Tumwesige Lushakuzi

Tumwesige Lushakuzi is an Advocate of the High Court with over eight years’ experience in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, data protection, and mining law. He is known for his strategic investment advisory, trainings and capacity building, and acquisition of regulatory approvals in Tanzania.

Areas of Expertise
Regulatory Compliance & Corporate Governance
Data Protection
Mining Law
Corporate Secretarial Services
Intellectual Property (Copyright, Trademark, Patent)
Investment Advisory
Corporate Commercial Practice
Labour Law

Noteworthy Achievements

Tumwesige brings a diverse range of expertise to his clients, making him a highly valuable and adaptable resource. His core areas of specialization encompass Corporate Secretarial Services, Intellectual Property, Data Protection, and Corporate Commercial Practice, where he consistently provides exceptional legal solutions to a wide-ranging clientele.

Corporate & Investment Advisory: Tumwesige played a pivotal role in orchestrating a significant reduction in the share capital of Philip Morris Tanzania Limited, amounting to USD 5 million (TZS 11.7 Billion). Additionally, he demonstrated meticulous attention to detail by conducting comprehensive legal due diligence for various investment ventures, including Rogathe Dairy Farm Product Limited and Matemwe Bungalows Zaswi (Z) Limited.

Intellectual Property: Tumwesige oversaw the trademark registrations for both One Acre Fund and Tanga Cement PLC. He excels in safeguarding intellectual property rights, demonstrating expertise in copyright, trademark, patent, and utility model registrations. His comprehensive services also extend to assisting clients in the commercialization of their intellectual assets, combating counterfeit products, and defending against infringements of intellectual property.

Corporate Governance & Compliance: Tumwesige’s proficiency extends to various facets of legal practice, including company incorporation, corporate governance, restructuring, and the complexities of corporate regulatory and compliance matters. His meticulous approach ensures that businesses seamlessly operate within the boundaries of the law.

Litigation Experience: Tumwesige has successfully represented clients in various courts, including High Court, District Court, and Resident Magistrate Court. He also appeared before boards and tribunals such as Arbitral Tribunals, Tax Revenue Appeals Board, Tax Revenue Appeals Tribunal, and the District Lands and Housing Tribunal. He demonstrated his legal prowess by effectively defending against intricate labor disputes involving Swissport Tanzania PLC and Mufindi Paper Mills Limited.

Beyond Legal Expertise
Outside of his legal practice, Tumwesige demonstrates a strong commitment to legal reform through prolific writing. In 2022, he authored “A COLLECTION OF PRACTICAL AND ACADEMIC WORKS,” a comprehensive exploration of various legal domains, enriching legal discourse for practitioners and scholars. In 2016, Tumwesige’s dissertation, “The Law and Disparities in Operation of Secondary Schools in Tanzania,” transcended academia. It passionately advocated for an educational regulatory authority, addressing disparities in the educational system and emphasizing the need for systematic reforms to ensure equity in secondary education.