KESTER PAUL LYARUU
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Proven track record in corporate law and business legal issues. Adept at fostering client relationships and navigating complex legal and regulatory frameworks. Demonstrates a results-driven approach with a focus on corporate governance, legal compliance and protecting the client's business.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Partner/Advocate
Kemi Advocates
02.2018 - Current
- Worked with fellow team members (associate advocates and partner) to coordinate effective solutions to clients questions and concerns.
- Deliver friendly service and offered expert support in every interaction.
- Assisted with applications and collected required paperwork to help corporate clients and individual clients register for local supportive services.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the entire representation process.
- Advised clients on various legal matters, ensuring they understood their rights and options.
External Legal Counsel
NMB Bank Plc
03.2020 - Current
- Commercial litigation representing the Bank in various court cases such as credit recoveries, employment and labour cases at the CMA and High Court Labour Division, fraud related cases.
- Banking securities drafting, perfection and registration of securities in favour of the bank and its clients.
- General legal advisory:
External Legal Counsel
CRDB Bank Plc
01.2020 - Current
- General legal advisory for informed decision-making and risk mitigation.
- Banking and credit facilities securities: Perfection and registration of securities in favor of the bank and its clients.
- Corporate legal services: Regularized and updated CRDB Bank Plc corporate file at the Registrar of Companies office.
- Commercial litigation representing the Bank in various court cases such as credit recoveries, employment and labour cases at the CMA and High Court Labour Division
External Legal Counsel
KCB Bank Tanzania Limited
02.2018 - Current
- General legal advisory to minimize potential legal risks and ensure adherence to relevant local banking regulations.
- Banking and credit facilities securities: Perfection and registration of securities in favor of the bank and its clients.
- Commercial litigation representing the Bank in various court cases, including credit recoveries, fraud related cases.
- Provided expert legal advice on complex matters for informed decision-making and risk mitigation.
External Legal Counsel
CRDB Insurance Company Limited
02.2023 - Current
- Conversion of CRDB Insurance Broker Limited to CRDB Insurance Company Limited and regulatory licensing with the Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority (TIRA).
- Corporate secretarial services
- General legal advisory
Chairman and Legal Counsel
Aviagen East Africa Limited
01.2020 - Current
- Company incorporation, registration and licensing with regulators such as the Tanzania Investment Center (TIC), Business Registration and Licensing Agency
- Non Executive company chairman
- Conveyance/acquisition of 1,769 acres of farmland at Sanya Juu, Siha District, West Kilimanjaro
- Corporate secretarial services
- General legal advisory
Legal Counsel
Tanbreed Poultry Limited
02.2016 - Current
- Drafted contracts that protected the company''s interests while facilitating successful business transactions.
- Provided legal advice on matters for informed decision-making and risk mitigation.
- Represented interests of client in negotiations with regulators and public authorities.
- Conveyance/acquisition of 1,973 acres of gararagua farm at Sanya Juu, Siha District, West Kilimanjaro.
- Conversion of 890 acres of land from Certificate of Right of Occupancy into TIC Derivative Rights in Morogoro
- General legal advisory for informed decision-making and risk mitigation.
Legal Counsel
Interchick Company Limited
01.2020 - Current
- General legal advisory for informed decision-making and risk mitigation.
Legal Counsel
Tanzania Breeders And Feedmills Limited
01.2020 - Current
- General legal advisory for informed decision-making and risk mitigation.
Legal Counsel
Amref Flying Doctors Tanzania
02.2017 - 12.2023
- Company incorporation, registration and licensing
- Company secretary and corporate secretarial services
- Non Profit Organizations local regulatory compliance
External Legal Counsel
Tanzaniteone Mining Limited
07.2016 - 09.2019
- Developed comprehensive compliance programs to minimize potential legal risks and ensure adherence to relevant mining and regulatory compliance regulations.
- Corporate secretarial services
- Civil and commercial litigation
- General legal advisory
Associate
Mawalla Advocates
12.2011 - 07.2016
- Conducted comprehensive legal research to support senior counsels in the formulation of legal advice for the Firm's clients.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
Advocate/Partner
Stratton & Co. Advocates
06.2016 - 02.2018
- Counseled various corporate and individual clients.
- Delivered legal services and offered expert support in every interaction.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and maintained open lines of communication.
Education
Post Graduate Degree in Legal Practice - Law
Law School of Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania06.2016
Bachelor of Law - Law
Mzumbe University
Morogoro, Tanzania12.2011
Diploma in Law - Law
Mzumbe University
Morogoro, Tanzania11.2008
Cambridge IGCSE Advance Level -
Cambridge Tanzania Academy, Tanzania.
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania06.2004
Cambridge IGCSE Ordinary Level -
St. Mary’s High School, Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania2002
Primary School -
Aberdares Preparatory School
Nairobi, Kenya08.1999
Skills
Corporate Governance
Corporate and Business Legal Issues
Corporate Law and Business law
Real Estate Transactions
Securities Regulation
Legal Compliance
Employment law
Case Analysis
Dispute Resolution
Certification
Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania and Subordinate courts thereto with Roll Number 5462
Notary Public and Commissioner for Oaths
Arbitrator with Certificate of Accreditation Number COA.ARB.0129
Timeline
External Legal Counsel
CRDB Insurance Company Limited
02.2023 - Current
External Legal Counsel
NMB Bank Plc
03.2020 - Current
External Legal Counsel
CRDB Bank Plc
01.2020 - Current
Chairman and Legal Counsel
Aviagen East Africa Limited
01.2020 - Current
Legal Counsel
Interchick Company Limited
01.2020 - Current
Legal Counsel
Tanzania Breeders And Feedmills Limited
01.2020 - Current
Managing Partner/Advocate
Kemi Advocates
02.2018 - Current
External Legal Counsel
KCB Bank Tanzania Limited
02.2018 - Current
Legal Counsel
Amref Flying Doctors Tanzania
02.2017 - 12.2023
External Legal Counsel
Tanzaniteone Mining Limited
07.2016 - 09.2019
Advocate/Partner
Stratton & Co. Advocates
06.2016 - 02.2018
Legal Counsel
Tanbreed Poultry Limited
02.2016 - Current
Associate
Mawalla Advocates
12.2011 - 07.2016
Post Graduate Degree in Legal Practice - Law
Law School of Tanzania
Bachelor of Law - Law
Mzumbe University
Diploma in Law - Law
Mzumbe University
Cambridge IGCSE Advance Level -
Cambridge Tanzania Academy, Tanzania.
Cambridge IGCSE Ordinary Level -
St. Mary’s High School, Tanzania
Primary School -
Aberdares Preparatory School
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