ARS Law & Advisories

Tanzania

IFLR1000 Reviews

Financial and corporate

Founded in May of 2017, ARS Law & Advisories is a full-service firm that has allied itself with other firms within the Tanzanian region to provide exemplary service to its clients. The firm’s office is in Dar es Salaam. 

 

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm has substantial experience in financial and corporate practice, as well as in project development. Within financial and corporate, the firm focuses on M&A, but is also strong in capital markets, banking and finance and restructuring and insolvency. 

The particularly adept M&A team regularly advises cross-border clients, specifically private equity firms and financial institutions. 

The project development team is notably active in energy, mining and oil and gas. 

 

Key clients 

The firm’s key clients include Africure Pharmaceuticals , Allen & Overy, Boart Longyear Tanzania, Imaan Finance and Krishna Finance & Investment. 

 

Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

Over the research period, the firm was active in financial and corporate practice. 

The financial and corporate team participated in several M&A transactions, advising acquirers and sellers in complex acquisitions across various industries. The team also participated in numerous confidential matters. 

In March of 2022, the firm recruited partner Dr. Frederick Ringo to join the financial and corporate team. 

 

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

Banking and finance 

"Legal opinion for banking license." 

"They are very thorough and meticulous with their work." 

 

M&A 

"Commitment, professionalism and integrity." 

 

Project development: Energy 

"Thorough knowledge of local laws and regulations and professional in their conduct." 

 

Project development: Infrastructure 

"Easily accessible. Very thorough. Prompt in responding." 

 

Restructuring: Restructuring and insolvency 

"Excellent and fundamental advice and services in property transfer." 

 

Aisaa Kisamo 

"Excellent communication; attention to detail." 

 

Shaimza Ratansi 

"Very active and communicative." 

"Very knowledgeable and thorough in her work. Very responsible lawyer." 

"A good listener to appreciate the position. Provision of carefully considered opinion. Understanding of client concerns. Full inclusion of all case elements." 

 

Amish Shah 

"Ethical approach to business and sound knowledge of local laws and regulations." 

"Integrity - doing the right thing. Know-how - well versed with the local laws and regulations." 

"Responds in a timely manner. Knowledgeable. Easily accessible."