Shamiza Ratansi is the Managing Partner of ATZ Law Chambers (ATZ) and her practice focuses mainly on Corporate, Commercial, Mergers and Acquisitions, Banking and Finance, Private Equity, Regulated Sectors including Capital Markets and Telcommunications.

She is consistently involved in prominent, complex and cross-border transactions and is considered as one of the leading finance experts in Tanzania with significant depth to handle multiple large and complex deals to very high standards.

Shamiza has been described by The Legal 500 2018 as ‘proactive and someone who presents very well to clients and inspires their confidence’, ‘has a deep knowledge of local laws and practice, is well connected within the Tanzanian regulatory environment’ as well as ‘willing to go the extra mile’.  According to Global Chambers 2017, Shamiza is highlighted by market commentators for her ‘in depth knowledge’ and has been recognised as having particular experience in cross-border finance-related matters.

University: University of Liverppol

Degree type (LLB)

Year graduated: 2003

Significant Clients or cases:

1. Citibank Tanzania Limited / Citibank N.A
2. Millicom International Cellular
3. China Railway Jianchang Engineering Co (T) Limited,
4. International Finance Corporation
5. Airtel Tanzania Limited
6. Kuramo Capital ;
7. CDC Group PLC,
8. Reliance Group
9. Total Tanzania Limited
10. Engie Group