‘Driven by integrity, excellence, and a genuine commitment to clients’ success’, DLA Piper Africa, Tanzania (IMMMA Advocates) is a full-service firm in Tanzania, noted for its capabilities in banking and finance, corporate and commercial work, and disputes. The banking and finance practice, led by Sadock Magai and Madina Chenge, advises local and international financial institutions on cross-border financing. Angela Mndolwa heads the construction and transport offering, guiding clients through transactional and regulatory mandates, while Burure Ngocho advises on corporate and commercial matters. Dispute resolution is overseen by Gaspar Nyika, with Samah Salah supporting on litigation and employment matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team combines global standards with local knowledge, ensuring tailored, practical services.’
- 'The team also embraced innovation leveraging legal tech and agile processes to deliver efficient, transparent, and high-impact legal services.'
- 'The individual we work with - Mr Gaspar Nyika and Samah Salah - are driven by integrity, excellence, and a genuine commitment to clients' success.'
- 'Angela Mndolwa always deals with our queries and matters promptly and ensures follow up with her team of associates in her department and colleagues in other departments.'
- ‘Organized, committed, professional and trustworthy.’
- 'IMMMA Advocates have the best legal minds in banking and finance law and corporate transactions in Tanzania. Their team has the necessary experience, skills and business acumen to exceed clients' expectations. With IMMMA Advocates, one will experience unmatched service delivery.'
- 'Madina Chenge has been outstanding for the services that she provides, always engaging with the client to understand what the client wants and needs so as to come up with the right solution.'
- ‘Gaspar Nyika - experienced in litigation and arbitration, a meticulous and keen lawyer to trust. Madina Chenge - reliable on contracts and financial projects advisory services particularly in pointing out risks to client.'
Key clients
- Vodacom Tanzania Ltd
- CRDB Bank PLC
- National Bank of Commerce (NBC)
- NCBA Bank Tanzania Limited (NCBA)
- Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB)
- Serengeti Breweries Ltd
- Songas Limited
- Citibank Tanzania Limited
- Africa Global Logistics (AGL)
Work highlights
Advised Africa Global Logistics Tanzania Ltd (AGL) on the registration and development of a USD 15.42m warehouse project in Ubungo, Dar es Salaam.
Advised Tanzania International Container Services (TICS) on their operations at the Dar es Salaam Port, operated under a PPP framework.
Advised National Bank of Commerce Ltd and NMB Bank Plc. in respect of a syndicated term loan financing to raise USD 200m for the Revolutionary government of Zanzibar, acting through the President’s Office.
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Practice head
Sadock Magai; Gaspar Nyika; Samah Salah; Madina Chenge; Angela Mndolwa; Burure Ngocho