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Arusha & Mwanza, Tanzania

Your Business
is Our Business

Merit Attorneys is a premier law firm delivering cutting-edge legal services to local, national and international clients across Tanzania and the Sub-Saharan region.

Why Merit Attorneys

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Practice AreasFrom corporate law to wildlife & natural resources
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Office LocationsArusha & Mwanza — East Africa's fastest-growing cities
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Corporate ClientsServing banks, mining firms, hotels & multinationals
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Diligence In all we do
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Efficiency Timely solutions
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Confidentiality Your trust, protected
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Excellence Beyond standard
Merit Attorneys Law Office
18+ Clients Served

A Partner of Choice
in Your Success

Merit Attorneys is a law firm providing cutting-edge legal services and solutions to local, national and international clients. Teamed up with young, experienced, enthusiastic and well-versed legal practitioners, the Firm enjoys prominent presence at the fastest growing cities of Arusha and Mwanza in the Sub-Saharan region.

We provide services tailored to the specific needs of both corporate and individual clients, working dedicatedly to deliver the best legal solutions. Our attorneys bring deep expertise across sectors including banking, real estate, corporate governance, mining, wildlife law and civil litigation.

Client Focus
"You are why we are"
Professionalism
Our fast and hard rule
Team Work
Two heads are better than one

Areas of Practice

Comprehensive legal expertise across Tanzania's most dynamic sectors.

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Land Law & Conveyance

Advising on acquisition and disposition of land interests, change of land uses, mortgages, leases, and all conveyance-related documents.

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Employment & Labour Relations

Employment contracts, disciplinary matters, termination procedures, collective bargaining, work permits, and representation in tribunals and courts.

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Banking & Financial Institutions

Due diligence on borrowers, loan agreements, security documents, loan recovery services, receiverships, liquidations, and rescheduling arrangements.

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Tax Laws & Taxation Consultancy

Tax planning, compliance arrangements, dispute resolution, and representation at Tax Tribunals while maximizing and protecting tax benefits.

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Wildlife & Natural Resources

Wildlife conservation law, tourism investment advisory, hunting block applications, quota allocations, and photographic safari regulations.

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Mining, Gas & Oil

Mineral rights due diligence, joint venture formation, mines development agreements, and service agreements for companies and individuals.

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Corporate Law & Secretarial Services

Company formation, BRELA filings, board meetings, statutory books, corporate restructuring, and establishing foreign corporate presence in Tanzania.

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Insurance Law & Practice

Insurance underwriting setup, brokerage, agency networks, mergers and acquisitions, claims handling, fast-track arbitrations and mediations.

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Civil, Criminal & Specialized Litigation

Prosecution and defence across District Courts, High Court, Court of Appeal, Commercial Division, CMA, and Land Tribunals throughout Tanzania.

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Advisory Services

Professional associations, estates planning, mergers and acquisitions, projects financing, and investment advisory for corporate and individual clients.

Our Legal Team

Young, experienced and enthusiastic legal practitioners dedicated to delivering the finest legal solutions.

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Willybright Mamkwe
Partner – LL.B UDSM

Formerly at Mawalla Advocates for over six years, Willybright brings vast experience in corporate law, real estate, banking and financing. He specializes in syndicated loans, joint ventures, corporate restructuring, debt recovery, and bond issuances for major financial institutions.

Corporate Law Real Estate Banking Wealth Management
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Heri Emmanuel
Partner – LL.B SAUT; PGD LST

Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania, Heri is a Mandela Washington Fellowship alumnus (University of Delaware). He specializes in regulatory compliance, mining, insurance law, probate, and investment advisory. He is also the co-founder and Executive Chairperson of an NGO providing free legal services to disadvantaged communities.

Regulatory Compliance Mining Law Insurance Estates Planning
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Gabriel Malyampa
Partner – LL.B UDOM; PGD LST

Gabriel specializes in financial leasing — including mortgage instruments, official land registry searches, onsite collateral verification, and loan recovery litigation. He gained his niche at W.A.L Mirambo and Company Advocates before joining Merit Attorneys.

Financial Leasing Conveyancing Debt Recovery Civil Litigation
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Ghati Mseti
Legal Officer – LST Graduate

A law school graduate from the Law School of Tanzania, Ghati assists the firm's lawyers in litigation planning and trial undertakings, legal research, and drafting. She is also in charge of the legal officers and administrative and supporting staff.

Legal Research Litigation Support Drafting
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Denis Didas
Associate – LL.B; PGD in Legal Practice

Denis holds a Bachelor of Laws degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, equipping him with both the academic grounding and practical skills required in modern legal work. He is a detail-oriented advocate who brings precision and professionalism to every matter he handles. Denis advises individual and corporate clients on a wide spectrum of property and business-related legal matters, with particular strength in navigating Tanzania's land tenure framework, drafting conveyance instruments, and managing complex lease arrangements. His background in civil litigation further enables him to represent clients effectively before courts and tribunals when disputes arise.

Real Estate Land Acquisition Conveyancing & Leases Civil Litigation Corporate Law
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David Kahwa
Associate – Legal Practitioner

David is a dedicated legal practitioner with a sharp focus on property law and employment relations. He brings hands-on experience in advising clients through the full cycle of real estate and land acquisition transactions in Tanzania, from due diligence and title verification to completion of transfers. His command of Labour Laws allows him to guide both employers and employees through workplace disputes, contract preparation, and regulatory compliance, ensuring that client interests are well-protected. In civil litigation matters, David is a composed and thorough advocate who approaches each case with analytical rigour and a client-centred strategy.

Real Estate Land Acquisition Labour Laws Civil Litigation

Our Clients

We are proud to serve a diverse portfolio of clients spanning mining, hospitality, banking, agriculture and tourism industries.

Nyamigogo Grand Vezir Holdings (Elution & Mining)
Demeter Financial & Insurance Company
Mbogo Mining Company Limited
Vision Fund Commercial Bank
Bulk Distributors LTD
Golden Land Shelters Limited
Danken Cropsciences Company Limited
Kili Agro Company Limited
Africa Galleria Limited
Ngorongoro Safari Lodge (T/S Gibbs Farm)
Sibros (T) Limited
Africa Bulk Supplies Limited
Mr Bodo Hotel & Restaurant Limited
Tourism Services Tanzania Ltd (T/a Serena Hotel)
Eshkesh Safaris Limited
Plains Adventures Safaris Limited

Let's Work Together

We are ready to listen to your legal needs and provide sound, practical solutions. Reach our offices in Arusha or Mwanza today.

Arusha Office

Plot No 160, Block KK, House No 22, Oloirien
P.O. Box 15886, Arusha – Tanzania
wilbright@meritattorneys.co.tz

Mwanza Office

Plot No. 52 Block 'M', Rufiji Street
P.O. Box 202, Mwanza – Tanzania
heri@meritattorneys.co.tz

Banking Details

NMB PLC Bank (Tanzania) Limited – Arusha Branch
USD Account: 42810007042
TZS Account: 42810006980

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