Carolyne Muro
Ms. Muro is a respected law practitioner and founding partner of Joachim & Jacobs Attorneys in Tanzania’s business hub - Dar es Salaam. She is licensed to practice law in mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar and has been on practice for over thirteen (13) years, with key expertise in banking, structured finance, corporate, mergers and acquisition.
Credentials
Diploma in Legal Practice, Law of Tanzania (Advocate)
Master of Science in Business Management, University of Glamorgan, South Wales, UK
Bachelor of Laws Degree (Hons), Tumaini University, Iringa University College, Iringa Tanzania
EXPERTISE
- Legal Counsel and Advisor
SEMC0 Maritime & Rolls Royce, UK (Power Division) - Provided legal counsel and tax advisory services concerning an engineering, design, and procurement contract with Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) for a 60MW HFO-plant in Nyakato Mwanza. Handled court cases related to tax disputes.
Mergers & Acquisitions - Led transaction advisement for mergers and acquisitions involving entities like City Lodge Tanzania and Perspective Tanzania Limited.
Financial Transactions - Acted as lead counsel for Nedbank Limited and Dutch Oak Tree Foundation (DoB Equity) in significant loan transactions supporting key businesses in Tanzania.
- Advisory & Compliance Services
Non-Profit & International Organizations - Offered comprehensive advisory services encompassing immigration, tax consultation, legal compliance, and labour law for both local and international non-profit organizations.
Incorporation & Registration - Assisted numerous clients in the incorporation and registration of diverse legal entities including companies, NGOs, trusts, and societies.
- Due Diligence & Regulatory Compliance
Property Due Diligence - Conducted due diligence investigations for properties, notably Africa Barrick Gold Plc (Africa Barrick Gold) in Tanzania.
Capital Markets & Securities - Provided legal advisory services for Cadagon Financial Ltd in advising Bank of Tanzania and Capital Markets and Securities Authority in the issuance of Municipal Bonds in Tanzania.
Legal Compliance & Research - Conducted in-depth research on compliance requirements, notably for ICICI Bank in India, regarding specific banking products.
- Litigation & Representation
Represented a range of clients in court proceedings such as Tanga Fresh Limited, African Agricultural Technology Foundation, MTI Investment Tanzania, G-Investment, Letshego Microfinance Bank, and RTI International Tanzania. Managed all phases of litigation from investigation to settlement and appeal processes.
CLIENTS SERVED
- Tanzania Breweries Limited
- Rural Electrification Agency (REA)
- Tanga Fresh Limited
- Mbeya Cement Company Limited
- CRDB Bank Plc | Dutch Oak Tree Foundation (DoB Equity)
- Nedbank Limited
- Eastern and Southern African Development Bank
- Norges Vel Tanzania Limited
- RTI International
- SEMCO Maritime – Denmark
- Rolls Royce – the UK
GRACE PHILOTEA JOACHIM
Ms. Joachim is a co-founder of Joachim & Jacobs Attorneys. She is decisive, action-oriented and results-driven. She has abundant experience in Banking and Finance, Probate & Administration of Estates and Corporate and Commercial Law. She also assists clients with precision and eloquence in Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Land and Conveyancing a few to mention.
Credentials
Masters in International Commercial Law (LLM) University of Kent, Canterbury - UK
Bachelor of Laws Degree University of Pretoria, South Africa
Associations
International Bar Association (IBA)
Tanganyika Law Society
East Africa Law Society
EXPERTISE
Employment and Labor Advisory Services
Drafting claims, employment contracts, and legal documentation.
Legal and Tax Advisory
Representing clients in tax-related disputes and negotiating tax assessments.
Incorporation and Registration of Legal Entities
Assisting clients with company registration, compliance, and secretarial services.
Advisor for Non-Profit Organizations
Providing immigration, tax, employment, and labour law advice.
International Legal Consultancy
Offering immigration advisory services to international organizations, managing immigration, citizenship, permits, and visas.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensuring companies operate within legal frameworks and regulations.
Legal Consultancy and Opinion Drafting
Providing advice on legal matters and drafting legal opinions.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Representing clients in court, managing all phases of litigation, settlements, and appeals.
CLIENTS SERVED
- Exim Bank Tanzania Limited
- Cotex Industries Limited
- Virgin Plaza Limited
- Tridea Cosmetics Limited
- Bulyanhulu Gold Mine
- Fireflight Safaris
- North Mara Mine
- Buzwagi Mine
- CRDB Bank Plc
- Dough Works Limited
- Flying Doctors Society of Africa
- Eastern and Southern African Development Bank
- Boart LongYear Tanzania
- Steel Masters Tanzania Limited
- Silafrica Tanzania Limited
- Virgin Plaza Limited