Michael Strain
Global Guide 2024
Band 3 : General Business Law
Band 3
About
Provided by Michael Strain
Practice Areas
Michael Strain is the managing partner of Bowmans’ Tanzanian office. He is one of East Africa’s most active corporate/ M&A lawyers. Within Tanzania he has a comprehensive corporate/ commercial practice covering all aspects of non-contentious transactional and regulatory advice (including market entry). Further afield in East Africa, (particularly Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda) Michael advises large corporates, financial institutions, private equity firms and high-net-worth individuals on all forms of equity investments, acquisitions and disposals. He has extensive experience in the mining, energy, real estate, infrastructure, logistics, agribusiness, telecommunications, banking and hospitality. Before relocating to East Africa, Michael trained, qualified and practised as a corporate/M&A lawyer in the City of London.
He is an admitted Solicitor in England and Wales and an Advocate of the High Court in Tanzania.
Chambers Review
Global
Michael Strain has wide-ranging corporate law capabilities, handling M&A, investments and financings in sectors including infrastructure and mining. He notably services regional clients as well as international ones active on cross-border matters. He joined Bowmans in 2023 after leaving Clyde & Co.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Michael Strain is a source of sector expertise with a great track record."
"Michael Strain is thorough and you can really work with him. He gives you solutions."
"Michael Strain is a source of sector expertise with a great track record."
"Michael Strain is thorough and you can really work with him. He gives you solutions."