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Our team of youthful and brilliant lawyers, have spent considerable time as corporate law consultants and advisers. One of our many strengths is the capacity of the group to take advantage of the firm’s wide experience and handle complex multi-faceted mandates and this continues to be key to our growth.

Key service areas:

• Banking and Finance
• Capital Markets and Securities
• Competition, Mergers and Acquisitions
• Corporate and Commercial
• Employment and Labor
• Intellectual Property
• Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
• Mining, Oil and Gas
• Real Estate / Conveyancing
• Tax
• Telecommunications

Recognition

Dentons secures top-tier recognition in The Legal 500 EMEA 2025

March 28, 2025

Dentons has reinforced its position as a leading global law firm in The Legal 500 EMEA 2025 guide, securing 266 practice and sector rankings across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The guide also recognized 247 Dentons lawyers with 299 individual rankings across 32 jurisdictions, underscoring their leadership in their respective practice areas.

Dentons boosts its quality rankings in The Legal 500 EMEA 2024

April 3, 2024

The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 has awarded Dentons 260 practice and sector rankings across Europe, Middle East and Africa, including 82 Tier 1 and 82 Tier 2 standings. The Firm earned 35 new or improved practice rankings, confirming the ever-strengthening scope and quality of client services. In addition, we received a total of 282 individual rankings for 234 Dentons lawyers in 37 jurisdictions placing them among the leaders in their respective practice areas. 

Dentons wins Property and Construction Team of the Year at African Legal Awards 2022

September 12, 2022

Dentons has been named the Property and Construction Team of the Year – Mid-Large Practice at the African Legal Awards 2022 (AfLAs), as well as being Highly Recommended in Litigation & Dispute Resolution.

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Insights

Protection of trade and service marks in Tanzania: can a trademark be protected if not registered?

March 24, 2025

Tanzania: There was an argument that the respondents command worldwide proprietorship of the trademark 'JCDECAUX'. A number of documentary exhibits were tendered to prove that it is a well-known trademark, hence requiring protection from infringement so as to avoid tarnishing or diluting its distinctive character, a practice termed as 'parasitizing' the well-known trademark. We acknowledge that such facts were not disputed, yet the respondents were under obligation to abide by the local law's requirement. As repeatedly stated above, early registration of a trade or service mark is paramount for one to successfully maintain a suit on infringement.

Tanzania beneficial ownership reporting deadline looms

March 21, 2025

Tanzania: The Finance Act No. 8 of 2020 brought substantial amendments to the Companies Act (Cap. 212) and the Companies (Beneficial Ownership) Regulations, mandating companies to submit details of their beneficial owners to the Registrar of Companies. The initial compliance deadline of 1 January 2021 was subsequently extended to 31 December 2021 and has recently been extended to 15 April 2025.

The evolving regulatory landscape of cryptocurrencies in Tanzania: implications on legal contracts

March 17, 2025

Tanzania: This article explores the impact of the Yellow Card Tanzania Limited v. Nyamwero Michael Nyamwero case on cryptocurrency regulations in Tanzania. It highlights the court's affirmation that cryptocurrency transactions are legal, despite the lack of a comprehensive regulatory framework. The article calls for clearer regulations to ensure legal clarity, consumer protection, and support for businesses and investors in the growing cryptocurrency market.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons secures top-tier recognition in The Legal 500 EMEA 2025

March 28, 2025

Dentons has reinforced its position as a leading global law firm in The Legal 500 EMEA 2025 guide, securing 266 practice and sector rankings across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The guide also recognized 247 Dentons lawyers with 299 individual rankings across 32 jurisdictions, underscoring their leadership in their respective practice areas.

Dentons boosts its quality rankings in The Legal 500 EMEA 2024

April 3, 2024

The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 has awarded Dentons 260 practice and sector rankings across Europe, Middle East and Africa, including 82 Tier 1 and 82 Tier 2 standings. The Firm earned 35 new or improved practice rankings, confirming the ever-strengthening scope and quality of client services. In addition, we received a total of 282 individual rankings for 234 Dentons lawyers in 37 jurisdictions placing them among the leaders in their respective practice areas. 

Dentons launches combination with Zaanouni in Tunisia

October 24, 2022

Dentons has launched its previously announced combination with leading Tunisian law firm, Zaanouni Law Firm & Associates. The launch coincides with the tenth anniversary of the announcement of the creation of Dentons and follows the announcement of Dentons' combination with Link Legal in India — marking the first global law firm to combine with a law firm in India. 

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