General Business Law

What the team is known for

High-profile law firm with a distinguished reputation in Tanzania and East Africa. Possesses considerable corporate law capabilities, assisting clients with acquisitions and dispositions, corporate financing and business restructuring. Additionally sought out for its counsel on the life-cycle of projects, including financing and development, with further experience advising on independent power projects. In addition to its presence in Tanzania, the firm has a number of offices across East and Southern Africa, including in South Africa, Uganda and Kenya.

Strengths

Sources speak highly of the group: "They are an extremely competent, experienced and knowledgeable team," adding: "They are very customer-focused."

Work highlights

Advised MIC Tanzania on the acquisition of Zanzibar Telecommunications.

Notable practitioners

Asha-Sabrina Ayub continues to enhance her standing in the market, with notable corporate transactional experience. In addition to assisting clients with M&A, she provides counsel on lending and project finance.

Audax Kameja remains one of the most notable practitioners in the Tanzanian disputes market. He is particularly highly regarded for his involvement in both local and international arbitration proceedings, and wins further recognition for his work on IP and tax disputes.

Wilbert Kapinga is a hugely well-respected lawyer who draws plaudits from market commentators for his "excellent track record." He is readily instructed for his counsel on high-value corporate and financing transactions, with further regard for his work on projects and disputes.