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DLA Piper Africa, Tanzania (IMMMA Advocates)

DLA Piper Africa, Tanzania (IMMMA Advocates)‘ Tanzanian office leverages the expertise of the DLA Piper network in order to advise commercial banks, telecoms entities and energy companies on financial and regulatory matters. Angela Mndolwa leads the corporate and M&A department, and Madina Chenge is a key contact for clients in the banking and finance sector. Samah Salah and Sadock Magai advise on employment law issues and restructuring matters respectively, and Burure Ngocho handles intellectual property work. Gaspar Nyika brings extensive experience in handling litigation and commercial arbitration. Protase Ishengoma retired from practice in December 2024.

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Testimonials

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‘IMMMA has very competent staff who carry out appropriate research on matters. Their turnaround time is very good. ’
‘Madina Chenge - very competent corporate lawyer.'
‘The team is open-minded. We experience this through their effective listening, and they are highly responsive whenever we need them.'
‘Madina Chenge's corporate law skills are outstanding, especially in complex commercial or contractual disputes. Her ability to advise on complex commercial negotiations and contract disputes is remarkable.'
'Gaspar Nyika's litigation skills are outstanding.'

Key clients

National Bank of Commerce (NBC)
NCBA Bank Tanzania Limited (NCBA)
Vodacom Tanzania Ltd
Songas Limited
Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB)

Work highlights

Advised the National Bank of Commerce Limited and NMB Bank Plc on a USD 200 million syndicated loan provided to the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar for financing various projects.
Advised NMB Public Limited Company and CRDB Public Limited Company on a TZS 60 billion syndicated loan to the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar.
Assisted Allen & Overy with advising Bollore on the sale of its port and logistics business in Tanzania, and the potential reorganization of six of Bollore’s companies registered in Tanzania.