About Us

Where Expertise Meets Impactful Advocacy

Welcome to Kings Law Chambers, a leading full-service legal firm founded in 2003. With our headquarters in Tanzania mainland, we proudly serve both local and international clients, catering to a wide range of legal needs. Our expertise spans across key areas including Banking and Finance, Corporate Law, Investment, Natural Resources, and Taxation, among others.

At Kings Law Chambers, we have earned recognition as one of the top law firms in Tanzania and are rapidly emerging as a prominent player in East Africa. Our success can be attributed to our unwavering commitment to delivering precise, focused, and commercially sensitive advice to our valued clients. Over the years, our partners have been acknowledged as industry leaders in their respective fields by prestigious legal publications and industry experts. Clients choose us for our unparalleled ability to handle challenging, complex, and cutting-edge legal matters. Our team comprises the sharpest legal minds in the industry, equipped to provide clear and actionable advice while maintaining an unwavering belief in what is achievable.

As an independent firm, we have established strong relationships with leading legal firms around the world. This global network ensures that our clients have access to the finest legal guidance, irrespective of their geographical location or time zone. When you partner with Kings Law Chambers, you can trust that you are in capable hands. We take pride in our track record of success, delivering tailored legal solutions that align with our clients’ goals and aspirations. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and professionalism sets us apart and reinforces our position as a trusted advisor in the legal arena.

Meet Our Team

Emmanuel M.J.B Makene

Emmanuel M.J.B Makene

Managing Partner

Antony Shuma

Antony Shuma

Partner

Felix Makene

Felix Makene

Senior Associate

Jumaa M. Mhina

Jumaa M. Mhina

Associate

Edwin John Shibuda

Edwin John Shibuda

Associate

Kumpuni Nahato

Kumpuni Nahato

Associate

Pro Bono: Making a Difference in Our Communities

At Kings Law Chambers, we are deeply committed to making a positive impact in the communities we serve. Our dedication extends beyond providing exceptional legal services to our clients; we believe in giving back and supporting those in need through our pro bono initiatives.

We believe that everyone deserves equal access to justice, regardless of their financial circumstances. Our pro bono efforts are driven by the belief that by leveraging our legal skills and knowledge, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and the wider community.

Throughout our pro bono journey, we have had the privilege of making a tangible impact on the lives of individuals and organizations. Our partnerships with esteemed non-profit organizations and community groups have allowed us to extend our reach and effect positive change.

We believe in the power of collaboration and welcome opportunities to work together with like-minded individuals, organizations, and community groups to create a more just society. If you are interested in partnering with us on a pro bono initiative or if you require pro bono legal assistance, please contact us to explore how we can make a difference together.

Emmanuel Maria s/o James Boniphace Makene

MANAGING PARTNER

T +255 715 518 850
Eemmanuel@kingslawchambers.co.tz
In LinkedIn profile

Emmanuel Maria s/o James Boniphace Makene is a Legal & Corporate Personnel specializing in all aspects of corporate, labour, banking, tax, investment, commercial and economic law matters having experience in drafting, transactions, consultancy, and projects in these areas for four years. He is well connected and has excellent relationships with Public Law Enforcement Offices such as the Judiciary, Registrar of Companies (BRELA), Registrar of NGOs, Tanzania Revenue Authority, Business Licensing Authorities and the like. He has registered many companies and NGOs in Tanzania. Makene will provide legal services in this assignment.

He has also attended various practical legal courses, seminars, and workshops both local and international, which have widened his practical experience in his areas of speciality.

He is the winner of the Young Advocate Award for the year 2008. The Award is presented to a young advocate aged 35 years and below as of 31st December 2008 who has demonstrated professional excellence, service to the profession, service to the community or a reputation for advancing legal ethics and professional responsibility.

He is currently in charge of a number of international and local clients where he provides Legal & Company Secretarial Services. Previously, he worked with Deloitte & Touché as In-Charge of the Secretarial & Legal Department until he left to establish his own reputable law firm.

Masters of Laws (LL.M), Open University of Tanzania.
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), University of Dar es Salaam.
Member: Tanganyika Law Society and East Africa Law Society.
Languages: English and Swahili

Antony Goodluck Shuma

PARTNER

T +255 755 804 380
E shuma@kingslawchambers.co.tz
In LinkedIn profile

Antony Goodluck Shuma is a holder of a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on International & local business in all legal aspects. Working with the Law Firm for more than three years he has now become very powerful in managing and overseeing all legal operations within the Firm. He is involved in Drawing Leases, Debentures, Assets, Transfers, Agreements for Sale, Searches on Land Titles and Registration of documents in various Government Registries. Perfecting securities for various corporate and individual clients and advising the lending officers on the perfection of securities, and debt recovery - secured and unsecured debts for Financial Institutions.

Shuma as popularly known is also involved in areas of Company Law specifically in Drawing Memorandum & Articles of Association, Incorporating Public and Private Companies and Companies Limited by Guarantee not having a share capital at the Registrar of Companies (BRELA). Partnerships - Preparing partnerships Deeds, Registration of Business names, Organizations - Registration of Societies, Non-Governmental Organizations, Co-operative Societies and Self Help Groups. Intellectual Property (IP) – From creation to registration and enforcement of “IP” rights (Copyrights, Trade Marks, Patents) and Industrial designs for local and international clients both within International law and applicable laws of Tanzania. Company Secretary - in Tanzania every company requires a company secretary as per the requirements of law. He also deals with a full range conveyance & commercial real estate services ranging from specific property to property issued in other commercial transactions and further gives advice to all aspects of land law in Tanzania including Due diligence, Registration of Documents, Acquisition and Disposals, Construction and Projects, Large Scale Property Development in Housing and Commercial Sector, Leases and Landlord-Tenant issues, Property Finance and Real Estate Financing.

Masters of Business Administration-International Business (MBA-IB Candidate), Indian Institute Foreign Trade -India.
Post Graduate Diploma in Law, (PGDL), Law School of Tanzania- Dar es Salaam.
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), University of Dar es Salaam.
Certificate in Intellectual Property Rights, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Member: Tanganyika Law Society and East Africa Law Society.
Languages: English and Swahili

Felix Edward Makene

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

T +255 713 665 079
E felix@kingslawchambers.co.tz
In LinkedIn profile

Felix Edward Makene is an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania and Courts subordinate thereto save for the Primary Courts. His area of practice is mainly on litigation, especially on civil-related matters. He has also an experience in conveyancing and company law in various areas including but not limited to drafting memorandum and articles of association.

Being a holder of a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice he has learnt much enabling him to work with a wide range of legal practitioners both in and out of law firms. He is also highly equipped with the knowledge and skills of handling clients regardless of their social and economic status.

Felix Edward Makene, prior to his current career, worked as a teacher, teaching at the secondary level for about ten (10) years, Legal Officer for two (2) at Kings Law Chambers, and currently as an Advocate. The two professions have greatly equipped him with enough knowledge, skills and experience, which he believes when manipulated, may to a great extent trigger his level of performance in a number of fields. Therefore, he has a positive attitude that his legal service is geared at professional standards to cater for the need and best satisfaction of the community.

Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practical, Law School of Tanzania.
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Hons), Tumaini University of Dar es Salaam.
Diploma in Education, Korogwe Teachers’ Training College.
Member: Tanganyika Law Society and East Africa Law Society.
Languages: English and Swahili

Jumaa M. Mhina

ASSOCIATE PARTNER

T +255 655 268 384
Emhina@kingslawchambers.co.tz
In LinkedIn profile

Jumaa M. Mhina is a Legal & Corporate Personnel specializing in all aspects of corporate, Mining, banking, Insurance, Competition Law, Law of Agency, Legal Research, Cyber Crime, Electronics Evidence, investment, Conveyancing and Probate law matters having experience of drafting, transactions, consultancy and projects. He is well connected and has excellent relationships with Public Law Enforcement Offices such as the Judiciary, Registrar of Companies (BRELA), Registrar of NGOs, Tanzania Revenue Authority, Business Licensing Authorities and the alike. He has registered many companies and NGOs in Tanzania. MHINA will provide legal services in this assignment.

He has also attended various legal practical courses, seminars, workshops both local and international, which have widened his practical experience in his areas of specialty.

He is the winner of the Young Advocate Award for the year 2008. The Award is presented to a young advocate aged 35 years and below as of 31st December 2008 who has demonstrated professional excellence, service to the profession, service to the community or a reputation for advancing legal ethics and professional responsibility.

International and local business exposure across the World, with experience of running business for thirteen years in the areas of Marketing.

Masters in Corporate Commercial Law, University of Dar es Salaam.
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Hons), Tumaini University.
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practical, Law School of Tanzania.
Diploma in Sales Management and Marketing, Cambridge Tutorial Collage – UK.
Member: Tanganyika Law Society and East Africa Law Society.
Languages: English and Swahili

Edwin John Shibuda

ASSOCIATE PARTNER

T +255 768 560 258
Eedwin@kingslawchambers.co.tz
In LinkedIn profile

Edwin John Shibuda is a holder of a Master’s Degree in International Trade and Investment Laws which covered subjects such as the WTO/GATT system, participation of developing countries in the multilateral trading system, International financial institutions and loan transactions, Foreign Direct Investment and Promotion of Sustainable Development: What role for BIT, Treatment of Investment in Host State, etc. The title of his research in partial fulfilment of the LLM program is “Transparency in the Mining Contract”. The focus of this research is on the lack of transparency and participation in the negotiation process towards the signing of the mining contract. The research deals with the importance of transparency and ways through which transparency can be achieved.

Shibuda is also a holder of a Master’s Degree in International Human Rights and Constitutional Practice. The Master’s Degree focused on, among other things, the enforcement of human rights: domestic and international, constitutional interpretation and the ongoing problem of the “anti-majoritarian”, and Socio-Economic Rights.

In practice as an advocate, Shibuda has been engaged in activities such as listening to the fresh clients, writing down their side of the story, taking the available evidence for the preparation, writing demand notes, plants, a written statement of defence, written submission, rejoinder, lodging cases, searching of the authority, research on a case, giving of the legal opinion, doing the whole process of the company registration, attending Tax Appeal Board, Tax Tribunal Board, High Court of Tanzania, also advising and guiding investors.

Master of International Trade and Investment Laws, University of Pretoria, South Africa.
Master of Human Rights and Constitutional Practice, University of Pretoria, South Africa.
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), University of Mysore, India.
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practical, Law School of Tanzania.
Diploma in Sales Management and Marketing, Cambridge Tutorial Collage – UK.
Member: Tanganyika Law Society and East Africa Law Society.
Languages: English and Swahili

Our lawyers advise on innovative international and domestic transactions in all manner of banking and finance transactions including term loans, revolving credit facilities, working capital facilities, syndicated lending, loan note programmes, the issue of bonds, debenture, charges, securitizations, project finance, sale and leaseback and the taking of security, preparation of related security documents and registration of such documents, financial markets and regulations, applications and processing of banking licenses and general advice on all aspects of commercial and investment banking.