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Tanzania's Premier International Law Firm — Est. 2009

Trusted Legal Counsel for
Foreign Investors & Maritime Trade

Arik Law advises foreign investors, multinational corporations, and maritime operators with precise, results-driven legal counsel across Tanzania and East Africa.

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Tanzania Bar Association
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East Africa Coverage
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About the Firm

Pioneering Legal Excellence in Tanzania

Founded in 2009, Arik Law combines local legal fluency with an international standard of responsiveness, discretion, and practical judgment. We help clients navigate Tanzania's commercial, regulatory, and dispute resolution landscape.

Clients come to us for clear advice, careful execution, and calm command of complex issues - from foreign investment vehicles and maritime disputes to tax compliance and cross-border transactions.

About the Firm
Track Record

Trusted by Local & International Clients

From Dar es Salaam to Dubai, London to Singapore — international investors trust Arik Law to navigate Tanzania’s legal terrain with precision and speed.

“Assisted a European mining company in securing a prospecting licence and environmental compliance certification within 60 days — enabling operations to commence on schedule.”

Mining & Resources

“Represented an international shipping operator in a port authority cargo dispute, recovering detained goods and negotiating a settlement that saved six figures in demurrage charges.”

Maritime & Shipping

“Structured a joint venture between a Tanzanian developer and a foreign real estate group, completing all regulatory filings and achieving TIC approval within eight weeks.”

Foreign Investment
What We Do

Practice Areas

Focused legal services for investors, companies, maritime operators, and executives entering or operating in Tanzania.

Investment

Foreign Investment in Tanzania

End-to-end legal support for foreign nationals and corporations investing in Tanzania.

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Corporate

Company Registration for Foreigners

Compliant incorporation for foreign-owned businesses, branches, and holding structures.

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Maritime

Maritime & Shipping Law Tanzania

Cargo disputes, vessel registration, port authority matters, and charter agreements.

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Mining & Energy

Mining and Energy Legal Support

Licensing, regulatory compliance, and disputes for mining, energy, oil, gas, and renewables.

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M&A

Joint Ventures & Due Diligence

JV structuring, partner checks, governance terms, and investment protection.

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Immigration

Immigration for Executives

Work permits, residence permits, and investor relocation for senior personnel.

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The People

Our Legal Team

Meet the professionals who bring strategy, integrity, and practical execution to each matter.

Godluck Walter
Managing Partner

Godluck Walter

Foreign Investment International Trade Maritime Law

Leads the firm's international advisory practice, supporting investors with company structuring, regulatory strategy, intellectual property, immigration, and commercial transactions.

Peter Amos Mwelelo
Partner

Peter Amos Mwelelo

Commercial Litigation M&A Banking Corporate law

Advises on high-stakes disputes, mergers and acquisitions, banking matters, corporate advisory work, and employment-related commercial conflicts.

Peter Mshikilwa
Partner

Peter Mshikilwa

Tax Advisory M&A Restructuring IP

Advises on tax-efficient corporate structuring, mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, withholding tax issues, and compliance risk.

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Insights

Latest Legal Insights

Legal commentary from the Arik Law team on investment, compliance, disputes, and commercial risk in Tanzania.

Legal Insights

NINE BANKS, $1.2 BILLION AND A ROUTE TO CONGO: TANZANIA’S NEXT BIG TRADE OPPORTUNITY

For a trader, a delayed shipment means money tied up. For a farmer, unreliable transport can reduce the value of a harvest. For a manufacturer, expensive logistics can make a good product uncompetitive before it reaches the customer. That is why Tanzania’s latest railway financing deserves attention far beyond the banking and construction sectors.

Arik Law Editorial Team 12 November 2026
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+255 787 004 905
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6th floor Samora Avenue, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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