Welcome to Privy Attorneys

Aidah has over 15 years of legal experience, having worked as a Senior State Attorney at the Attorney Generals’ Chambers under the department of Human Rights and Constitutional Affairs and as a Prosecutor under the Director of Public prosecution. She also extensive legal experience working as a corporate lawyer.

Her experience has ranged from the provision of legal advice on diverse procedural and  substantive matters relating to the performance, implementation and conduct of the  Government of the United Republic of Tanzania;  establishing liaison and maintaining good working relations with government departments, parastatal organizations and non-governmental bodies; representing the Government at international, regional or national meetings, serving on various committees, working groups and task forces; preparing international State reports; prosecuting criminal cases in the District Courts, High Court and the Court of Appeal of Tanzania; representing the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania in various prominent civil cases in the High Court and the Court of Appeal of Tanzania as well as other international forums such as the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) and,  the African Court on Human and Peoples Rights (AfCHPR).  

She has also acted as counsel for various companies advising and giving legal support on numerous corporate matters on issues relating to Oil and Gas, Mining, Hotel and Tourism industry, Internet and Technology, Public Procurement, Contract, Labour, Real Estate, Tax, Investment, Intellectual Property, Sports Law, and Company Secretarial Services.

Career: 

• 2008 - 2020 - Senior State Attorney, Attorney General’s Chambers.
• Dec 2021 – to date Partner at Privy Attorneys

Qualifications: 

• 2012 - Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania
• 2003 – 2007- Bachelor of Laws (LLB(Hons)), University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)

Languages: 

• English Fluent (written and spoken)
• Kiswahili Fluent (written and spoken)

Membership in Professional Societies:

• Tanganyika Law Society (TLS), the Bar Association of Tanzania.
• East Africa Law Society (EALS), an association of legal practitioners and national Bar Associations in East Africa

Angela has over 21 years of legal experience, having worked as a State Attorney at the Attorney General’s Chambers in the department of Contracts and Treaties. 

Her experience has ranged from the provision of legal advice on diverse procedural and  substantive matters relating to the performance, implementation and conduct of the  Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, reviewing, negotiating, advising and  drafting contracts for the procurement of goods and services, consultancy services, Infrastructure projects, debt relief, loans, grants, guarantees and strategic investments  agreements, establishing liaison and maintaining good working relations with government  departments, parastatal organizations and non-governmental bodies; representing the  Government at international, regional or national meetings, serving on various committees,  working groups and task forces and providing advice on issues pertaining the management  and analysis of public private partnership projects and investments.  

She has also acted as counsel for various companies advising and giving legal support on numerous corporate matters on issues that pertain to Infrastructure, Mining, Oil and Gas, Hotel and Tourism industry, Internet and Technology, Labour, Real Estate, Procurement, Tax, Intellectual Property, Sports Law, and Company Secretarial Services.

Career: 

• 2000 - 2020 Principal State Attorney, Attorney General’s Office
• 2020 – Nov 2021 Legal Consultant at JAB Attorneys
• Dec 2021 – to date Partner at Privy Attorneys

Qualifications: 

• 2014 Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania
• 1999 Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management, Middlesex University 1995 - 1998 Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Southbank University

Languages: 

• English Fluent (written and spoken)
• Kiswahili Fluent (written and spoken)

Membership in Professional Societies:

• Tanganyika Law Society (TLS), the Bar Association of Tanzania.
• East Africa Law Society (EALS), an association of legal practitioners and national Bar Associations in East Africa

In her current role as the Head of Client Services at Privy Attorneys, Hamida brings over 15 years of legal expertise, honed during her tenure as a Senior State Attorney at the Attorney General’s Chambers. Hamida is a seasoned professional with a specialization in Contracts and Treaties, demonstrating an exceptional ability to navigate complex legal landscapes. 

Throughout her tenure she actively participated as a member of Government Consultative Councils and the Technical Committee contributing insights. Her expertise encompasses a range of matters pertaining to the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania. This includes contract negotiations, drafting and advisory work as representing the Government in international, regional, and national meetings. Notably she excels in facilitating partnership projects and investments.

Key Achievements and Responsibilities:

• Successfully transitioned from the public sector to the private legal domain, seamlessly applying her extensive background in Contracts and Treaties.
• Proactively engages with clients, fostering strong and enduring relationships, and ensuring the delivery of legal services that meet and exceed client expectations.

Career

• 2008 -2020 - Senior State Attorney at the Attorney General’s Office.
• Dec 2021 to date - Head of Clients’ Services at Privy Attorneys.

Qualifications:

• 2003 – 2007 - Bachelor of Laws from the University of Dar, es Salaam.

Languages:

• English Fluent (written & spoken)
• Kiswahili Fluent (written & spoken)