Henry Bakaru
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Experience
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Breakthrough Attorneys
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Tanzania
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Associate
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Jun 2016 - Present
Drafting and reviewing legal documents from Clients. Entering appearance in both Courts and Tribunals for and on behalf of the Clients. Provision of advisory services to clients in various matters including investment, compliance and regulatory matters. Preparation and review of Court pleadings. Drafting and reviewing legal documents from Clients. Entering appearance in both Courts and Tribunals for and on behalf of the Clients. Provision of advisory services to clients in various matters including investment, compliance and regulatory matters. Preparation and review of Court pleadings.
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Corporation Secretary
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Dec 2015 - May 2016
Interpreting and fulfilling corporate legal functions of the Board of Directors, Management Team, Workers’ Council and the Corporation as a whole.Act as a Secretary to the Board and responsible for preparation of Annual Board Plans, convening Board meetings, preparing minutes thereof and coordinating reports on implementation of Board decisions and resolutions.Representing and advising the Corporation in all legal matters including suits, investigations and administrative proceedings.Vetting and approving all legal documents and contracts and carry out due diligence for NDC Projects and programs in consultation with the Managing Director.Carrying out research on legislation and other legal aspects which have a bearing on the Corporation’s activities. Show less
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Legal Counsel
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Jan 2014 - Nov 2015
Advising Management and the Board on compliance and regulatory mattersManaging cases both civil and criminalDrafting all legal documents pertaining to the CorporationPreparation of minutes for both Board and Management
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JTI (Japan Tobacco International)
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Switzerland
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Tobacco Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Associate
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Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
Advising the Company on various compliance and regulatory matters for its business Managing cases, contracts and other legal issues pertaining to the Company Providing accurate, efficient and timely legal opinions and advice Ensuring custody of company documents, case files and contracts Entering appearance in court and tribunals for and on behalf of the Company Advising the Company on various compliance and regulatory matters for its business Managing cases, contracts and other legal issues pertaining to the Company Providing accurate, efficient and timely legal opinions and advice Ensuring custody of company documents, case files and contracts Entering appearance in court and tribunals for and on behalf of the Company
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MM Attorneys
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Dar es Salaam
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Legal Officer
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Jan 2012 - Nov 2012
Advising the Corporate Client on various compliance and regulatory matters for its business. Drafting various contractual documents and reviewing the same on behalf of the firm’s clients. Drafting various security documents such as mortgages, debentures, share transfers and MEMARTs and filing the same to appropriate registries for registration. Providing legal opinion in Commercial, Civil and Criminal Matters Preparing Pleadings in both Civil and Criminal Matters Liaising with private and Government institutions and agencies such as BRELA, RITA, TRA, DPP, Police Force, Immigration and various Ministries. Show less
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MEDA Tanzania
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Dar es Salaam
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Regional Manager
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Aug 2008 - Dec 2010
Monitoring of the Tanzania National Voucher Scheme (TNVS) - Hati Punguzo Project. Preparing work plans and budgets for the project Managing funds for the project at the Regional level Reporting any suspected misuses and taking necessary measures Community mobilization and awareness on the use of long lasting insecticide treated nets. Monitoring of the Tanzania National Voucher Scheme (TNVS) - Hati Punguzo Project. Preparing work plans and budgets for the project Managing funds for the project at the Regional level Reporting any suspected misuses and taking necessary measures Community mobilization and awareness on the use of long lasting insecticide treated nets.
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Education
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University of Dar es Salaam
Master of Laws (LLM), Corporate and Commercial Law -
University of Dar es Salaam
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law -
Rubya Seminary
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education, History, Geography and Kiswahili -
Rubya Seminary
Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, English Language, Kiswahili, Bible -
Law School of Tanzania