Ephraim Mrawa
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Ephraim is one of the leading corporate and mining lawyers in Tanzania, having served as in-house Counsel for the largest mining company in Tanzania. He later joined one of the leading commercial law firms in Tanzania as a Senior Associate, rising to partner level before joining Msando Law Office.
Ephraim has an in-depth knowledge of mining and commercial laws, enabling him to advise on all aspects of mining regulations and transactional issues, including compliance, prospecting, mining rights applications, appeals, judicial reviews, contract mining agreements, and surface lease agreements.
Ephraim holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) from the University of Dar es Salaam, a Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation (PGDT) from the Institute of Tax Administration and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) from the Law School of Tanzania. He is a member of the Tanganyika Law Society (TLS) and the East African Law Society (EALS). He is qualified as an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania mainland.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Company Secretary and Legal Advisor
Walkabout Resources and its Subsidiaries [Lindi Jumbo Limited, Duma Resources Limited and Walkabout Resources Tanzania]
01.2018 - Current
- Enhanced corporate governance by implementing efficient board meeting procedures and documentation practices.
- Assisted in the successful completion of legal compliance audits by maintaining accurate records and providing timely information.
- an integral member of the team that spearheaded the initial negotiation with the Special Presidential Negotiation Team (SPGNT) concerning the legal framework pertaining to the 16% free carried interest.
- I was involved in the preparation and registration process of the intercompany loan agreement with the Bank of Tanzania.
- Streamlined internal communication channels by creating a centralized database for key company documents and policies.
- Supported management decision-making processes with thorough research and analysis of relevant industry trends and regulations.
Associate
Rex Advocate formerly ENSafrica Tanzania ATTORNEYS
Dar Es Salaam
07.2010 - 02.2018
- He has specialized in corporate consultancy, company secretarial services, taxation, liquidations, and receiverships. In addition, he is an expert on legislative and regulatory review matters. Some of his notable corporate clients include companies in the gas-to-electricity projects, cement manufacturing, cigarette, telecommunications, and insurance industries. He also provides accounting services to clients.
- Advising and assisting clients in the incorporation and registration of legal entities, including but not limited to companies, branches, and charitable organizations such as NGOs and societies, attending to their statutory requirements for both local and international clients.
- Part of the team in the corporate financing project whereby ENSafrica Tanzania Attorneys acted as 3 legal advisors to Vodacom Tanzania Limited (the leading Telecommunication Company in the Country) in connection to the intended Initial Public Offer to the general public of its twenty-five percent (25%) ordinary shares and subsequent listing of all its fully paid up shares at the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) on the Main Investment Market (MIM) segment
- Advising local and international clients on the employment and labour relations matters as per the labour laws including but not limited drafting of employment contracts, advising on termination procedures and retrenchment processes.
- Company secretarial matters such as preparing of notices and agenda, attending meeting board and annual general meeting, record of minutes. Preparation of requisite company resolutions an maintenance of company statutory books.
- Company statutory compliance matters such as overseeing the regularization of company secretarial records and updating company information on the new Companies’ Registry online registration platform.
- Conducting review of company documentation as part corporate due diligences on companies and issuing of due diligence reports on the corporate and legal standing of companies.
- Drafting, among other things, Share Purchase Agreements, Share Allotment Agreements, Lease Agreements, employment contracts, deeds of settlement, services level contracts, security and conveyancing documentation, and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs).
- Participated in carrying out negotiations with Kibo Match employees and Trade Union during the retrenchment process and closed down the company.
- He has also prepared various legal opinions in labour matters including issues involving retrenchment, disciplinary hearing, reviewing HR manuals and drafting/reviewing employment contracts
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining communication and implementing efficient project management tools.
- Developed strong client relationships through timely and thorough follow-up on inquiries and concerns.
- Optimized departmental processes with the implementation of innovative strategies, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
Education
Admitted as an Advocate to Tanzania Mainland Bar -
The Law School of Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam01.2013
Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation (PGDT) -
Institute of Tax Administration
01.2010
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) -
University of Dar es Salaam
01.2008
Skills
- Leadership - Ability to persuade others to follow
- Communication - Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
Affiliations
- 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
Languages
Kiswahili
English
Practice Areas
- General corporate commercial law matters
- Natural Resources law (Mining, oil & gas)
- Labour & employment matters
- Immigration law
- Competition law
- Intellectual property
Current Employer
Walkabout Resources and its Subsidiaries, 2018, Present
Short Courses
- General overview on Tax laws in Tanzania
- Employment and Labour Laws in Tanzania
- Mining and environmental management
Profession
Advocate, Corporate Commercial and Natural Resources
Personal Information
- Title: Company Secretary and Legal Advisor
- Nationality: Tanzanian
References
- Amb. Mwanaidi Sinare Maajar, Partner and Chair - Head, Natural Resources Law Practice (Mining, gas and oil) and part of the Corporate Commercial team at REX Advocates, REX HOUSE, Dar es Salaam, m.maajar@rexattorneys.co.tz, 255 22 221 1180-8, +255 754 268 888
- Dr Alex Thomas Nguluma, Managing Partner, REX HOUSE, Dar es Salaam, a.nguluma@rexattorneys.co.tz, +255 22 221 1180-8, +255 784 784 949
Timeline
Company Secretary and Legal Advisor
Walkabout Resources and its Subsidiaries [Lindi Jumbo Limited, Duma Resources Limited and Walkabout Resources Tanzania]
01.2018 - Current
Associate
Rex Advocate formerly ENSafrica Tanzania ATTORNEYS
07.2010 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) -
University of Dar es Salaam
Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation (PGDT) -
Institute of Tax Administration
Admitted as an Advocate to Tanzania Mainland Bar -
The Law School of Tanzania