Elite global legal network, Interlaw, has announced that leading Tanzanian law firm, Vemma Consult Attorneys, has joined its network. The appointment comes following a significant period of growth in Africa for Interlaw, which has seen it expand its presence across the continent over the past 18 months.

Based in Dar Es Salaam, Vemma Consult Attorneys is a full service, award-winning corporate law firm, which is regularly recognized by organizations including IFLR1000 and World Trademark Review. 

Operating across both the public and private sectors, Vemma Consult Attorneys’ multidisciplinary team provides strategic advice to a diverse client base, ranging from multinational corporations and emerging companies to individuals, development banks and government bodies. 

Its appointment means that Interlaw now has a significant presence across Africa, with partner firms in multiple locations including Nigeria, Kenya, Mauritius, Morocco, Libya, Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon. 

Patrick Sanga, Partner at Vemma Consult Attorneys, said: 

“With an established presence in Tanzania, and as a recognized firm across Africa, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional client service across each of our practice areas. Joining Interlaw will help us to cement existing relationships and form new alliances with leading law firms across the world, with a network over 8,000 first class lawyers across 150 cities in multiple jurisdictions worldwide, in a world where clients seek exceptional legal expertise on a global scale. 

"Our partnership expands the reach and resources available to our lawyers, enabling clients to access global expertise seamlessly through trusted advisors, this ensures that their business benefits from the collaborative, cross-border solutions they require. The Interlaw network simplifies the process of obtaining specialist legal advice, providing clients with a genuine global advantage. The calibre of client work and shared values means that Interlaw is a perfect fit for our firm, and we are looking forward to working alongside our new colleagues to continue to provide the quality service our firm is known for.”

Michael Pattinson, global chair at Interlaw, said: 

“Africa continues to be a strategic growth opportunity for Interlaw, so adding Vemma Consult Attorneys to our growing number of partner firms in the region means that we can now serve our global clients across multiple jurisdictions in the continent. The work carried out by Patrick and the rest of the team is seriously impressive, so I am thrilled to welcome them to the Interlaw network.”