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About

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

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General Business Law - Tanzania

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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 in 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 and Kenya.

Work Highlights

  • Bowmans advised Perseus Mining on its acquisition of shares of OreCorp at an estimated USD180 million, with advice on obtaining clearance from the Fair Competition Commission.

Strengths

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Bowmans in Tanzania is the number one firm – you get the quality you paid for. They take matters seriously, will not miss a thing and are always on top of things.

General Business Law respondent
Global

Tanzania is a very regulated market and Bowmans is our trusted partner, advising us on our work portfolio in Tanzania.

General Business Law respondent
Global

They have good in-house talent and data available to handle any complex cases in various types of industries. Bowmans' service levels are top class.

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Notable Practitioners

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Audax Kijana Kameja
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Audax Kijana Kameja
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Senior Statespeople
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.

Audax Kijana Kameja is very professional.

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Wilbert B Kapinga
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Wilbert B Kapinga
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Band 1

Wilbert Kapinga is a highly 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 very well known and respected in his field.

Wilbert Kapinga is very good. He is firm and gives very straight responses.

Wilbert Kapinga is very professional and competent.

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Michael Strain
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Michael Strain
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Band 2

Michael Strain has wide-ranging corporate law capabilities, handling M&A, investments and financings in sectors including infrastructure and mining. He is regularly retained by regional and international clients for cross-border matters.

We are very happy with the work provided by Michael and his team in Tanzania.

We have worked with Michael Strain multiple times and he is a good and impressive lawyer, with very good market knowledge.

Michael Strain is very good, gives practical solutions, and is persuasive and authoritative in his communication. He is able to convince people to take the right decisions.

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Charles Mmasi
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Charles Mmasi
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Up and Coming

Charles Mmasi is often retained by domestic and international clients for project financing and lending matters, with expertise across a breadth of sectors including energy, manufacturing and mining. Clients particularly appreciate his ability to find solutions that keep their best interests in mind. He is based in Dar es Salaam.

Charles Mmasi is very good, approachable, capable, diligent and thorough, and I can trust him and his advice.

Charles Mmasi has given us very good advice and very prompt feedback based on his good knowledge and expertise in the Tanzanian market.

Charles Mmasi provided an efficient, first-class service – always high quality.

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Bowmans

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General Business Law
Wilbert B Kapinga
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Wilbert B Kapinga
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Band 1
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Michael Strain
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Michael Strain
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Band 2
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Charles Mmasi
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Charles Mmasi
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Up and Coming
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General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
Audax Kijana Kameja
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Audax Kijana Kameja
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Senior Statespeople
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Wilbert B Kapinga
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Wilbert B Kapinga
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Band 1
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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