advice on sea transportation, Maritime Law and Shipping generally, Ocean Management and Coastal Zone Law.

Litigation

Our lawyers have a long history of litigation practice during which they have represented, among others, major public and private corporations in various areas including: Banking disputes, Insurance disputes and related business (e.g. fire, accident, motor, personal injury, product liability, professional indemnity, reinsurance and long-term insurance), Commercial and industrial (employment) disputes, Commercial frauds (including urgent attachment orders), Mining disputes, Personal injury claims, Land dispute, Criminal law, Cases predicated on breach of contracts of sales and supplies.