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Key contacts
Managing Partner: Sadock Magai
Quick facts
# Partners

6

# Other qualified practitioners

15

# Total number of lawyers

21

# Practitioners (worldwide)

100+ partners and 450+ lawyers

Languages

English and Swahili

Network memberships

DLA Piper Africa is a Swiss Verein whose members are comprised of independent law firms in Africa working with DLA Piper.

Key practice areas
Financial and corporate
Energy and infrastructure
Project development
Firm overview

IMMMA Advocates is a leading full-service corporate and commercial law firm in Tanzania, with a multidisciplinary team providing legal services to local and international clients across a broad range of industries. The firm has established a strong market presence through extensive experience in Tanzania and across the wider East African region, advising clients on complex transactions, regulatory matters, disputes and strategic business initiatives. IMMMA is also a member of DLA Piper Africa, providing clients with access to a wider African legal network and cross-border capability.

The firm's core practice areas include banking and finance, corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, project finance and development, energy and infrastructure, oil and gas, mining and natural resources, insurance, telecommunications and technology, employment and labour, tax, real estate, arbitration and commercial litigation, restructuring and insolvency, and immigration.

The firm has a strong track record in complex financing and corporate transactions, including acquisition finance, syndicated lending, refinancing, structured finance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings and regulatory advisory. The firm advised National Bank of Commerce and NMB Bank in connection with a USD 200 million syndicated term loan financing for the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar.

IMMMA has significant project development and infrastructure experience, including advising Africa Global Logistics Tanzania Limited on the USD 15.42 million registration and development of a warehouse project in Ubungo, Dar es Salaam, and advising Tanzania International Container Services in connection with its operations at the Port of Dar es Salaam under a public-private partnership framework.

The firm advised Alliance Insurance Corporation Limited in a merger involving Heritage Insurance Company Kenya Limited, Alliance Insurance Corporation Limited and Heritage Insurance Company (Tanzania) Limited, providing merger-control, competition and regulatory advice through to merger clearance.

IMMMA also acted as lead Tanzanian counsel to Harbor Investment Limited in connection with the proposed sale of its shares in Tanzania International Container Terminal Services to Adani International Ports Holdings PTE Ltd.

Key practice areas

  • Asset finance
  • Banking
  • Capital markets: Debt
  • Capital markets: Derivatives
  • Capital markets: Equity
  • Capital markets: High yield
  • Competition
  • Covered bonds
  • Financial restructuring
  • Financial services regulatory
  • M&A
  • PPP/PFI
  • Private equity
  • Private equity funds
  • Project bonds
  • Project development
  • Project finance
  • Real estate finance
  • Real estate funds
  • Restructuring and insolvency
  • Securitisation
  • Structured finance/securitisation
  • Trade finance
Sector expertise

  • Aviation
  • Banking
  • Construction and materials
  • Consumer goods and services
  • Energy
  • Financial services
  • Food and beverage
  • Gaming
  • Government and public policy
  • Industrials
  • Insurance
  • Mining
  • Natural resources
  • Oil and gas
  • Real estate
  • Technology and telecommunications
  • Tourism
Other offices

DAR ES SALAAM OFFICE

IMMMA House, Plot No. 357
102 United Nations Road, Upanga
PO Box 72484
Dar es Salaam 11103
Tanzania

T: +255 22 2211080-81-83
E:Info@immma.dlapiperafrica.co.tz
W: https://www.dlapiperafrica.com/en/tanzania/index.html

Address:
IMMMA House, Plot No. 357
102 United Nation Road Upanga,
Dar es Salaam
72484
Tanzania
Tel:+255 222 211 080 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.dlapiperafrica.co.tz
2026 Edition
Financial and corporate
19 firms ranked
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Tier 1

ALN Tanzania | A&K Tanzania
3 practice areas
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Clyde & Co
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FB Attorneys
3 practice areas
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IMMMA Advocates
3 practice areas
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Tier 2

Bowmans
2 practice areas
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Dentons EALC East African Law Chambers
3 practice areas
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Tier 3

ARS Law & Advisories
2 practice areas
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Breakthrough Attorneys
2 practice areas
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Velma Law
3 practice areas
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Tier 4

Abenry Advocates
4 practice areas
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CRB Africa Legal
3 practice areas
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FK Law Chambers
1 practice area
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Lawhill & Co
2 practice areas
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REX Advocates
2 practice areas
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Vemma Consult Attorneys
1 practice area
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Notable

Abenry Advocates
4 practice areas
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Asyla Attorneys
3 practice areas
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Extent Corporate Advisory
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KKB Attorneys at Law
2 practice areas
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Victory Attorneys & Consultants
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Project development
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Tier 1

Clyde & Co
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FB Attorneys
3 practice areas
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Tier 2

ALN Tanzania | A&K Tanzania
3 practice areas
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IMMMA Advocates
3 practice areas
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Tier 3

Bowmans
2 practice areas
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Dentons EALC East African Law Chambers
3 practice areas
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Tier 4

Velma Law
3 practice areas
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Notable

Abenry Advocates
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CRB Africa Legal
3 practice areas
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

IMMMA Advocates is a corporate law firm in Tanzania. The firm has three offices in Tanzania in Dar es Salaam, Mwanza and Zanzibar. The firm is particularly strong in project development work but is also very active in financial and corporate work with an emphasis on refinancing and M&A transactions for clients related to financial services. 

 

Highlights  

IMMMA Advocates advised Alliance Insurance Corporation Limited on a merger transaction involving the transfer of shares between Heritage Insurance Company Kenya Limited, Alliance Insurance Corporation Limited, and Heritage Insurance Company (Tanzania) Limited. Acting as lead counsel, the team was responsible for navigating the merger control regime under Tanzanian law, including the preparation and submission of the merger notification to the Fair Competition Commission (FCC), as well as conducting regulatory analysis, advising on competition law implications, and liaising with the FCC to secure merger clearance. The transaction was led by Burure Ngocho and closed in April 2025.  

The firm also advised Harbor Investment Limited in relation to the proposed sale of its shares in Tanzania International Container Terminal Services to Adani International Ports Holdings PTE LTD. As lead counsel, the firm reviewed the share purchase agreement, attended negotiation meetings, prepared ancillary documents, and provided legal advice on the transaction. The transaction was led by Sadock Magai and closed in June 2024.  

 

Key Clients  

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

 

Testimonials 2024/2025  

“Precision, efficient, affordability and professionalism” (Banking & Finance) 

“IMMMA are very thorough in their reviews and pointing out risks that the organization should be aware of.”  (Financial Services Regulatory) 

“What I value most about IMMMA Advocates is their depth of expertise and the practical, business-oriented approach they bring to complex matters.” (Restructuring) 

“For restructuring and portfolio case management, their team demonstrates strong technical competence combined with a deep understanding of the regulatory and commercial environment in Tanzania.” (Restructuring) 

“They are highly responsive, thorough in their analysis, and proactive in anticipating potential risks and opportunities.” (Restructuring) 

“The team stands out for its ability to simplify complex legal issues, provide clear strategic options, and deliver solutions that are not only legally sound but also commercially viable. Their collaborative style and consistency in maintaining high professional standards make them a trusted partner in sensitive and high-stakes assignments.” (Restructuring) 

“We appreciate the firm’s time management, frequent follow ups, and legal updates.” (Restructuring) 

“Gasper Nyika is efficient.” (Banking & Finance) 

"Madina Chenge pays exceptional attention to detail, she is commercially astute, and a brilliant lawyer who de-risks complex deals.” (Restructuring) 

“Angela Mndolwa is a good listener, accessible when needed, has a good understanding of Tanzania legal aspects, active in looking solutions for clients' needs, and gives frequent follow ups to close open items.” (Restructuring) 

"Burure Ngocho is highly solution-oriented and consistently provides sound, well-reasoned legal opinions. She has a strong ability to distil complex issues into practical advice, enabling clear decision-making and effective risk management.” (Restructuring) 

“Burure Ngocho’s approach is thoughtful, pragmatic, and always aligned with the client’s commercial objectives.” (Restructuring) 

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