The result of a partnership between ABC Attorneys and Stallion Attorneys, the formation of Rive & Co. marks a significant milestone in the legal industry of Tanzania. By pooling their resources, expertise and unwavering commitment to excellence, these two distinguished firms have united under the banner of Rive & Co. to deliver unparalleled legal solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of clients in Tanzania and across East Africa.
Rive & Co. will operate across key strategic locations in Tanzania, including Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar, Dodoma and Arusha, positioning itself as a premier provider of comprehensive legal services in the region. With a robust presence in these vital economic hubs, Rive & Co. is ready to cater to the diverse needs of clients, whether they’re multinational corporations, local businesses or individuals.
The formation of Rive & Co. not only signifies a union of legal expertise, but also underscores a shared commitment to innovation, collaboration, and client-centric service delivery. By leveraging synergies between ABC Attorneys’ stronghold in intellectual property, technology law, corporate law and investment law, and Stallion Attorneys’ expertise in corporate law, dispute resolution, investment, mining & energy, real estate, immigration and employment & labour relations, Rive & Co. is poised to set new benchmarks for legal excellence in Tanzania and beyond.
This joining of forces will significantly enhance the capacity of both firms to serve their international clientele through Alliott Global Alliance, a prestigious alliance of independent law and accounting firms boasting 220 member firms in 300 offices across 95 countries, 17 of these in Africa. Drawing on this strength, Rive & Co. will seamlessly navigate the complexities of cross-border transactions, provide strategic counsel on international legal matters, and offer clients access to a vast network of legal experts worldwide.
Commenting on the partnership, the leadership of ABC Attorneys represented by Sunday Ndamugoba and Stallion Attorneys represented by Shehzada Walli expressed their shared vision for Rive & Co. as a trailblazing force in the legal arena. They emphasised their unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional legal services, fostering innovation and building enduring partnerships with clients, stakeholders and the community at large.
As Rive & Co. embarks on this transformative journey, it stands poised to redefine the contours of legal excellence, drive positive change, and shape the future of the legal profession in its sphere of influence.
“This is a great milestone for law firms in Tanzania,” said managing partner Shehzada Walli at the official launch of Rive & Co on 16 February 2024. “For quite some time we have been discussing that it is high time for Tanzania to have large law firms with many partners and associates. This marks the first step to achieving that vision, and we hope to keep receiving the support of our team, our clients, the law society, our colleagues in the legal sector and the government to carry out this vision.”
For further information visit Rive & Co.’s website.
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