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recognizes the value of efficient, effective and quality services to the clients. In seeking to provide these services, we are guided by our core values of integrity, teamwork, excellence and commitment.
Peter Mwelelo
Peter Mwelelo is the Managing Partner and a leading corporate and commercial and labour laws practitioner in Tanzania. He heads the Firm and advises commercial banks, corporate as well as government entities. Peter practices corporate and commercial law as well as immigration laws. He also possesses considerable expertise in litigations and has acted for clients in high-level disputes.
Peter specializes in energy, natural resources and oil and gas. His work involves a broad range of corporate and commercial advisory services in oil and gas focusing on negotiating and structuring energy, oil and gas agreements, advising on contractual risk management amongst various contracting parties, acquisition and disposal of upstream and downstream oil and gas interests, dispute resolution, renewable energy, and advising on legal and regulatory compliance on all energy related transactions. He also possesses expertise in environmental and health and safety laws for corporate and individual entities in the energy and minerals, industrial and construction sector.
Peter holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Tumaini, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (PGDLP) from the Law School of Tanzania and a Masters of Laws in Corporate and Commercial Law (LL.M) from the University of Dar es Salaam. He is a member of the Tanganyika Law Society (TLS) and the East African Law Society (EALS).
Esther Kuja
Esther Kuja is the Firm’s partner responsible for the supervision of all client matters working alongside the Managing Partner. She is a specialist in Tax Law, projects and infrastructure, corporate and commercial law, the setting of new Companies, Conveyancing, Immigration law, and Intellectual Property Law.
Esther provides advice on a range of tax issues with respect to Income Tax (Corporate Taxation), Value Added Tax, Withholding Tax, Customs, Tax Planning and compliance, Transfer Pricing and International Taxation. She also acts in tax disputes, and has rep resented various corporate clients in high-value tax mandates.
Esther holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Dar es Salaam, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (PGDLP) from the Law School of Tanzania and a Masters of Law in Taxation from the University of Dar es Salaam. She is a member of the Tanganyika Law Society (TLS) and the East African Law Society (EALS).
Pendo Joseph
Pendo Joseph practice focuses on Corporate and Commercial Law, Tax Law, Immigration Law, Intellectual Property Law, Trademark, Copyrights and Patents, Telecommunication Law and corporate restructuring. Additionally she has immense experience in drafting and reviewing agreements and contracts.
Pendo holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Dodoma, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (PGDLP) from the Law School of Tanzania and a Masters of Corporate and Commercial Law (LL.M) from the University of Dar es Salaam. She is also a member of the Tanganyika Law Society (TLS).
Fredy Rugangila
Fredy Rugangila has exclusive specialization in various fields of law and taxation. His legal background as well as extensive experience in taxation enables him to hand i.e. complex files that demand in -depth understanding of the rules of taxation and their integration with law, business and commerce.
Fredy has a wide range of experience in tax litigations and dispute settlement mechanism. He has provided assistance to various clients on tax advisory services and set up companies and branches in Tanzania. His expertise comprises of tax advisory, tax compliance and tax planning (Corporate Tax, Employment Taxes, Capital Gains Tax, Withholding Tax, Stamp Duty and Value Added Tax), Tax Structuring (tax due diligence exercises for mergers and acquisitions and group re-organizations), tax health check, tax audit assistance, tax litigations and dispute resolution with the revenue authority and tax appellate bodies assisting a wide range of companies from multi-disciplinary lie ids including mining, insurance, construction and general enterprises.
Fredy holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Dar es Salaam, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (PGDLP) from the Law School of Tanzania and a Masters of Taxation from the University of Dar es Salaam. He is also a member of the Tanganyika Law Society (TLS) and the East African Law Society (EALS).
Catherine Mokiri
Catherine Mokiri practices Corporate and Commercial Law, Tax Law, Immigration Law, Intellectual Property, Trademark, Copyrights and Patents, Telecommunication Law and Corporate restructuring. Additionally she has immense experience in drafting and reviewing agreements and contracts.
Catherine holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Dar es Salaam, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (PGDLP) from the Law School of Tanzania and a Masters of Arts and Revenue Law and Administration from the Institute of Tax Administration. She is also a member of the Tanganyika Law Society (TLS).
BILLING
Billing by advocates in Tanzania is governed by the Advocates Act and the Advocates’ (Remuneration and Taxation Costs) Rules promulgated thereunder. Therefore, the Firm’s policy of billing its clients is favourable and is tailored to suit our client’s needs. Our approach is both flexible and transparent and the funds are accounted for at the end of each assignment.