Founder & Advocate

Deogratius Sawere

8 Years 8 Months of dedicated legal experience

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Office Hours

  • Monday – Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday – SundayBy Appointment Only

Available for Appointments

  • Monday – Friday7:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Biography

Deogratius Sawere is the Founder and Managing Advocate of Sawere & Company Advocates, a highly dedicated legal practitioner known for his client-focused, professional and ethical approach to the practice of law across Tanzania.

As a strategic thinker and strong legal researcher, Deogratius approaches every matter with meticulous preparation, combining thorough analysis with sound judgment. Advocate Deogratius Sawere has built a reputation for successfully representing clients in a wide range of legal matters through meticulous preparation, strategic thinking and a commitment to achieving the best possible legal outcomes. His skill as an excellent negotiator allows him to resolve disputes efficiently, pursuing amicable solutions where possible while remaining a firm advocate in the courtroom when required.

He is trusted by individuals, businesses and organizations for his professionalism, integrity and practical legal solutions, and he leads Sawere & Company Advocates with an unwavering commitment to ethical, client-centred advocacy. Deogratius is known for diligent representation and achieving strong outcomes for clients through careful preparation and strategic legal practice.

Professional Experience

  • Founder & Managing Advocate, Sawere & Company Advocates (Current)
  • Handled over 150 corporate and commercial matters for local and regional clients
  • Trusted legal advisor to SMEs, investors and institutions across Tanzania

Professional Skills

Strategic Legal ThinkingLegal Research & AnalysisNegotiationContract NegotiationCorporate AdvisoryLitigation StrategyClient Relationship Management

Practice Areas

  • Corporate & Commercial Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Land & Property Law
  • Contract Drafting & Review
  • Legal Consultancy

Education

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), accredited Tanzanian university
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice
  • Admitted Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania

Memberships

  • Tanganyika Law Society (TLS)
  • East Africa Law Society (EALS)

Languages

English, Swahili