Regulatory Reform & Policy Advisory Practice
Our Regulatory Reform & Advisory Areas
Our team monitors legislative developments, policy reforms, and sector-specific regulations to help clients remain compliant, minimize risk, and position their investments for long-term success.
Oil & Gas Regulatory Advisory
We assist clients in understanding and complying with Tanzania’s petroleum laws and natural gas policies. We advise on the Petroleum Act 2015, the Natural Gas Policy 2013, Production Sharing Agreements, licensing, operations, and gas market regulations. We helps structure public–private partnerships for gas development and provides guidance on royalty increases, signing, production and regulatory compliance with TPDC and EWURA.
Local Content Compliance & Sector Participation
We provide expert advice on Tanzania’s local content regimes for oil & gas, mining, and other regulated sectors. Our services include local content audits, drafting joint venture agreements with indigenous Tanzanian companies, and structuring equity arrangements in line with the Petroleum (Local Content) Regulations 2017 and Mining (Local Content) Regulations 2018. We also support procurement, technical skills transfer, and local employment compliance.
Mining Sector Reform Advisory
We guide clients through mining sector reforms introduced under the Natural Wealth and Resources Acts 2017 and related amendments. We advise on government free-carried interests, contract renegotiation, royalty and beneficiation compliance, licensing, revenue retention, foreign exchange rules, and banking obligations. We represent companies, subcontractors, and suppliers before the Mining Commission to ensure full regulatory compliance.
Land, Property & Natural Resources Policy Advisory
We advise investors and developers on emerging land policies and reforms, including the Draft National Land Policy 2016. Our services cover land tenure reforms, restrictions on foreign ownership of village land, equity-sharing models for affected communities, conversion of former CDA leases into 99-year rights of occupancy, and regulatory due diligence for large-scale projects. We support real estate, agribusiness, mining, and PPP investors in navigating Tanzania’s land framework.
Electricity & Power Sector Regulation
MAK Africa Legal provides advisory on the Electricity Supply Industry Reform Strategy (2014–2025) and related regulations. We assist clients with TANESCO unbundling, IPP licensing, wheeling arrangements, bulk supply agreements, Dar es salaam stock exchange (DSE) listing requirements, energy project development, public procurement, and PPP frameworks. Our services help developers, financiers, and operators navigate the complex regulatory transition of Tanzania’s power sector.
Infrastructure, Transport & Constitutional Advisory
We guide clients on reforms affecting infrastructure, transport, and governance. Our services include advising on the dissolution of RAHCO and TRL, the Standard Gauge Railway project, logistics and transport investment frameworks, and compliance with cross-border and safety regulations. We also provide legal support on constitutional and administrative law matters, including Draft Constitution implications, corporate rights, and representation in judicial proceedings.
Attorneys
A team of seasoned attorneys across diverse specialties.
