General Business Law
Global Guide 2024 : Tanzania
Band 1
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Provided by Bowmans
We are experienced in significant transactions, regulatory matters and dispute resolution in Tanzania and the wider East African region.
Our team comprises leading corporate and commercial lawyers and dispute resolution experts.
We have extensive experience in proactively managing risks and offering commercial solutions to the challenges faced by our clients in the context of mergers and acquisitions, financings, joint ventures and capital markets transactions, among others. Our expertise extends to all key sectors including aviation, consumer goods, infrastructure, real estate, resources and telecommunications.
We also have significant experience in all forms of dispute resolution including commercial arbitration, litigation and intellectual property disputes.
Our lawyers work with government authorities and regulators in all fields to ensure successful outcomes for clients within the necessary time frames.
Our clients include corporates, financial institutions and the public sector, both domestic and international, with existing operations in, or planned investments into, Tanzania.
Chambers Review
Bowmans is a high-profile law firm with a distinguished reputation in Tanzania and East Africa. It is based in Dar es Salaam and possesses considerable corporate law capabilities, assisting clients with acquisitions and disposals, corporate financing and business restructuring. The firm is also sought out for its counsel in commercial disputes, with additional experience advising on merger control proceedings. In addition to its presence in Tanzania, Bowmans has a number of offices across East and Southern Africa, including in South Africa, Uganda and Kenya.
Work Highlights
- Bowmans advised Minara on the acquisition of 1400 telecoms towers from Airtel, for USD175 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bowmans provides a first-rate service, does a phenomenal job, has a strong team, is very responsive and understands our business very well. It is the first point of call for any legal issues for us in Tanzania."
"Bowmans has been able to provide qualitative answers to all questions submitted."
"Bowmans provides a first-rate service, does a phenomenal job, has a strong team, is very responsive and understands our business very well. It is the first point of call for any legal issues for us in Tanzania."
"Bowmans has been able to provide qualitative answers to all questions submitted."
Notable Practitioners
Dar es Salaam-based Audax Kijana Kameja remains one of the most notable lawyers in the Tanzanian disputes market. He is particularly highly regarded for his involvement in both local and international arbitration proceedings.
Wilbert Kapinga is a well-respected lawyer based in Dar es Salaam. He is frequently instructed as counsel on high-value corporate and financing transactions, and draws further acclaim for his work on disputes, where he often acts for international clients on cross-border mandates.
"Wilbert Kapinga is incredibly experienced and his understanding of the law is phenomenal. He is helpful around pragmatic solutions and is very well respected in the country."
"He really is at the top."
Michael Strain has wide-ranging corporate law capabilities, handling M&A, investments and financings in sectors including infrastructure and mining. He notably services regional clients as well as international ones active on cross-border matters. He joined Bowmans in 2023 after leaving Clyde & Co.
"Michael Strain is a source of sector expertise with a great track record."
"Michael Strain is thorough and you can really work with him. He gives you solutions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bowmans
Tanzania
Clients
Provided by Bowmans
ABSA
Abraaj Group – Abraaj Investment Management Ltd
Alistair James Company Ltd
Alliance One International, Inc
Bamboo Rock Drilling
Creditinfo Tanzania Ltd
DSM Corridor Group Ltd
Epiroc (formerly Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd)
Liberty Holdings Ltd
MMI Ltd
Minet (Mauritius) Holdings Ltd
Nedbank Corporate and Banking
Pearl Group of Companies
SLR Environmental Consulting
Strabag International GmBH
Tanzania Breweries Ltd
Zhonghong Holding Co. Ltd
Industries
Provided by Bowmans
Banks
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Forestry & Paper
Industrial Engineering
Insurance
Media
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Real Estate
Retail
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation
Utilities