Isakwisa L. Mwamukonda
Dar Es Salaam,United Republic of Tanzania
Summary
Dynamic and visionary legal expert with a proven track record of founding and steering Royalty Legal into a premier investment-centered law firm in Tanzania. Renowned for delivering high-impact legal solutions across corporate, commercial, energy, natural resources, and investment sectors that has successfully positioned the firm as a trusted partner to local and international investors.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Managing partner
Royalty Legal
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania
11.2025 - Current
- Led strategic planning and operational management for high-quality legal services delivery.
- Implemented innovative legal solutions to address complex client needs effectively.
- Orchestrated successful merger negotiations resulting in beneficial alliances.
- Completed tasks on complex legal matters including mergers and acquisitions, cross border transactions, tax matters, insurance claims, baking and financial institution matters, employment and immigration.
- Assisted Clients comply with corporate governance policies and regulatory standards in Tanzania
- Facilitated foreign companies establish and scale up investments in Tanzania
- Successfully completed litigation and settled disputes for and on behalf of Clients.
- Developed comprehensive business strategies to drive growth and improve client satisfaction.
Ag. Corporate Secretary
Export Processing Zone Authority
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania
03.2023 - 07.2025
- Management and organisation of Board Matter
- Provide legal advice on complex as well as operational matters.
- Conducted legal review, amendments, and enactment of laws and regulations including the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zone Act 2005 and its respective regulations.
- Negotiate, drafted and managed implementation of negotiable instruments such as contracts, lease agreements, memorandums etc
- Conducted litigation and dispute resolution for and on behalf of the Authority.
- Managed preparation, issuance, renewal, revocation and cancelling of licenses and permits issued under the Export Processing Zones Act and the Special Economic Zones Act
- Facilitated acquisition of land by foreigners for investment
Senior Legal Officer
Export Processing Zones Authority
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Provide legal advice on matters affecting the Authority
- Preparation of contracts, memorandums and all necessary instruments for purposes of facilitating investments with the Authority
- Ensure compliance and enforcement of laws by investors investing in export or special economic zones
- Provided expert legal advice on complex matters pertaining to investment and trade policies.
- Led negotiations on behalf of the authority, fostering positive relationships with external partners.
Senior Legal Officer
Vice President’s Office
06.2008 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: (Tanzania)
- Provide legal advice and interpretation on complex and intricate legal issues related on Union, environment, and environment and natural matters.
- Preparation and revision of various regulations and guidelines under the Environmental Management Act, 2004, including but not limited to the Environment Management (Control of Hazardous) Waste Regulations 2009, Solid Waste Regulations, 2009, Biosafety Regulations 2009, Noise and Vibration Regulations 2015, Prohibition of Plastic Sachet Regulations, 2019, Electronic Waste Regulations, 2019, Control of Mercury and Mercury Compound Regulations, 2019
- Negotiated and facilitated the implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate (UNFCC), and its subsequent Protocols, The Convention on Biological Diversity the Cartagena Protocol, the Nagoya Kuala Lumper Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Redress, among others
- Assist/ conducted environment litigation, prosecutions and defenses
- Prepared/drafted legal instruments including contracts, memorandum of understandings, notices etc
- Ensure compliance and enforcement of the environmental laws, regulations and guidelines
Administrative Secretary and Secretary to the Board of Trustees
National Environmental Trust Fund
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Company Overview: (Tanzania)
- Establishing the National Environmental Fund
- Prepared the Funds Operational Manual, Accounting Procedure Manual, Resource Mobilization Strategy, Strategic Plan, Grant Guidelines, and Board Charter
- Liaised and solicited for Funds from multilateral funding sources, donor partners, and likeminded funds
- Supervised the day to day activities and staff of the Fund
- Assisted the Board of Trustees in undertaking their duties through preparation of Board papers, recording board proceedings and preparation of minutes as well as other activities as assigned by the Board
- (Tanzania)
Administrative Officer
Dar Es Salaam University College of Education
07.2007 - 05.2008
- Company Overview: (Tanzania)
- Provide advice on employment and labor relation matters
- Man power planning, recruitment and management of staff
- Promotion of statutory entitlements of staff
- (Tanzania)
Legal Officer
Law Associates Advocates
01.2007 - 07.2007
- Company Overview: (Tanzania)
- Drafting of a range of legal instruments including contracts, wills, pleadings, conveyancing documents etc
- Conducted legal research on different topics, issues and matters
- Assist solicitors in litigation in courts of law, and tribunals
- Participated in negotiations, arbitration and dispute settlements
- (Tanzania)
Education
Masters - Environment and Natural Resources Law
Ocean University of China
Qingdao, Peoples Republic of China 01.2013 - 01.2015
Post Graduate Diploma - Law (Mediation & Arbitration)
Institute of Social Work
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 01.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
Kampala International University
Kampala, Uganda 01.2002 - 01.2006
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination - undefined
Bugema High School
Kampala, Uganda 01.2000 - 01.2001
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination - undefined
Ikizu High School
Musoma, Tanzania 01.1996 - 01.1999
Skills
- Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher, Case Map
Strategic Leadership and Firm Management
Multicultural and International Client Engagement
- Contract Drafting, Negotiation, and Reviewing
Regulatory Licensing and Compliance Monitoring
Investment Structuring and Tax Planning
Custom
- Dr. James Kilabuko, Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Presidents Office – State House, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, +255 -783-670654, kilabukoj@yahoo.com
- Eng. Ngosi Cx. Mwihava, P.O. Box 7725, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, +255-754-464036, mmwihava@gmail.com
- Mr. Sipho Limbe, Troy Corporate Attorneys, P.O. Box 1486, Arusha, Tanzania, +255 -754-669267, slimbe2@yahoo.com
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 03/08/80
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Tanzanian
Timeline
Managing partner
Royalty Legal
11.2025 - Current
Ag. Corporate Secretary
Export Processing Zone Authority
03.2023 - 07.2025
Senior Legal Officer
Export Processing Zones Authority
09.2022 - 03.2024
Administrative Secretary and Secretary to the Board of Trustees
National Environmental Trust Fund
01.2016 - 11.2018
Masters - Environment and Natural Resources Law
Ocean University of China
01.2013 - 01.2015
Post Graduate Diploma - Law (Mediation & Arbitration)
Institute of Social Work
01.2011 - 01.2012
Senior Legal Officer
Vice President’s Office
06.2008 - 08.2022
Administrative Officer
Dar Es Salaam University College of Education
07.2007 - 05.2008
Legal Officer
Law Associates Advocates
01.2007 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
Kampala International University
01.2002 - 01.2006
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination - undefined
Bugema High School
01.2000 - 01.2001
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination - undefined
Ikizu High School
01.1996 - 01.1999