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Cris B. Mwebesa

Managing Partner & Advocate

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Professional Biography

Cris Mwebesa our Managing Partner is a distinguished legal practitioner with an illustrious career spanning over 15 years, marked by significant roles as Legal Director or Head of Legal at esteemed organizations including Tanzania Cigarette Company (TCC), Fair Competition Commission (FCC), Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO), TIB Development Bank, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. With a wealth of experience cultivated through diverse professional environments, including a tenure at Latham & Watkins in London, Cris has garnered comprehensive knowledge across various industries and legal domains. As a visionary leader, Cris leverages his extensive experience and strategic insights to steer the firm towards success, ensuring the delivery of exceptional legal services to clients. Specializing in Tax, Corporate & Commercial law, Competition & Anti-trust, M&A, and Mining, Cris brings unparalleled expertise to his practice. His astute legal acumen, combined with his leadership acumen, positions him as a trusted advisor and invaluable asset within the legal community.

Credentials
  • LLB, University of Dar es Salaam
  • LLM, University of Dar es Salaam
  • MBA (Finance), University of Dar es salaam
  • PHD candidate, London School of Economics
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law School of Tanzania.
  • Admitted and Practicing advocate in Tanzania mainland.
  • Admitted and Practicing advocate in Zanzibar.
  • Notary Public
  • Commissioner for Oaths
  • Member of Tanganyika Law Society
  • Member of East Africa Law Society
  • Member of Zanzibar Law Society

Resources

The Audit Showdown: Why Timely Evidence is Your Best Defense Against Tax Liabilities

October 24, 2024

Imagine standing before the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), where every missing document or delayed submission can inflate your tax liability and weaken your defense. The rules are clear: the onus of proof rests squarely on your shoulders. Fail to provide the right evidence at the audit stage, and you risk facing assessments based on estimates …

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Commentary On Draft Guidelines on Fees and Charges for Microfinance Service Providers as issued by the Bank of Tanzania in 2024

June 12, 2024

Crispin Bebwa Mwebesa Esq (Managing Partner) & Adv. Valentina Clifford (Associate)

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Kenya’s Oraro & Company Advocates and Tanzania’s MWEBESA LAW GROUP forge Strategic Collaboration to enhance Legal Services in Tanzania and Kenya

May 22, 2024

Oraro & Company Advocates, a leading full-service law firm in Kenya, and MWEBESA LAW GROUP, a prominent Tanzanian full-service law firm known for its expertise and innovation, are pleased to announce their collaboration and strategic partnership. This strategic partnership aims to leverage the combined strengths and resources of both firms to provide clients with enhanced …

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Restrictions Under the Anti Counterfeit Laws

March 28, 2024

In our initial episode, we initiated our journey through Tanzania’s anti-counterfeit legal land- scape by revealing the fundamental pillars of these vital rules. We unraveled the Merchandise Marks Act, Act No. 20 of 1963, and its complementary regulations, the Merchandise Marks Regulation of 2008 and the Merchandise Marks (Amendments) Regulation of 2010. Moreover, we demystified …

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Physical Address

Dar es Salaam (HQ)
House No. 113, Plot No. 948
Chole Road, Masaki
P. O. Box 23077
Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Zanzibar Branch
Block 024, Plot No. 55 Mbweni Road, Mazizini Unguja, Zanzibar

Office Hours

Monday to Friday 0800- 1700
Saturday 0900-1300

Contact Details

+255 767 348 716
+255 742 812 125
+255 716 955 304

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