ALAN NLAWI KILEO
Managing Partner
Alan Nlawi Kileo - Managing Partner
Alan has a passion for tax. After graduating from the University of Dar es Salaam in 2007, Alan joined PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as an Associate Tax Consultant, a position that exposed him into a wide range of tax matters and saw him promoted to a Senior Tax Consultant in short period of time.
In pursuing his dream as Tax Consultant and Tax Litigant, Alan later joined Ako Law in 2011, a law firm affiliated with Clyde&Co. where he was involved in handling high-profile tax advisory and complex litigation matters in Banking, Mining, Telecommunication, Oil and Gas, Insurance to name but few.
With Ako Law, Alan rose from a Legal officer to a Legal Director and later to Managing Partner. Among other writings and presentations, Alan has also co-authored a book titled “Tax Dispute Resolution – Manual for Tax Practitioners”. When it comes to tax advisory, consultation and representation, Alan is unmatched and greatly acknowledged by local and multinational companies as well as his peers.
QUALIFICATIONS: LLB | LLM in Revenue Law and Administration | Advocate
EXPERTISE: Tax | Dispute Resolution| Corporate
CONTACT: alan.kileo@beakolaw.co.tz | +255 713 694 254
WILSON MUKEBEZI
Partner
Wilson Mukebezi - Partner
As is the case with his peers Stephen and Alan, Wilson revels in the field of tax law with over twelve (12) years to back it up. He has represented and litigated for major clients in various sectors varying from banking, brewery, agriculture, tourism, construction, mining and telecommunication against their various tax disputes with the Tanzania Revenue Authority and also non tax disputes in various Tanzanian courts and also acted for various not for profit organizations including setting up Trusts, Societies and other Associations.
Before joining B&E Ako Law, he worked with premier law firms such as FK Law Chambers and Ako Law where he had the priviledge of working with top-notch legal/tax practitioners such as Dr Kibuta Ongwamuhana, Professor Florens Dominic Luoga and Mr Martin Nasson (a former commissioner of Tanzania Revenue Authority).
With his background from FK Law Chambers and Ako Law, Wilson has immense experience in tax advisory and litigation, commercial litigation, corporate transaction work and company secretarial, arbitration, employment dispute resolution as well as advising. He is also a co-author of the book “Tax Dispute Resolution – Manual for Tax Practitioners”, Mkuki na Nyota [2015], Dar es Salaam.
QUALIFICATIONS: LLB | M.A in Revenue Law and Administration | Advocate
EXPERTISE: Tax | Dispute Resolution | Procurement | Competition| Employment & Labour Relations | Banking
CONTACT: wilson.mukebezi@beeakolaw.co.tz | +255 768 983 015 | +255 784 645 690 | +255 766 645 690
STEPHEN AXWESSO
Partner
Stephen Axwesso - Partner
Stephen takes the quarterback position as he revels exceptionally in both as a tax advisor and litigant having successfully represented top mining, telecommunication and brewing companies in the field of tax.
He is also very cognizant with corporate law having garnered vast experience from working with the pioneers of the field notably Rex Attorneys (now ENS). While at Rex Attorneys, he was involved in the drafting, negotiation and execution of big transactions.
He later moved and worked as an in house lawyer for the Tanzania Revenue Authority and Airtel Tanzania, then to Brevis Attorneys where he was a Partner before joining B&E Ako Law. Apart from the legal practice, Stephen also teaches at the Law School of Tanzania and conducts seminars on Taxation and Procurement Law in Tanzania.
QUALIFICATIONS: LLB | Postgraduate Diploma in Law | Advocate
EXPERTISE: Tax | Recovery | Dispute Resolution | Procurement | Intellectual Property
CONTACT: stephen.axwesso@beakolaw.co.tz | +255784 670 234
GODWIN NYAISA
Partner
Godwin Nyaisa - Partner
Godwin has a Bachelor of law degree and a Master’s degree in Corporate and Commercial Lawfrom the University of Dar es Salaam. He is a Partner at B & E Ako Law, after working as a Partner with Epic Law Partners for four years, which he co-founded. Prior to forming Epic Law Partners, Godwin worked with Mark & Associates Attorneys. His practice focuses on litigation and arbitration of commercial disputes, cooperate banking, debt recovery, insurance, capital investments, shareholder class actions and derivative cases, business torts, labour disputes and intellectual property.
He has broad experience in litigation matters before the Commission for Mediation and Arbitration for Labour Matters, Commercial, Land and Labour Divisions of the High Court of Tanzania and the Court of Appeal of Tanzania. He also has extensive experience in commercial arbitrations. Mr. Nyaisa is also a qualified Advocate licensed to practice in Tanzania courts and has an experience of more than ten years of practice in Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice.
QUALIFICATIONS: LLB | LLM in Commercial and Corporate Law | Advocate | Arbitrator | Mediator | Reconciliator | Negotiator
EXPERTISE: Corporate | Dispute Resolution | Banking | Insurance
CONTACT: godwin.nyaisa@beakolaw.co.tz | +255768 239 495 | + 255 713 384 169
VICTOR MREMA
Partner
Victor Mrema - Partner
Victor worked as a Legal Counsel for CRDB Bank Plc for over five (5) years, a position that gained him a solid reputation amongst his peers and the banking community. During this time, Victor was the bank’s key internal personnel in the CRDB’s IPO process.
He headed CRDB’s investor relations department and sat in all board meetings for CRDB Bank Plc, CRDB Microfinance Services Company Ltd and CRDB Bank Burundi and played a key role in the registration and setting up of CRDB Bank Burundi.
In pursuit of his passion for business, Victor left CRDB in 2013 and went on to establish Brevis Attorneys (a corporate firm) where he served as Managing Partner for five (5) years. His passion on business growth ignited initiatives to establish B&E Ako Law.
In addition to banking, Victor has immense experience and knowledge on corporate governance, business law, capital markets, securities and investment. Victor’s business acumen is outstanding and our clients benefit even on non-law related matters.
QUALIFICATIONS: LLB | PGD, BA | MA, Revenue Law & Administration | Advocate
EXPERTISE: Banking | Corporate | Capital & Securities | Investment
CONTACT: victor.mrema@beakolaw.co.tz | +255 784 424 146
RENATUS SHIDUKI
Partner
Renatus Shiduki - Partner
Renatus has an uncanny ability to/of grasping numbers so to speak, having worked with KPMG Tanzania as their Corporate Services Advisor hence making him a valuable member of the firm. At KPMG, Renatus oversaw the firm’s corporate advisory services that included, incorporating companies and NGOs, providing management and winding up services both in Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar.
He also dealt closely with various regulators including Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA), Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA), Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC), Tanzania Investment Center (TIC) Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) and Zanzibar Revenue Board (ZRB).
Among the key multinational clients he worked with include Atlas Copco, BG Energy, Halliburton International Inc., Henkel Chemicals, Beach Petroleum, Middle East Telecom, E.Pihl & Søn, Nedlloyd, Maersk, MI Production Chemicals (ME) FZE, Trademark East Africa, Wärtsila, Vattenfall Power Consultant AB and Sandvik Mining.
After 3 years of experience at KPMG, Renatus moved to work with a locally renowned law firm, IMMMA Advocates at Mwanza, where he provided legal services to a range of clients, especially on litigation, labor dispute resolution and security documentation and recoveries for banks and financial institutions.
Prior to joining B & E Ako Law, Renatus co-founded Epic Law Partners and oversaw the Firm’s Mwanza office. He now oversees our operations in Mwanza (servicing our clients around the Lake Zone) and Arusha offices.
Renatus is also an active member of the Tanganyika Law Society (TLS) and the East African Law Society (EALS).
QUALIFICATIONS: LLB | Advocate
EXPERTISE: Securities | Corporate| Dispute Resolution |Tax | Real Estate
CONTACT: lubango.shiduki@beakolaw.co.tz | +255 754 973 327 | + 255 767 250 296
NORBERT MWAIFWANI
Senior Associate
Norbert Mwaifani - Senior Associate
Norbert is a self-driven, enthusiastic, and ambitious tax lawyer with more than 7 years of experience of tax litigation and tax dispute resolution. He holds a master’s degree in Revenue Laws and Administration from the University of Dar es Salaam, a post graduate diploma in legal practice from the Law School of Tanzania, and a Bachelor of Laws degree from Saint Augustine University of Tanzania.
Norbert started his carrier with Ako Law in association with Clyde & Co in May 2016 as a junior associate. In 2018 Norbert joined B&E Ako Law tax team as an associate and his passion for tax and dedication awarded him with a promotion to a Senior Associate position in a very short time.
As a Senior Associate Norbert handles and is highly involved in complex tax disputes – Transfer Pricing, Corporate Income Tax, Indirect taxes – for major clients in various sectors varying from mining, banking, manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, construction, and telecommunication.
Norbert is also a licenced tax consultant. He is currently pursuing Advanced Diploma in International Taxation where he has completed (passed) one course – Energy Resources – International Taxation of Upstream Oil and Gas. Apart from being qualified to practice as an advocate in Mainland Tanzania, Norbert is also qualified to practice as an advocate in Tanzania Zanzibar which makes him a valuable team member for being able to represent clients in both Mainland and Zanzibar.
QUALIFICATIONS: LLB | PGDip | LLM | Tax Consultant | Advocate Mainland and Zanzibar
EXPERTISE: Tax Litigation and Advising |Dispute Resolution | Research and Development | Commercial Litigation
CONTACT: norbert.mwaifwani@beakolaw.co.tz | + 255 714 910 687 | +255 752 642 887
KAVOLA SEMU
Senior Associate
Kavola Semu - Senor Associate
Kavola is a dynamic lawyer who has been groomed and nurtured the B & E Ako way. She possesses a natural ability to communicate well to audiences of different dynamics making her a key member of our Research and Development department.
Kavola’s proficiency lies in family law, probate and administration of estates – two areas which she is actively involved as well as litigation. She is driven, always motivated and intent on spreading her wings to other fields of practice that the firm engages on. Prior to joining the firm, she worked with Epic Law Partners.
QUALIFICATIONS: LLB| Advocate
EXPERTISE: Dispute Resolution |Family and Matrimonial law | Probate | Conveyancing
CONTACT: kavola.semu @beakolaw.co.tz |+ 255 659 298 446 | +255 677 484 842
PHILLIP IRUNGU
Senior Associate
Phillip Lincoln Irungu- Senior Associate
With almost five (5) years of practice under his belt as a Litigant, and three (3) years as a Tax Consultant, Phillip is a dynamic and well versed lawyer.He possesses an impeccable record in Litigation as well as Employment and Labor Related matters. He also has been admitted to practice at the Zanzibar High and Subordinate Courts thus further widening his wings as a Practitioner.
Phillip possesses great analytical and interpersonal skills which coupled with his qualification as an Arbitrator make him a valuable member of the B&E Ako Law family. He also has a natural ability to communicate well to audiences of different dynamics, making him a key member of our Research and Training Department.
Phillip is also an active member of the Tanzania Institute of Arbitrators (TIARB).
QUALIFICATIONS: LLB| MSc in Taxation |Advocate
EXPERTISE: Dispute Resolution |Employment & Labour| Arbitration | Research & Development
CONTACT: phillip.irungu@beakolaw.co.tz | +255 753 307 307
ROBERT MOSI
Associate
Robert Mosi-Associate
Having joined our ever expanding family in early 2019, Robert has already proven to be quite valuable to the firm as demonstrated by how motivated, self-driven and committed he is.
He has garnered respected reputation among his peers given his activeness and demonstrated experience in Dispute Resolution and Securities perfection as well as Corporate practice.
Prior to joining the B&E Ako Law family, Robert worked with Kilindu Giattas & Partners where he was actively involved in both their corporate and litigation departments.
QUALIFICATIONS: LLB| Advocate
EXPERTISE: Corporate |Real Estate | Dispute Resolution | Intellectual Property | Employment and Labour | Securities
CONTACT: robert.mosi@beakolaw.co.tz | +255 759 168 557 | +255 686 641 860
KERRY MRA
Associate
Kerry Mra-Associate
Kerry is one of our young and confident upcoming lawyer, her research capabilities develop a strong ability to quickly grasp the legal implication of an issue and therefore craft an excellent solution. She possess an excellent communication skill.
Her specialty lies in both civil and criminal litigation, Labour relation, Conveyancing, Probate and administration of estate. Prior joining beako, Kerry started her legal professional with beako as a legal trainee and later worked with Law Bridge as an associate for one year.
QUALIFICATIONS: LLB| PGD in Legal Practice | Advocate
EXPERTISE: Litigation |Conveyancing| Labor Relation | Probate and Administration of Estate
CONTACT: kerry.mra@beakolaw.co.tz | +255 719 898 021
HENDRY KIMARIO
Associate
Hendry Polycarp Kimario - Associate
With a solid background in Dispute Resolution, Hendry is one of the Firm’s prized Junior Lawyers given how driven, dynamic and energetic he is.
Prior to joining the BE Ako Law family, He worked as the Head of Litigation Department for Maeda & Associates in Arusha under the watchful eye of its Managing Partner where he also garnered experience in other key fields like Banking, Corporate, Business Law, Environmental law, Employment & Labour related laws and Intellectual property.
He possesses immaculate oral and writing skills for the preparation, execution and presentation of court documents and the necessary research and development tools to constantly sharpen them.
QUALIFICATIONS: LLB(Hons)|PGD in Legal Practice| Advocate
EXPERTISE: Litigation |Banking | Environmental Law | Employment & Labour
CONTACT: hendry.kimario@beakolaw.co.tz |+255 767 322 478
SULEINA SALIM
Associate
Suleina Salim Bitesigirwe - Associate
Suleina is one of our upcoming lawyers who has been (and continue to be) groomed and nurtured the B&E Ako way. She holds a Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree from the University of Dar es Salaam. She is currently pursuing her Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law School of Tanzania.
She joined the firm in March 2022 as a Legal Intern where her motivation and self drive proved her to be quite reliable in assisting the counsel’s in all the areas of practice that the Firm specializes in, thus further moulding her into an all-rounder lawyer.
Her proficiency lies in tax, dispute resolution, corporate law and employment and labour related law. Prior to joining the firm, she worked with the Commission for Mediation and Arbitration (CMA) as a legal trainee.
QUALIFICATIONS: LLB(Hons) | LLM Corporate and Commercial Law
EXPERTISE: Tax | Corporate | Dispute Resolution | Employment & Labour related Law
CONTACT: suleina.salim@beakolaw.co.tz |+255 746 375 702
FLORIAN FRANCES
Associate
Florian Frances - Associate
Florian is a key consistuent of our young and upcoming lawyers team that is being groomed and nurtured the B & E Ako way. He holds a bachelor degree from Mzumbe University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law school of Tanzania.
His proficiency lies in the fields of dispute resolution, corporate law, employment and labour relations, family law, probate and administration of estates as well as conveyancing. Prior to joining the firm, he worked with the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) and Elite Attorneys.
Florian has proven to be quite reliable in assisting the Firm’s Senior Counsel on legal research in many of the areas of practice that the Firm specializes in, thus further molding him into an all-rounder lawyer.
QUALIFICATIONS: LLB | PGD in Legal Practice | Advocate
EXPERTISE: Corporate | Conveyancing | Dispute Resolution | Probate and Administration of Estates
CONTACT: florian.frances@beakolaw.co.tz | + 255 785 563 613 | +255 656 607 403
METHOD NESTORY
Associate
Method Nestory - Associate
Method is a dynamic and promising young lawyer who has undergone a comprehensive grooming and nurturing process. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Mzumbe University and subsequently achieved a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the renowned Law School of Tanzania.
He has already exhibited his exceptional reliability and dedication to the firm, showcasing his ambitious and committed nature which has made him an invaluable asset to the team. His particular expertise lies in the area of Corporate Law, Banking, Conveyancing, Dispute Resolution, as well as Employment and Labour Law
Prior to joining the B & E AKO LAW, Method worked with CRDB BANK PLC where he gained valuable experience and honed his legal expertise.
QUALIFICATIONS: LLB (Hons) | PGD in Legal Practice | Advocate
EXPERTISE: Corporate | Banking | Conveyancing | Employment and Labour | Dispute Resolution
CONTACT: method.nestory@beakolaw.co.tz | + 255 713 442 101
CASTER LUFUNGULO
Associate
Caster Lufungulo - Associate
Caster is dynamic lawyer who has been groomed and nurtured the B & E Ako way since July 2020 when she joined the firm. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Tumaini University (Makumira) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law School of Tanzania.
She has already proven to be quite reliable to the firm as demonstrated by how ambitious, and committed she is, making her a valuable member of the team. Her proficiency lies in Dispute Resolution, Employment and Labour Related Law, insurance matters, Probate and Administration of Estates as well as Conveyancing.
Prior to joining the B&E Ako Law family, Caster worked with Albert Msando Practise where she was actively involved in other key fields like Banking, Business Law, Tax, Employment, and Intellectual property.
QUALIFICATIONS: LLB | PGD in Legal Practice | Advocate
EXPERTISE: Litigation | Banking | Conveyancing | Employment and Labour
CONTACT: caster.lufungulo@beakolaw.co.tz | + 255 763 229 548
DENNIS MWORIA
Associate
Dennis Mworia - Associate
Prior to joining the B&E Ako Law team in late 2020, Mr. Mworia worked with several reputable law firms like Law Access Advocates and H & M Attorneys at Law under the close supervision and guidance of their partners.
His speciality lies in the fields of commercial law and dispute resolution, where his aim is always to meet our clients’ needs expediently and comprehensively by working closely with our Senior Associates and the rest of the team.
He is intuitive driven, ambitious and has already proven to be a valuable addition to the team.
Dennis is also an active member of Tanganyika Law Society and the East African Law Society.
QUALIFICATIONS: LLB | PGD in Legal Practice | Advocate
EXPERTISE: Dispute Resolution | Employment and Labour | Litigation | Corporate
CONTACT: dennis.mworia@beakolaw.co.tz | + 255 719 148 387 | +255 624 033 422
ROSEMARY MAKORI
Associate
Rosemary Makori - Associate
Ms. Rosemary holds a diploma in law from the Institute of Judicial and Administration (IJA), a bachelor’s law degree from St. Augustine University of Tanzania, and a postgraduate diploma in legal practice from the Law School of Tanzania.
Her proficiency lies in civil litigation, conveyancing, corporate law, family law, Probate and Administration of Estates, as well as law relating to custody of children.
Prior to joining B & E Ako Law as an Associate, Ms. Rosemary was an intern at B& E Ako Law in Mwanza.
QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma in Law | LLB | PGD in Legal Practice | Advocate
EXPERTISE: Conveyancing | Family Law | Corporate
CONTACT: rosemary.makori@beakolaw.co.tz | + 255 763 214 161
GLORIA MUGELLE
Office Manager
Gloria Mugelle - Administration Manager
Gloria manages the Firm’s HR, Operational and Management needs.
Having worked with Brevis Attorneys for almost 4 years prior to joining the firm, and with a background in business Administration; it goes without saying that Gloria has acquired all the nits and grits of what it takes to successfully cater to the administration needs of all our lawyers.
She also manages our supporting (background) staff and is always prompt in ensuring that the day to day administration needs of the Firm are available and running smoothly.
QUALIFICATIONS: B.Ed | MBA
EXPERTISE: HR| Operations | Logistics | Management
CONTACT: gloria.mugelle@beakolaw.co.tz |+ 255 787 559 900
SARAFINA MUSHI
Administrative Assistant
Sarafina Mushi - Administrative Assistant
Ms. Mushi joined the firm in 2018, under the guidance and strong wings of the Administration Manager. She manages and caters to the overall administrative needs of all the Firm’s branches.
Over the years she has served the Firm impeccably with utmost analytical, decision-making as well as problem-solving skills. All these are made possible and constantly maintained by her inquisitive nature.
Prior to joining the firm, Sarafina worked as a Sales Representative with a private company, where she picked up her knack for administration that continues to steadily serve the Firm’s needs and endeavors.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Environmental Studies
EXPERTISE: Administration | Logistics | Management | Operations
CONTACT: sarafina.mushi@beakolaw.co.tz | admin@beakolaw.co.tz |+ 255 712 926 515 | +255 685 024 028
JULIETH MGENDI
Administrative Assistant-Arusha
Julieth Mgendi - Administrative Assistant
Julieth is working as Administration Manager at B & E Ako Law Arusha office, Julieth has proved to be competent to manage the administrative works at our office which includes running day to day activities of the office, assist in drafting and filing of legal documents and when necessary, she attends Court sessions.
Previously, Julieth worked at Aymak Attorneys as well as Dar es Salaam Yatch Club (DYC) as an Administrator where she gathered vast knowledge and skills that she has.
Julieth has LLB from Tumaini University (Makumira) Dar es Salaam College and later joined Law School of Tanzania where she served as a Vice President of the Students Government.
QUALIFICATIONS: LLB | MBA
EXPERTISE: Administration Management | Operations | Logistics | Legal
CONTACT: julieth.mgendi@beakolaw.co.tz |+ 255 759 554 396
LOYCE EDSON
Administrative Assistant-Mwanza
Loyce Edson - Administrative Assistant
Ms. Loyce joined the firm in early 2018. She manages and caters to our Mwanza staff ‘s administration needs. She is result –oriented and has excellent communication and organizational skills that ensure our Mwanza branch runs smoothly.
Prior to joining the firm Loyce worked as the Assistant Auditor of a private firm, where she garnered key accounting skills which have proven valuable to the firm’s administrative needs as a whole.
QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma in Business Administration
EXPERTISE: Administration | Logistics | Management | Operations
CONTACT: admin.mwanza@beakolaw.co.tz | + 255 759 515 201 | +255 714 014 239
CHITI NG’ANDU
Registry Officer
Chiti Ng'andu - Registry Officer
Miss Ng’andu is the Firm’s Registry officer. With her background in Law, she stores, catalogues, maintains and retrieves all our documents be it in paper files, electronic files, and databases for all the firm’s departments.
Chiti has proven more than capable in ensuring complete confidentiality, document archiving, recovery and the upkeep of an excellent record management system for the Firm.
Prior to joining the B & E Ako Law, she worked as a Legal Assistant at Maeda & Associates where she garnered fundament experience in Corporate Matters, Record keeping and management as well as Office Administration.
QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma in Law
EXPERTISE: Records Management | Administration | Sales and Marketing
CONTACT: registry@beakolaw.co.tz | + 255 716 333 250
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