At B & E AKO LAW we have a highly qualified team which is intricately focused on resolving high risk litigation, and conduct arbitrations to resolve local and international commercial disputes. Our team is well braced to handle courts supervised and out-of- court / private mediations and other dispute settlement mechanisms. We draw our strength as a firm from our ability to deal with multi-jurisdictional problems through coordinated teamwork which in turn has us well positioned to offer first-class dispute resolution services, that covers a wide scope of practice areas including but not limited to commercial dispute, competition, land disputes, banking and !nance, debt recovery, labor disputes, and criminal cases.
B & E AKO LAW acts for both claimants and defendants in large-scale, high value and complex cases. We work to resolve the high-pressure disputes that can arise around high-stakes commercial transactions, enabling our clients to focus on the most important thing their business. Our advocates are adept at advising on and resolving issues such as contractual in terpretation, joint venture and shareholder disagreements and post acquisition disputes while working in close unison with our corporate/transaction department. We are also called on at the advisory stage(s) to mitigate the risk of litigation and limit the potential loss and disrup- tion to our clients.
Where court proceedings are required, our team has experienced advocates and experts to obtain the most favourable outcome for our clients. Our team can act quickly to seek injunctive relief, should urgent action be needed to protect our client’s valuable rights or assets. We can also assist when counterparties abuse the availability of injunctive relief to obtain illegitimate bargaining power and threaten the completion of large and complex transactions.
Where it is apparent that court proceedings may not result in a positive outcome, you can count on us to advise on alternative approaches to dispute resolution. Our team advises clients on complex domestic and international commercial arbitration matters such as pre-arbitration strategy, settlement discussions, representation during arbitral proceedings and recognition and enforcement of awards or challenges. B & E AKO LAW has significant experience in national and international institutional arbitrations under numerous rules such as UNCITRAL, ICC, LCIA, SIAC and other specialist institutions. Further, the Firm regularly advises and acts in international law disputes concerning, amongst others, Bilateral Investor Treaty (BIT) issues and proceedings.
Our seamless collaboration with our Corporate Department has enabled our competition practice to offer a broad range of services, including due diligence, drafting contracts, and advising on non-compete clauses, representing clients before competition forums such as Fair Competition Commission (FCC) and the Fair Competition Tribunal (FCT. We also advise on com-petition concerns at mergers and acquisitions, and for licensing and franchising agreements.
Merger and acquisition transactions frequently attract the need for litigation Our M&A litigators work with a variety of companies to anticipate potential issues before a transaction is announced, and then develop strategies throughout the life cycle of merger litigation. We leverage the global reach and wide range of legal disciplines of our full-service law firm and thus have both the knowledge and strategic vision to handle a diverse range of cases, including those involving multiple jurisdictions, expedited discovery and preliminary injunctions.
Regulatory bodies are public, or government agencies created to oversee specific industries and practices. In Tanzania we have a lot of regulatory bodies like , Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) Tanzania Bureau of Standard (TBS), The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA), Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority(TCRA) and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) just to name a few.
Regulatory frame works are constantly evolving across different sectors in Tanzania and the world at large. As transparency rises in importance and the costs of non- compliance with laws and regulations increase, businesses nowadays strive to adopt the growing pressure from regulatory bodies.
At B & E AKO LAW, have experienced legal pundits with huge experience in providing prompt, proactive, and compassionate services to help clients to deal effectively and creatively with regulatory and compliance issues. Our clients come to us to understand their responsibilities, management of risks and lessen the impact of complex regulatory regimes on their transactions on a day-to-day basis.
Every lender by the nature of their operation, eventually gets involved from time to time in litigious during their lifetime. At B & E AKO LAW, we have recovery specialists with extensive experience who can assist mortgage lenders, banks, private lenders, and construction companies on a daily basis with their recovery operations, i.e term loans secured by mortgage, lines of credit secured by mortgage, construction liens, co-ownership liens, commercial secured financing instruments. Our well-established debt recovery practice is recognized as a leader in Tanzania. We offer services to suit all businesses and are known for offering practical and pragmatic advice as well as taking decisive action for our clients when necessary. Our unrivalled experience means we regularly advise on emerging litigation and regulatory developments which impact our clients and their portfolios. We provide a full debt recovery and enforcement service from pre-legal through to enforcement in all courts and jurisdictions in and within the United Republic of Tanzania. Our Firm has set itself apart from our competitors due to our efficient and cost-effective services which is made possible by our highly knowledgeable team and the use of customized case management systems. We also provide regular, tailored reporting to meet our client’s needs.
Our Lawyers have an unmatched experience to help people take care of probate and estate matters whereby we help families, executors, administrators, and other interested parties. Our guidance includes assistance with a full range of issues which include determining whether probate is needed or required, gathering, and creating an inventory of estate assets, notifying creditors, and paying appropriate bills, handling out-of-state property arrangements, and resolving will disputes or other contested matters. We have a well- respected record of creating customized solutions to all types of estate matters.
Probate litigation often involves close family members and are emotional and complex in nature. It is important to havE knowledgeable personnel on your side to represent your interests and the interests of the estate. If you are involved in a dispute involving a will, trust, or other related probate matter, the legal pundits from B & E AKO LAW are your go to
» ESTATE PLANNING
This is the process of preparing for end-of-life issues and planning for what will happen after death. Estate planning is more than simply creating a will. As it is not just the exclusive concerns of the elderly at play but also taking due consideration of assets to protect, family to provide for, or concerns about what will happen to you if you become disabled, seriously injured, or sick, you should create an estate plan. Although estate planning can be complex, there are many specialized estate planning tools available to facilitate the transfer of assets and protect your family and property. B & E AKO LAW can work with you to create a comprehensive estate plan that is tailored to your specific needs
» ADOPTION
The adoption process is guided by laws and regulations from start to finish which have the child’s interests at heart but that also apply to adoptive families and prospective birth mothers. This entails not only the need of conducting adoption in the proper way, but also filling out mountains of paperwork and filing it with the right
department at the right time. Sound stressful? It can be, but the good news for anyone considering adoption is that it does not have to be your job to handle the legal aspects of adoption. B & E AKO LAW, can assist you throughout the process and help you complete a successful adoption as our team is well armed in this arena.
» DIVORCE / MATRIMONIAL PROCEEDINGS.
B & E AKO LAW focuses on reaching practical, effective solutions for people going through divorce or separation. Our team is committed to provide the highest level of
quality legal services for our clients as we always put your needs first and work to help you and your family move forward as practically and emotion free as possible. Safeguarding your financial future during divorce or at the end of your marriage is important to us. We are only successful when you are, and part of that success is ensuring you receive a fair division/dues of your property in matrimonial proceedings. The experience we have gathered in this arena is what makes us stand out as we always consider your unique situation when evaluating, assessing, and dividing assets in a way that protect our clients’ financial heath and future.