Bio

Michael Strain is one of East Africa’s most active corporate/M&A lawyers; based in Tanzania but also covering the wider region. Within Tanzania he has a comprehensive corporate/commercial practice covering all aspects of non-contentious transactional and regulatory advice (including market entry). Across East Africa, (particularly in Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda) Michael advises large corporates, financial institutions, private equity firms and high-net-worth individuals on all forms of equity investments, acquisitions and disposals. Whilst Michael’s work is sector-agnostic – he has particular expertise across sectors such as mining/ extractives, energy, real estate, infrastructure, logistics, agribusiness, telecommunications, banking and hospitality. Before relocating to East Africa more than ten years ago, Michael trained, qualified and practised as a corporate/M&A lawyer in the City of London. Michael is a Partner in our Dar es Salaam office and a member of the Mergers and Acquisitions practice.