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
Since 2009
500+ Cases Handled
East Africa Coverage
6 Specialist Attorneys
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The Arik Law office
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
The People

Our Legal Team

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

Managing Partner

Godluck Walter

Foreign Investment Corporate Law IP

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

Partner

Peter Amos Mwelelo

Commercial Litigation M&A Banking

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

Associate

Justina Sabinus Kweka

Tax Law Corporate & Commercial

Supports companies with Tanzanian tax obligations, corporate compliance, VAT, transfer pricing, and commercial legal strategy for market entry.

Insights

Latest Legal Insights

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

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