FB Attorneys

About Us

FB Attorneys is a top-tier law firm in Tanzania with over 70 years of unmatched cumulative experience and a thorough knowledge of colloquial practices within the East African region and beyond. Our seasoned attorneys are dedicated to providing comprehensive legal solutions for corporate and commercial matters including but not limited to: Arbitration, Aviation, Banking, Finance and Capital Markets Law, Competition Law, Compliance and Advisory, Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Employment Law, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Land law, Litigation, Mining, Oil and Gas, Project Finance and International Trade, Real Estate, Tax and Telecommunications amongst others.

Corporate Affairs

We are held in high esteem throughout the region and internationally. Our stellar reputation has been built on successfully handling complex business transactions that require high level of sophistication. Our litigation team continues to handle large value contentious matters within and outside of Tanzania. Frequently relied upon by clients as the preferred law firm to navigate legal challenges with expertise and integrity, FB Attorneys has consistently been ranked as a top law firm in Tanzania.

The lawyers at FB Attorneys have established long-standing relationships with some of the leading corporations and financial institutions, government entities, regulatory bodies, not-for-profit organizations, and other prominent public and private sectors in East Africa and beyond.

Firm Culture and Diversity

The firm prides itself on excellence, especially when it comes to providing practical advice at all levels while carefully paying attention to detail. Local and regional clients appreciate the law firm’s innate understanding of their industries; to that end, international clients rely on FB Attorneys for comprehensive and contextual knowledge of how to conduct business in the region. Our team is qualified in other vertical business areas that range from accounting and financial mathematics to criminology and economics, an added benefit that gives the FB team a unique angle to deliver more effective and empathetic legal solutions.

At FB Attorneys, we foster a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and respect, where every voice is valued. Diversity is a cornerstone of our firm, driving innovation and strengthening our ability to serve a broad spectrum of clients. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we represent. Our team embraces different perspectives to deliver the best suited solutions.

Our experience

In response to increasing client demands, FB Attorneys has expanded its operations.  To ensure efficient and reliable delivery of services, the firm has a dedicated Corporate Relations department that is responsible for managing all client matters and enforcing quality assurance. The firm comprises a staff of well-established attorneys who possess a solid reputation known both locally and internationally, advising on corporate, commercial and litigation matters for clients in the following locations:

  • Africa
  • North, Central and South America
  • Europe
  • Australia
  • Middle and Far East
  • Asia

With a strong team that understands the intricacies facing commercial practices, the strategy of focusing on the corporate blueprint has yielded excellent results.  FB Attorneys has a proven track record of working on highly technical and advanced assignments for clients who are leaders in their respective industries and successfully delivering favourable results.

Practice Areas:

  • Arbitration
  • Aviation
  • Banking
  • Finance and Capital Market
  • Competition Law
  • Compliance
  • Corporate Law
  • Employment Law
  • Litigation
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Land Law
  • Mining
  • Oil and Gas
  • Project Finance and International Trade
  • Real Estate
  • Tax Law
  • Telecommunications

Highlights:

The firm’s merits are reflected in its inclusion in the top tiers in both the IFLR and Chamber rankings. A suite of sought-after clients have benefited from FB’s hard-won achievements.

  • General Business Law ( Band 1) – Chambers and Partners
  • IFLR 1000 – Tier 1 – Financial and Corporate
  • IFLR 1000 – Tier 1 – Energy and Infrastructure
  • Legal 500 – Legal Market Overview (Tier 1)

Kiswahili, English, German, Gujerati, Hindi

8th floor, Amani Place, Ohio Street P.O. Box 19813 Dar es Salaam Tanzania

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