Professional Designations

Investment law advisor - Distinguished as an expert in investment law, Susan has played a pivotal role in providing legal counsel and strategic guidance to clients in navigating the complex landscape of investment regulations and opportunities. My extensive knowledge of investment laws and regulations enables me to offer comprehensive advice on structuring investments, compliance, and mitigating legal risks. I have successfully assisted clients in diverse sectors in achieving their investment objectives while ensuring legal compliance. Her dedication to excellence in investment law advisory has been acknowledged by a wide range of clients.

Loan Facility Advisor (International Lender Representation): Assumed a pivotal role as the trusted legal advisor in facilitating complex loan facility arrangement between a prominent international lenders and local borrowers. Provided expert guidance, legal counsel, and strategic insights to protect the interests of the international lenders throughout the negotiation and execution process.

Retained Loan facility Advisor to Commercial Banks in Tanzania–extensive experience in banking and finance, which includes auditing bank liabilities, managing security transactions, real estate laws, providing legal opinions on syndicate loan arrangements, and handling various aspects of banking regulations. She conducts Security Audits for Banks and has led and participated in security audits for several prominent banks in Tanzania, ensuring compliance and security in their banking financial operations.

Local Content Advisor – Advised several multinational entities on local content regulations, including contractors with EACOP. Mining local content regulations for gold mining players, coal mining.

Maritime/Blue Economy Law advisor: Susan offers expert advice to clients in the maritime and blue economy sectors, helping them navigate complex regulations and make informed decisions. She ensures that businesses and organizations involved in maritime and blue economy activities adhere to local and international legal requirements.

She has excelled in drafting and reviewing contracts related to maritime and blue economy projects, protecting the interests of her clients. Her dedication in promoting sustainable practices in the maritime and blue economy sectors are unmatched. Her legal guidance not only supports economic growth but also emphasizes environmental responsibility.

Chartered Company Secretary/Liquidator: Susan holds the designation of a Chartered Company Secretary, which is a prestigious qualification indicating her expertise in corporate governance and compliance. She sits in several boards in this capacity. Susan has liquidated several entities in Tanzania and advises solvent and insolvent companies in areas of winding up, company administration and voluntary arrangements.

Due Diligence, Mergers and Acquisitions

She has conducted high-level due diligence for multinational companies, showcasing her expertise in this critical area of corporate law. Further she has concluded several mergers in Tanzania and has advised her clients effectively in fair competition regulations before merging and acquiring.

Diverse Clientele

She has provided legal counsel to a wide range of clients, including embassies, banks, Fintech and Telecommunication companies, mining and petroleum companies, venture capital firms, Re-insurance companies, Sports and gaming Companies and non-governmental organizations.

Susan's extensive legal background and her ability to adapt to different areas of law and work with a variety of clients makes her a highly respected and accomplished lawyer in Tanzania.