Michael Strain Email & Phone Number

Michael.Strain@Bowmanslaw.com I am the Managing Partner of Bowmans’ market-leading practice in Tanzania. In addition - I am one of East Africa’s most active corporate/M&A lawyers; based in Tanzania but also covering the wider region.Within Tanzania I have a comprehensive corporate/commercial practice encompassing all aspects of non-contentious transactional and regulatory advice (including market entry).Across East Africa (particularly in Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda) I advise large corporates, financial institutions, private equity firms and high-net-worth individuals on all forms of equity investments, acquisitions and disposals.Whilst my work is sector-agnostic - I have 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, I trained, qualified and practised as a corporate/M&A lawyer in the City of London. I am admitted as both a Solicitor (England & Wales) and as an Advocate of the High Court in Tanzania.I am ranked as a leading lawyer in all major legal directories – including as follows:Legal 500 2022: “Michael Strain is a partner with a great network across the region and is very commercial”.Chambers & Partners 2023: “Michael Strain consistently provides advice that is legally sound but also commercially viable for clients”.

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