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Ayoub Mtafya

Partner

Ayoub Mtafya

Partner

Mr. Mtafya is an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania Mainland and the High Court of Zanzibar. He is a Registered Tax Consultant with Tanzania Revenue Authority. He is a holder of Masters of Law (LL.M (Taxation)) and Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) (Hons). He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Tax Management (PGDTM). He is a member of Tanganyika Law Society, East Africa Law Society and CEO Round Table of Tanzania. His areas of expertise are Taxation, Insolvency, Banking, Corporate law, Financing in general and Legislative Drafting.

Phone:+255754374276
Email:amtafya@nexlaw.co.tz

Prof. Saudin Mwakaje

Partner

Prof. Saudin Mwakaje

Partner

Prof. Mwakaje is an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania Mainland, High Court of Zanzibar with over 20 years of experience, and an Associate Professor at the University of Dar es Salaam School of Law. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Dar), Master of Laws in Intellectual Property, Commerce and Technology (University of New Hampshire, Franklin Pierce Law Center, USA), Master of Laws (LL.M.) (Dar), and a Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) (Dar). His areas of legal practice include intellectual property, investment, competition (antitrust), capital markets and securities, technology transfer, international trade, research, training, and consultancies. Prof. Mwakaje is a recognized expert in intellectual property by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO).

Phone:+255 754 300 132
Email:smwakaje@nexlaw.co.tz

Nuhu Mkumbukwa

Partner

Nuhu Mkumbukwa

Partner

Mr. Mkumbukwa is an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania and a registered Arbitrator. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) and Master of Laws (LL.M). He is a trainer of trainers in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), listed in the panel of Arbitrators kept by the National Construction Council of Tanzania; Tanzania Institute of Arbitrators; and The Architect and Quantity Surveyors Registration Board. Mr. Mkumbukwa is a member of the Association of the International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN) based in Texas, USA. He is also a member of Tanzania Institute of Arbitrators (TIArb), Tanganyika Law Society and East African Law Society. He is also an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in London (CIArb). His areas of expertise are Banking, Natural Resources, Procurement, Employment, Construction and Dispute Resolution cum Commercial Litigation.

Phone:+255 754 288 744
Email:nmkumbukwa@nexlaw.co.tz

Elizabeth Mlemeta

Partner

Elizabeth Mlemeta

Partner

Ms. Mlemeta is an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania and registered Tax Consultant with Tanzania Revenue Authority. She holds a Masters of Law (LL.M (Taxation), Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL. B) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law School of Tanzania. Ms. Mlemeta is a member of Tanganyika Law Society, East Africa Law Society and the International Trademark Association. Ms. Mlemeta’s areas of expertise include Banking, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Tax, and Family Law and advisory.

Phone:+255 752 056 168
Email:emlemeta@nexlaw.co.tz

Erick Denga

Senior Associate

Erick Denga

Senior Associate

Mr. Denga is an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania. He is holding a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL. B) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law School of Tanzania. He is a member of Tanganyika Law Society and East Africa Law Society Mr. Denga handles Litigation, Banking, Insurance, Real Estates, Probate, Family Law and Conveyancing.

Phone:+255 763 721 252
Email:edenga@nexlaw.co.tz

Fabiola Damas

Senior Associate

Fabiola Damas

Senior Associate

Ms. Fabiola is an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law School of Tanzania. Ms. Fabiola is a member of Tanganyika Law Society, East Africa Law Society and the International Trademark Association Ms. Fabiola is responsible for registration of companies, company secretarial services, trademarks both in Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar. She is also involved in post incorporation/registration matters, processing applications for business licenses and other authorizations from other regulatory authorities such as TRA, Engineers’ Registration Board (ERB), and Contractors’ Registration Board (CRB).

Phone:+255 755 198 183
Email:fdamas@nexlaw.co.tz

Digna Jumanne

Associate

Digna Jumanne

Associate

Ms. Digna is an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania; she holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL. B) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law School of Tanzania. She is a member of Tanganyika Law Society, East Africa Law Society Ms. Digna handles Intellectual property issues particularly registration and renewals of trademarks in Tanzania, Zanzibar and Africa Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO). She is also involved in litigation, drafting of legal documents, legal research and registration of legal documents in different registries such as BRELA and Land Registry.

Phone:+255 675 588 254
Email:djumanne@nexlaw.co.tz

David Maila

Accountant and Legal Officer

David Maila

Accountant and Legal Officer

Mr. David Maila is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-T) by the National Board of Auditors and Accountants (NBAA). He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (IFM) and a Bachelor of Laws (LL. B). David is a registered Tax Consultant with The Tanzania Revenue Authority. At NexLaw Advocates he is overseeing all financial matters of the firm, involved in providing tax advisory services to clients, and all matters related to Banking, corporate law and finance.

Phone:+255 766 094 350
Email:dmaila@nexlaw.co.tz

Juma Zungo

Accounts Assistant

Juma Zungo

Accounts Assistant

Mr. Zungo holds a bachelor’s degree in accountancy from the Institute of Finance Management (IFM) and is a member of NBAA. Mr. Zungo is responsible for all issues related to finance and accounting at NexLaw Advocates.

Phone:+255 745 814 183
Email:jzungo@nexlaw.co.tz

Japhet Bernard

Legal Officer

Japhet Bernard

Legal Officer

Mr Bernard is a Legal Officer at NexLaw Advocates. He holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL. B). He is responsible in providing legal advice, drafting contracts, and assistng clients to meet compliance requirements as set out by various regulatory authorities. He is also involved in legal research, drafting legal documents and online filing and registration of legal documents and application for licenses and various permits.

Phone:+255 741 711 832
Email:jbernard@nexlaw.co.tz

Medrack Puye

Logistics Officer

Medrack Puye

Logistics Officer

Mr Puye is responsible for logistics in the office, ensuring all documents are filed in relevant registries, service of court documents to parties and delivering mail to clients. He is also responsible for collection of summonses from different court registries together and procesing and folow up of land tranfers and related works.

Phone:+255 755 060 810
Email:mpuye@nexlaw.co.tz

Godfrey Daniel

Advocate

Godfrey Daniel

Advocate

Mr Daniel holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the University of Dar es Salaam, complemented by a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law School of Tanzania. Daniel possesses expertise in several areas, including corporate law, banking and finance law, natural resources law, dispute resolution, and international trade. He currently supports the team with a range of legal matters, including legal research, drafting, corporate compliance, and litigation. As a member of the legal team, Godfrey advises and represents multijurisdictional companies on various compliance issues. Additionally, he plays a crucial role in litigation by preparing essential court documents and briefs and representing clients in Court. With a commitment to delivering exceptional legal services, His leverages his deep understanding of the Tanzanian legal landscape to provide effective representation and counsel to clients across various sectors.

Phone:+255 674 209 042
Email:gdaniel@nexlaw.co.tz

Beatrice Katembo

Office Practice Manager

Beatrice Katembo

Office Practice Manager

Beatrice Katembo serves as the Office Practice Manager at NexLaw Advocates, bringing over 9 years of experience in human resource management, administration and IT consulting. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from Cavendish University. She is a certified SAP professional, having completed the TTCS SAP Graduate Trainee Programme in 2016 and completed SAP Solution Manager for SAP S/4HANA Implementation in a Nutshell course from open SAP. Her other certifications include Checkpoint Sales Specialist, Cisco Sales, and Dell Sales Workstation. Before joining NexLaw, Beatrice worked as HR & Admin officer, led SAP HCM implementations as a Senior Consultant and Team Lead at firms such as Twenty Third Century Systems, Alttab Africa, and E-Justice Ghana, managing projects across Zimbabwe, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, and Tanzania. In her current role at NexLaw Advocates, she oversees the daily operations of the firm, supports practice management, and ensures efficient coordination of administrative and support services. She plays a key role in streamlining workflows, enhancing internal systems, and maintaining client service excellence.

Phone:+255 717 312 523
Email:bkatembo@nexlaw.co.tz

Eugenia Posian

Legal Officer and Assistant Admin Officer

Eugenia Posian

Legal Officer and Assistant Admin Officer

Ms. Posian holds Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) and is currently pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (PGDLP) at the Law School of Tanzania. Eugenia is responsible for front desk operations and assists the Practice Manager in all administration matters of the Office. She is also involved in legal research, drafting legal documents, online filing and registration of legal documents in court, RITA and company registries, and follow up applications for various licenses and permits.

Phone:+255 653 858 898
Email:info@nexlaw.co.tz

Our Team

Ayoub Mtafya

Prof. Saudin Mwakaje

Nuhu Mkumbukwa

Elizabeth Mlemeta

Erick Denga

Fabiola Damas

Digna Jumanne

David Maila

Juma Zungo

Japhet Bernard

Medrack Puye

Godfrey Daniel

Beatrice Katembo

Eugenia Posian

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