Litigation and Arbitration

We provide legal services in commercial disputes resolution whether it takes place in a form of litigation or arbitration. In most cases, we encourage and assist our clients to resolve commercial disputes amicably through negotiation and mediation.

If the parties agree to use arbitration as a dispute settlement mechanism, we provide services at every stage of arbitration. Our services include drafting arbitration agreement and interpreting already drafted or agreed arbitration agreement; assisting in the process of appointment of arbitrators; assisting in the process of commencement of the arbitration by determining all procedural and evidential matters; assisting in the hearing process; assisting in the process of challenging the award; assisting in the process of enforcing the award; and providing expert opinion on Tanzanian law matters to pending arbitrations in foreign countries.

If the parties have to resort to litigation, we assist and advice on litigation process. Commercial litigation in Tanzania has been transformed by creation of the Commercial Division of the High Court of Tanzania. Following the creation of the Commercial Division of the High Court of Tanzania, commercial disputes can now be adjudicated within a short period and in a more efficient manner. Furthermore, the creation of the Land Division of the High Court of Tanzania has also increased efficiency in the process of property disputes adjudication. The Land Division of the High Court of Tanzania adjudicates disputes on properties (including commercial disputes involving properties) in a quick and more efficient manner. Other specialized tribunals where we provide litigation services include Fair Competition Tribunal, Trademark Office, Patent Office, Tax Appeals Board and Tax Appeals Tribunal.