‘Clyde & Co in Tanzania is one of the few law firms that has a reputation of having strong bench strength from partner through to senior associate and junior associate level. They are regarded as a premium and well-rounded team.’

‘Peter Kasanda has a strong network, judgement and reputation. Michael Strain is a partner with a great network across the region and is very commercial.’

‘My general overall impression is that the firm is very responsive and also has a team of expert litigators.’

‘I worked closely with Gerald Nangi and was very impressed by his excellent communication, persuasiveness before the court and clients, interpersonal and negotiation skills, and expert command of the law and civil court procedures.’

‘Well grounded in the reality and the challenges of doing business in Africa, with a culturally sensitive manner but also reflecting the need for transparent processes and outcomes.’

‘Michael Strain is an optimist, but is brutally honest and not afraid to give the tough advice when needed. Peter Kasanda is a consummate diplomat and has an ability to see through an issue and arrive at a consensus. James Pius is thorough and diligent.’

‘They have a combination of great integrity, client focus and knowledge of the local market context – that’s what sets them apart.’

‘Mike Strain is the key person for me. I fundamentally trust his judgement and guidance which, combined with his deep experience and reliability, is an invaluable asset in an emerging market context where so much boils down to strong contextual knowledge and networks.’

‘FB Attorneys is an excellent full-service firm. They are my go-to firm in Tanzania. They are very responsive and always deliver on time. Their legal advice is very practical and commercial.’

‘FAyaz Bhojani is outstanding. He is bright, responsive and very commercially minded. He is a standout lawyer and leads his teams well. Alyshah Bharwani is an up-and-coming associate within the team.’

‘Robust, principled and pragmatic advice and support.’

‘What stands out about the firm is the collaboration between the client and the partners and associates, the flexibility of their billing structure, and the immediate availability, professionalism and knowledge of the team.’

‘Amish Shah is very patient and understands the client’s business needs.’

‘A strong, proactive and diverse team which has managed to use technology during this pandemic to deliver a quality service. Amish Shah and Shamiza Ratansi are both practical and have a business-minded approach to legal matters.’

‘A dedicated team which pays attention to even the most minute details, gives well-researched advice and is up to date with legal developments in Tanzania. They listen to and understand the issues and come up with impeccable solutions.’

‘They stand out for their personal attention to clients and tailored solutions to legal problems. The team are very competent, pleasant and professional – a real pleasure to work with.’

‘Shamiza Ratansi is the outstanding individual in the team. She has a wide breadth of experience and knowledge in law and the business environment and is well known and well regarded in Tanzania.’

‘Shamiza Ratansi gives very practical advice. She is well connected with developments on the ground in Tanzania and is pragmatic. Amish Shah also provides clear-cut, practical and user-friendly advice. The lawyers at ARS are highly responsive and able to advise on complex matters under time pressure.’