Wycliffe Mponda

Leads the legal service line of a three-partner practice, delivering contract drafting, corporate structuring, regulatory compliance and commercial advisory to SME and corporate clients.

Negotiates supply contracts and manages statutory registrations, tax compliance and commercial risk for an operating manufacturing business.

Verifies mineral rights ownership and licence status with the Mining Commission, compiles technical and infrastructure data, and packages investor-facing due diligence files. Drafts engagement agreements, including confidentiality, contractor status and governing law provisions.

Drafted, reviewed and negotiated supplier, service and employment contracts, aligning commercial terms with company strategy and Tanzanian statutory requirements. Monitored contractual obligations, performance milestones and renewal dates across active agreements, reporting exposure to management on a monthly cycle.

Advised corporate clients on commercial, corporate, labour, tax and regulatory compliance matters. Drafted and negotiated commercial contracts, service agreements, employment contracts and real estate transaction documents, and represented clients in tax audits and disputes before the Tanzania Revenue Authority.

Drafted and reviewed pleadings, contracts, correspondence and HR policy documentation. Conducted legal research and prepared written analysis supporting litigation and corporate matters, and maintained client case files and confidential records.

Pursued a Bachelor of Laws degree, focusing on legal principles and practice.

Completed an Ordinary Diploma in Law, building foundational legal knowledge.

Earned a Certificate in Law, receiving the Best Student in Law award for the academic year.