Practice Areas

We have extensive experience in taxation law, offering solutions addressing local and cross-border tax challenges
- Structuring advice to optimize tax liability in corporate transactions. Tax-efficient planning for wealth management, succession, and
- Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).
- Guidance on indirect tax costs related to sourcing, distribution, and supply chains.
- Representation in audits, investigations, and complex tax disputes before relevant authorities.

Our corporate practice provides strategic and transactional legal support across industries.
- Comprehensive support in mergers, acquisitions, investments, and divestments.
- Drafting and negotiating optimal commercial arrangements and governance frameworks.
- Representation in commercial disputes and shareholder litigation.
- Advisory to boards on directors’ duties, corporate compliance, governance, and risk.

We advise on all aspects of financial structuring and regulatory compliance for financial transactions.
- Legal structuring and documentation for equity and debt financing.
- Support in securitization, refinancing, and court-approved financial restructuring.
- Legal, due diligence, and transaction execution in domestic and cross-border deals.
- Dispute resolution support in finance-related litigation and arbitration.

We offer integrated project finance solutions tailored to large-scale transactions.
- End-to-end structuring and execution of financing arrangements.
- Advisory on risk mitigation, covenant compliance, and regulatory approvals.
- Security structuring, perfection, and enforceability review of project documents.
- Legal support throughout the project lifecycle to ensure compliance and viability.

We offer integrated project finance solutions tailored to large-scale transactions.
- End-to-end structuring and execution of financing arrangements.
- Advisory on risk mitigation, covenant compliance, and regulatory approvals.
- Security structuring, perfection, and enforceability review of project documents.
- Legal support throughout the project lifecycle to ensure compliance and viability.

Our dispute resolution team is equipped to handle high-stakes litigation and arbitration.
- Representation is at all levels of courts in Tanzania, including the Court of Appeal.
- Advisory and representation in both domestic and international arbitration forums.
- Support in mediation, conciliation, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
- Pre-dispute risk assessment, case strategy, and dispute preparedness advisory.

We advise clients on distressed assets, corporate turnaround, and insolvency processes.
- Structuring and documentation for borrower and lender-side insolvency matters.
- Support in pre-distress scenarios and contingency planning.
- Legal representation in bankruptcy, recovery proceedings, and enforcement actions.
- Advisory on regulatory compliance in restructuring and liquidation processes.

Our regulatory practice supports clients in navigating complex sectoral frameworks.
- Advisory on regulatory obligations across finance, energy, telecoms, and other sectors.
- Representation in proceedings before regulators, tribunals, and judicial forums.
- Legal input in policy development, impact analysis, and risk mitigation planning.
- Advocacy on behalf of industry clients in legislative or regulatory reforms.

We offer end-to-end legal solutions in real estate transactions and development.
- Structuring of acquisition, financing, and exit arrangements for properties and portfolios.
- Legal due diligence on title, encumbrances, documentation, and statutory compliance.
- Advisory on development rights, zoning, environmental permits, and approvals.
- Assistance in property-related restructuring, litigation, and asset recovery.

We assist in navigating regulatory scrutiny and competition law enforcement.
- Representation in cartel, market dominance, and anti-competitive conduct cases.
- Filing and advisory support in merger control during corporate transactions.
- Defense in enforcement actions and litigation before competition authorities.
- Development of compliance programs tailored to specific industry requirements.

We advise clients on legal issues across digital infrastructure, content, and data use.
- Structuring and execution support for transactions in the tech and media space.
- Drafting and negotiation of service, licensing, and outsourcing agreements.
- Advisory on data privacy, cybersecurity, and localization compliance
- Representation before sector regulators and judicial bodies.

We offer comprehensive advisory and compliance support in environmental law and ESG.
- Guidance on regulatory frameworks and environmental approvals.
- Legal support in EHS audits, risk assessments, and sector-specific compliance.
- Representation in environmental litigation and enforcement proceedings
- ESG-related legal advisory, including sustainable investment frameworks in Tanzania.

We assist clients with both operational and strategic employment matters.
- Advisory on employment law, contracts, and workforce policies.
- Legal representation in labor disputes, including strikes and workplace investigations.
- Structuring of executive compensation, Employee Stock
- Ownership Plan (ESOP), and tax-optimized employee benefits.
- Support in internal investigations, disciplinary processes, and compliance reporting.

We advise individuals, families, and institutions on succession planning, asset protection, and fiduciary management.
- Drafting and administration of wills, trusts, and estate planning instruments.
- Structuring family-owned businesses and intergenerational asset transfers.
- Advisory on probate, executorship, and estate settlement procedures. Legal support in contentious estate matters, inheritance claims, and trust disputes.

We offer legal support in navigating advertising standards, promotions, and marketing regulations.
- Advisory on regulatory compliance for campaigns across media platforms.
- Review and structure of sponsorships, endorsements, and promotional agreements.
- Risk assessment for advertising claims, product labeling, and consumer rights.
- Representation before advertising standards bodies and enforcement agencies.

We provide legal advisory tailored to the evolving needs of digital finance and financial innovation.
- Structuring of digital platforms, payment systems, and virtual asset offerings.
- Licensing, compliance, and engagement with financial sector regulators.
- Advisory on data privacy, cybersecurity, and transactional risk in FinTech ecosystems.
- Drafting of user terms, service agreements, and technology-related contracts.

We support businesses in aligning legal compliance with sustainability and responsible governance goals.
- Legal advisory on ESG-aligned investments and operational risk mitigation.
- Support with ESG disclosures, reporting obligations, and stakeholder engagement.
- Integration of ESG principles into contracts, supply chains, and investment decisions.
- Regulatory support in environmental compliance, social impact, and governance policies.

We advise public entities, investors, and developers on PPP frameworks and transactions.
- Structuring and negotiation of concession agreements and project documents.
- Legal risk assessment, tender compliance, and bid support advisory.
- Support in project finance, dispute management, and regulatory clearances.
- Advisory on lifecycle compliance and exit strategy planning in PPP projects.

We provide tailored legal advisory to artists, athletes, media personalities, and public figures on matters relating to brand management, reputation, and commercial engagements.
Contract drafting, review, and negotiation for endorsements, sponsorships, and brand licensing. Advisory on publicity rights, image protection, and intellectual property use.
Legal support in media appearances, collaborations, digital content monetization, and exclusivity agreements.
Risk management in defamation, reputation threats, and dispute resolution involving talent representation.

Representative Clientele
At Gerics Attorneys, we serve a broad and diverse client base across industries, jurisdictions, and levels of operation. Our practice is structured to meet the distinct legal needs of businesses, institutions, and individuals—offering solutions that are commercially aligned, sector-specific, and strategically sound. Our clients include:-
Start-Ups and Emerging Ventures
We advise early-stage companies operating in health tech, agribusiness, creative and cultural industries, fintech, brand management, digital media, and professional services. These clients rely on us for formation, investment structuring, shareholder relations, regulatory compliance, IP protection, and long-term legal planning as they scale and enter new markets.
Large Group Companies and Multinational Corporations
We support large corporate groups and multinational enterprises in sectors such as construction, mining, energy, logistics, financial services, infrastructure, telecommunications, and manufacturing. Our engagement covers high-value transactions, group restructuring, capital markets, regulatory strategy, ESG frameworks, and large-scale dispute resolution, often across borders
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
We work closely with owner-managed businesses, family enterprises, and growth-stage SMEs across Tanzania, offering practical legal guidance on corporate governance, commercial contracts, tax planning, compliance, employment law, business continuity, and asset protection.
Public Institutions, International Organisations, NGOs, and Development Partners
We provide institutional advisory on regulatory frameworks, public sector contracting, ESG compliance, public-private partnerships (PPPs), and impact-driven legal solutions. Our team is also experienced in working with donor-funded programs and sector-specific legal reform projects.
Private Clients, Executives, and Public Figures
We offer discreet and tailored legal services to high-net-worth individuals, senior executives, celebrities, and entrepreneurs—covering trusts and estate planning, private investments, personal brand and reputation management, intellectual property protection, employment structuring, and conflict resolution.

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