Dr. FAyaz A. Bhojani is the Managing Partner of FB Attorneys, one of Tanzania’s leading law firms. With over 20 years of experience in corporate legal affairs, he co-leads the firm’s litigation team and is widely recognised for handling complex, high-value disputes and transactions. He represents national, regional, and multinational clients, including state-owned companies and private investors, in arbitral and court proceedings. Dr. Bhojani has appeared before prominent tribunals such as the London Court of International Arbitration, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Singapore International Arbitration Centre, DIFC Courts, as well as the Court of Appeal and High Courts in Tanzania.
Practice Areas
- Corporate Law
- Litigation and Arbitration
- Energy and Extractives (Oil, Gas and Mining)
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Financial Services
- Telecommunications
- Tax and Competition
- Cross-border Transactions
Professional Experience
- Managing Partner, FB Attorneys – leading both corporate and litigation teams.
- Hands-on involvement in drafting, negotiation, and management of high-value commercial transactions.
- Advised and represented clients in mergers, acquisitions, and tax disputes with total values exceeding USD 50 billion and USD 120 billion, respectively.
- Regular counsel on energy, extractives, financial services, and telecommunications projects.
- Worked alongside leading international law firms on complex cross-border transactions and disputes.
Education & Qualifications
- BCom, McGill University
- LLB, University of London
- LLM, University of California, Berkeley
- PhD, University of London
- Actuarial Science, Society of Actuaries (SOA)
Notable Matters / Representative Work
- Represented multinational companies in arbitration before the LCIA, ICC, SIAC, and DIFC Courts.
- Negotiated and executed multi-billion-dollar mergers and acquisitions in oil, gas, and mining sectors.
- Managed complex tax disputes and regulatory matters involving public and private entities.
- Led litigation and transactional teams for high-profile national and international clients.
Publications & Speaking Engagements
- Author of FB Attorneys’ weekly Q&A publication (Daily News) and the Legal Update.
- Recognised as a leading public legal author, providing accessible insights for business and legal communities.
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
- Chambers and Partners – Tanzania Leading Lawyer
- IFLR1000 – Leading Lawyer in Corporate and Finance
- The Legal 500 – Recognised as “a skilled strategist”
Awards & Rankings
Consistently ranked as a top lawyer in Tanzania by Chambers Global, IFLR1000, and The Legal 500.
