Krista Bates-Van Winkelhof

Krista advises clients on a range of corporate matters, including acquisitions, disposals (including by auction), joint ventures, schemes of arrangements, takeovers, company formation, corporate governance, commercial contracts and general corporate advice on an ad hoc basis. She has advised a diverse base of private and listed national and international clients - from blue chip companies with a high level of experience acquiring assets as a part of an ongoing programme through to small companies embarking on their first acquisition and thus requiring not only a great degree of legal guidance but also practical/commercial advice. The majority of her transactional work has cross-border elements which involve instructing and working with foreign counsel and helping to find solutions to local law issues. Deal sizes range from �1.85bn to �20,000. Krista is recognised by Chambers Global as one of only two Band 1 Lawyers. Chambers Global noted that "satisfied clients single out [Krista's] highly attentive style and incredible attention to detail". She is also ranked as the sole leading lawyer in Tanzania by PLC Which Lawyer?, highlighting that clients report her as "consistently provided us with excellent legal advisory services". Noted as a leading lawyer by IFLR, they describe Krista as "bringing a new energy and experience to the Tanzanian market". One of only two Band 1 lawyers in Tanzania and highlighted as a leading lawyer by Chambers Global. Described by IFLR 1000 as "bringing a new energy and experience to the Tanzanian market".