AT CASTRUM LEGAL OUR LAWYERS ARE WELL EQUIPPED WITH THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL TAILOR MADE LEGAL AND COMMERCIAL ADVICE TO INDIVIDUALS, PRIVATE AND PUBLIC ENTITIES.
Our team is structured to align with specific industry sectors in which we specialize, as well as functional legal practice areas. With this structure, we are more effective, knowledgeable and responsive in meeting our clients' legal needs. The firm also prides itself for its good working relationships with various government bodies for administrative and regulatory related proceedings. This stands us in good stead and enables us to better perform in delivering on behalf of our clients. Our strategic alliances with other experienced professionals (Consultants) are critical in ensuring that we deliver world-class services.
A RANGE OF SERVICES TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR BUSINESS
WE PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF CORPORATE SECRETARIAL AND CORPORATE STATUTORY COMPLIANCE SERVICES. THIS TEAM OVERSEES LEGAL COMPLIANCE AND GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE FOR OUR CLIENTS.
Castrum Legal advises on all matters of corporate law in Tanzania and commercial drafting to public and private companies, start-ups, emerging businesses and non-governmental organizations. We use our business acumen and industry experience to ensure that our corporate clients function in accordance with the law for maximum profit generation or realization of their objectives. Our team’s meticulous attention to detail, ensure that all commercial contracts are drafted to protect our clients’ interests and reduce exposure to future disputes.
Our Services include:
COMPREHENSIVE REAL ESTATE SERVICES AND PLANNING:
WE PROVIDE OUR CLIENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE REAL ESTATE SERVICES AND ADD SPECIFIC VALUE WITH REGARDS TO MANAGING CLIENT RELATIONS WITH PLANNING AUTHORITIES. THROUGH OUR SERVICES AND THE HIGHLY SKILLED LAWYERS WITH EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE, WE ARE ABLE TO SAVE TIME AND COSTS IN FINALIZING REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.
Our team advises on all aspects of real estate planning, conceptualization and land holding structures in Tanzania. Our clients receive expert and informed advice before investing in real estate in Tanzania, therefore benefitting from Castrum Legal's in-depth experience in land matters and understanding of land holding intricacies.
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MINIMIZE AND MANAGE RISK:
OUR LABOUR, EMPLOYMENT AND IMMIGRATION PRACTICES ENCOMPASS ALL ASPECTS OF EMPLOYMENT AND IMMIGRATION RELATIONS IN TANZANIA. OUR LEGAL ADVICE IN THIS FIELD IS BASED ON A PRO-ACTIVE APPROACH TO MINIMIZE AND MANAGE ANY POTENTIAL OF RISK AND POSSIBLE LITIGATION AFFECTING CLIENTS’ HUMAN RESOURCES (HR).
Our philosophy around labour is to focus on doing the right thing, and not just focus on the law. This approach assists clients to have less labor disputes and have a higher success rate, should cases be taken to the Labour Tribunals or the High Court. Services include:
- preparation, audit and reviews of employment policies and contracts;
- developing personnel policies and employers handbooks;
- providing counsel on complex HR structuring to maximize financial objectives and minimize exposure to litigation - including layoff strategies, plant shutdowns, executive compensation, non-competition, confidentiality and similar agreements and issues surrounding the enforceability and advisability of collective bargaining agreements with individual employees;
- compliance with all labor and employment laws and regulations;
- training of HR departments/officers on compliance and policy drafting;
- engagement of expatriates in their enterprises;
- advise on immigration law, including procurement of work residence permits, visas and other passes; and
- Monitoring legal development and providing clients with ad hoc advice on compliance matters and regular updates to a Compliance Matrix we prepare for each client.
STRATEGIC, PRACTICAL, AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS:
WE UNDERSTAND THAT LITIGATION PROCESS IS OFTEN TIME-CONSUMING, EMOTIONALLY STRESSFUL AND EXPENSIVE. WE THEREFORE AIM TO RATHER PREVENT LAWSUITS THROUGH JUDICIOUS NEGOTIATION AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTIONS MECHANISMS.
In the event that a case should go to court our approach to litigation mirrors the firm’s philosophy of providing strategic, practical and innovative representation that recognizes business realties and is economically responsible and responsive to our clients’ individual needs. Our team comprises of senior lawyers who have the required skills and experience to appear in the highest court in the Country to represent our clients. Our litigation lawyers have experience in the successful resolution of a broad range of commercial and regulatory matters, including
- debt recovery and insolvency;
- construction;
- contracts of any complexity;
- creditor disputes;
- employment, labour and human resources;
- financial fraud;
- intellectual property claims;
- land ownership, use and management matters;
- securities;
- shareholder disputes;
- taxation;
- matrimonial proceedings;
- defamation;
- malicious protection and
- negligence
EXTENSIVE UNDERSTANDING OF LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS:
THE FIRM HAS A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THE INVESTMENT CLIMATE IN TANZANIA AS WELL AS AN EXTENSIVE COMMERCIAL LAW PRACTICE RELATED TO LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS. WE UNDERSTAND THE VALUE OF MONITORING BUSINESS REGULATORY REGIME AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING LAW MAKING AND DIALOGUE BETWEEN BUSINESSES AND THE GOVERNMENT.
The Firm covers all aspects of investment including;
- choice of business vehicle/entity to establish;
- business structures including capital, shareholding and directorship requirements in specific industries;
- specific industry licensing/regulatory compliance;
- drafting of investment agreements;
- Applications for registration of projects and businesses for investment incentives under the Tanzania Investment Centre, Export Processing Zones and the National Investment Steering Committee.
NAVIGATING THROUGH FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS:
OUR LAWYERS HAVE REPRESENTED BANKS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND BORROWERS IN BOTH LARGE AND COMPLEX FINANCING TRANSACTIONS.
Our services range from
- setup of financial institutions;
- security perfection and audits;
- security audit services; to
- loan recovery that include
- Commercial drafting and security documentation
- Legal Recoveries and Insolvency
- Security Audit Services
PIONEER IN PROVIDING TRUSTEE SERVICES:
CASTRUM LEGAL IS WELL VERSED IN PROVIDING TRUSTEE SERVICES TO CLIENTS AND WE PRIDE OURSELVES IN ASSISTING OUR CLIENTS TO PROTECT, MANAGE AND GROW THEIR HARD-EARNED WEALTH FOR GENERATIONS.
Our services include:
- formation of trusts;
- asset protection planning;
- corporate trustee services;
- wealth management and investments;
- distribution to beneficiaries in accordance with the wishes of the settlor;
- estate planning;
- custodians of wills, testamentary documents and other valuable documents and assets;
- at the request of clients, we set up arrangements for trustees, executors or guardians;
- advising clients on how to insure their assets against losses and liabilities; and
- Introducing and connecting clients with competitive insurance companies in order to negotiate affordable premiums.
PARTNERS IN TELECOMS AND E-BUSINESS:
WE COUNSEL BOTH EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED COMPANIES TO ENGAGE IN TECHNOLOGY-RELATED BUSINESSES SUCH AS TELECOMMUNICATION AND E-BUSINESS.
Our telecommunication and technology services include:
- representation of our clients in all regulatory compliance matters with the regulatory authorities including the TCRA;
- acquisition of the requisite licences and the safeguard of their technology through, trademark, copyright and trade secret protection and defence;
- maximizing the value of their technology and intellectual property assets through management, licensing and other strategic agreements; and
- Providing solutions for our clients’ trademark, trade dress, unfair competition, and trade secret concerns.
PROVIDING APPROPRIATE COUNCIL IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD
AS BUSINESS HAS GLOBALIZED AND CROSS-BORDER TRANSACTIONS HAVE BECOME MORE COMPLEX, THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE COUNSEL ACROSS JURISDICTIONS HAS BECOME MORE IMPORTANT.
We are committed to ensure that while our clients focus on their businesses, we are helping them meet regulatory requirements and keep their businesses running smoothly, no matter where they are based.