Corporate and Business Division
The Corporate and Business Law Division in the Commercial Law Department has wide and extensive experience in acting for both corporate and other clients engaged in all sectors of the economy. We also handle the incorporation of companies and business enterprises; the preparation, perusal, authentication and witnessing of commercial contracts and agreements; loan agreements; the drafting and perusal of banking securities that involve companies such as debentures; share purchase Agreements and shareholders’ Agreements. Our Firm further provides legal advice as necessary to its clients in various business areas that such clients are involved in.
Intellectual Property Law
It is now acknowledged that intangible assets are integral part of any Organization and the economy at large. In recognition of this fact, our Firm has acquired expertise in matters relating to advisory, registration and dispute resolution of all manners of Intellectual Property (IP) including Patents, Utility Models, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Domain Names and Franchising, Industrial Designs, Copyright, Anti- Counterfeit Procedures, Plant Breeders’ Rights and Geographical Indications. The Intellectual Proper ty Division, under the Commercial and Corporate law Department, has continued to gain extensive experience both locally and in the vast East African region including major wins in IP Cases from acting for Clients who are drawn from a number of industries and sectors.
Pensions Law
The Pensions Division in the Commercial Department advises clients on the Retirement Benefits matters. Our clients include Pension Schemes and service providers for Schemes such as Administrators and Founders of Retirement Benefit schemes. The administrators that the Firm has been retained to act for have a cumulative docket of of schemes. The Firm drafts Trust Deeds and Rules for Pension Schemes and other documents such as Deeds of Amendment and Deeds of Appointment.
Tax Law
The Firm's Tax Division provides comprehensive tax services to both local and international clients across various sectors, ensuring compliance with tax laws while optimizing efficiency. Their offerings include tax advisory, helping businesses navigate the tax implications of corporate deals, restructuring, and reorganization. Additionally, the division specializes in tax dispute resolution, representing clients in complex cases against the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) and guiding them through audits and litigation. Furthermore, they conduct tax due diligence, particularly in mergers and acquisitions, assessing tax liabilities, preparing Tax Deeds, and negotiating tax warranties and indemnities to safeguard client interests.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Under the Commercial Law Department, the Firm has offered services on projects as legal advisor for companies or entities that require restructuring or privatization. We have acted for companies and individuals investing in other companies, private equities and divesting companies by handling the transaction structuring and ensuring that all compliance requirements are met. These include liaising with regulatory authorities. The Firm also has an expertise in mergers and acquisitions and advising clients in respect of the competition issues that may arise from similar transactions.
Private Equity Transactions
The quality and speed with which Private Equity (PE) investment transactions are carried out under the modern investment space will determine whether a deal will be secured and sealed. Our firm has experience and skill to provide support to clients at each stage of PE deals; assist in structuring PE transactions; advise on initial fundraising and creation of PE investment fund; evaluate target investments which are under consideration, advise on the management of portfolio companies and advise on requisite transactions on exit from investment.
Technology, Privacy and Data Protection.
The uptake of technology as a business tool and advancement of processes has seen a rise in business restructuring to leverage on benefits of technology. Our Firm has successfully handled various instructions by tech companies, associations and individual clients. We prepare and review software licensing contracts, tech-based branding and advise clients on compliance with various laws relating to technology. The sensitive nature of data, including personal and commercial records calls for dedicated compliance with principles of data protection.
Employment and Labour Law
Under our Commercial Law Department, we draft the various Letters of Engagement or Employment Contracts for several of our corporate clients. We also draft various policies that are required at the workplace and are also involved in Collective Bargaining Agreements that our clients may wish to enter into with any of their union sable staff. We also advise them on any breaches of employment contracts and defend them in any Civil Litigation that may arise.
Sale and Purchase
The Real Estate Sale & Purchase Division handles property transactions; the services offered extend from Transactional Due Diligence, Preparation of Sale Agreements, Land Subdivision, Change of Use and Planning, Environmental Compliance, Structuring Joint Ventures between Land Owners, Financiers and Developers, Handling Sophisticated Mixed Use Development Transactions, Tax and general conveyance for our clients and emphasizing terms that protect our clients’ interests.
Securities
The Banking and Securities Division helps drive business and personal development growth by drafting, preparing and perfecting facility agreements which include First- and Third-Party Charges, assets debentures, corporate guarantees, deeds of exclusion, accompanying board resolutions amongst others. The Division further advises various lenders on suitable security documentation that may secure the Lenders’ interest and has over time worked closely with affiliate Divisions in the Firm in handling delicate banking disputes and debt recovery.
Environmental Law
Under our three Departments, we offer advice to developers and other property dealers as to the regulations regarding their enterprises and how best to proceed in keeping with the environmental regulations in place. We also counsel and work for major regulatory bodies as to the conduct and approach to all the legal issues touching on the environment. We have also appeared in several instances for our clients before the National Environmental Counsel.
Leases
The Leases Division under our Conveyancing and Property Law Department handles the drafting and registration of leases for various landlords of commercial buildings. We liaise with property agents to ensure that the letters of offer are duly executed to enable us prepare the leases. We are also involved in the registration process to ensure that the leases are registered so as to protect our clients’ interests. We also review lease agreements for individual clients and advise on any changes in the Tanzanian Land Law that may affect tenancies.
General Litigation
Our Civil Litigation Department deals with different forms of litigation that arise during the ordinary course of business where we need to file a suit on behalf of or defend any cases that are filed against our clients. These may be disputes arising out of contractual breach or leases, tenancies and licenses and other matters where a party may feel that they need to take action in court to enforce their claims.
Arbitration and Mediation
Under the Civil Litigation Department, the Firm has undertaken arbitration proceedings for its clients. The Advocates in the Firm have undertaken courses in arbitration and mediation. Disputes inevitably occur even where meticulous preparation and avoidance mechanisms are applied. It is for this reason that we have established a department to exclusively deal and assist the other Departments in dispute resolution.
Debt Recovery
Under the Civil Litigation Department at the Firm, we act for clients who wish to recover amounts that are lent to persons and institutions under debt recovery work that we do for our clients including banks and other financial institutions. Additionally, we take up Civil or Commercial Litigation that may be filed against our corporate clients arising out of claims of breach of contract or otherwise that involves payment of some sums. We also institute such Litigation where necessary on behalf of our clients
Family Division
The Family Law Division seeks to find solutions to issues relating to often complex relationships between individuals who share a domestic connection including marriage and parenthood among others. It therefore involves work with varying groups, from children to the elderly and any other in between. Some of the issues dealt with include marriage, divorce, dissolution, division of property, child custody, parental rights and obligations, adoption inter alia.
Conveyancing Property Law
LawFinity & Co. Advocates, through its Conveyancing and Property Law Department, provides comprehensive legal support on real estate transactions, including property purchases, securitization for loans, and mortgages. The department is structured into three divisions: Sale & Purchase, Securities, and Leases, ensuring specialized expertise in each area. The Firm drafts all necessary conveyancing documents, facilitates property transfers, and expedites registrations through its strong working relationships with various land offices across the country.
Constitutional & Human Rights Division
There is always need for litigation to seek clarification or guidance on the meaning, interpretation and implementation of the Constitution because social and political issues keep changing or developing. The Constitutional Division of the Firm deals with the interpretation and application of the powers, rights and freedoms established by the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania of 1977 and its various amendments.