The Firm

Mwanza roots. Counsel across Tanzania.

The Fate Attorneys was established in Musoma in 2020 and moved to Mwanza in 2023. From Mwanza, the firm serves clients across Tanzania.

Mining and natural resources law and employment and labour law are the firm’s principal specialisations, supported by substantial corporate and commercial counsel and litigation and dispute resolution across a broad range of legal matters.

We approach each matter by first understanding the facts, the documents and the client’s priorities, then identifying the legal options and practical steps available.

Based in Mwanza · Serving Clients Across TanzaniaKirumba · Mwanza City
Our People

Experience at the centre of every matter.

Senior counsel provides experienced legal direction, supported by legal officers who contribute to research, preparation and the day-to-day work of the chambers.

Senior Counsel

Adv. Msafiri Aloys Henga

Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania

Mwanza, Tanzania +255 767 655 677 msafirihenga@fateattorneys.co.tz
Legal Experience
14+ Years
Admission & TLS
2011
Adv. Msafiri Aloys Henga, Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania
Private legal practice · Mwanza, Tanzania

Professional Profile

Adv. Msafiri Aloys Henga is an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania with over 14 years of legal experience. He holds an LL.B. and an LL.M. in Economic Laws and has been admitted to the Bar and a member of the Tanganyika Law Society since 2011.

Before entering private legal practice, he served as a State Attorney at the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau from 2005 to 2013. His core competencies include corporate law, conveyancing, civil litigation and criminal litigation.

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Education & Admission

  1. Master of Laws — Economic LawsSt. Augustine University of Tanzania · 2012
  2. Bachelor of LawsTumaini University · 2001–2004
  3. Advocate of the High Court of TanzaniaAdmitted · 2011

Areas of Practice

  1. Corporate & Commercial Law
  2. Conveyancing & Property Law
  3. Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution
  4. Criminal Litigation & Economic Crimes
  5. Economic Laws & Regulatory Compliance

Professional Experience

Advocate

Private Legal Practice · Mwanza, Tanzania

2013–Present
  • Corporate & Commercial Law: company incorporation, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, shareholders’ agreements and commercial contracts.
  • Conveyancing & Real Estate: due diligence, title searches, sale agreements, leases, mortgages and registration of interests in land.
  • Civil Litigation: representation in commercial disputes, debt recovery, breach of contract, employment matters and land disputes before subordinate courts and the High Court.
  • Criminal Litigation: defence and prosecution of criminal matters, including economic crimes, fraud and corruption-related offences.
  • Drafting legal opinions, pleadings and agreements, and providing legal consultancy services to corporate and individual clients.
State Attorney

Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau — PCCB

2005–2013
  • Investigated and prosecuted corruption and economic crimes on behalf of the Republic.
  • Advised investigators and public institutions on criminal law, evidence and procedure.
  • Prepared charge sheets and affidavits and represented the State in subordinate courts and the High Court.
  • Conducted public legal education on anti-corruption legislation.

Professional Memberships

Member, Tanganyika Law Society · Since 2011

Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania · Since 2011

Key Skills

Legal drafting · Advocacy · Contract negotiation · Due diligence · Legal research · Conveyancing · Criminal prosecution · Corporate advisory · Dispute resolution

Languages

Swahili — Native
English — Fluent

Legal Officers
Legal Team · Mwanza
Our Approach

Listen carefully. Explain clearly. Work thoughtfully.

Hands reviewing legal documents and handwritten notes at a consultation table
  1. 01

    Understand the matter

    We begin by reviewing the facts, relevant documents, deadlines and the client’s objectives.

  2. 02

    Consider the legal options

    We identify the legal issues, explain the available options and discuss the practical implications of each course.

  3. 03

    Agree on the way forward

    We define the scope of work, the immediate steps required and how the matter will proceed.