Grayson Mabugo

Grayson Mabugo is the Managing Partner of Beon Legal, a full-service law firm based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, providing strategic legal solutions to local and international clients across corporate and commercial law, maritime and shipping law, intellectual property, banking and finance, foreign investment, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance.

With over 9 years of professional legal experience, Grayson has built a reputation for delivering practical, commercially focused, and results-oriented legal advice. He regularly advises multinational corporations, financial institutions, shipping interests, investors, technology companies, and entrepreneurs on complex legal and regulatory matters involving Tanzania, Zanzibar, and cross-border transactions.

Maritime and Shipping Law

Grayson has developed particular expertise in maritime and shipping law. His work includes advising on ship registration, carriage of goods by sea, marine insurance, admiralty claims, port and shipping regulations, maritime contracts, and international maritime conventions.

He maintains a strong interest in the development of maritime law in East Africa and frequently publishes articles analysing emerging legal developments affecting the shipping industry.

Corporate and Commercial Practice

Beyond maritime law, Grayson has extensive experience advising clients on company formation and restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, due diligence, banking and finance transactions, employment law, intellectual property protection, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.

He has assisted both domestic and international clients in navigating Tanzania’s legal and regulatory environment while protecting their commercial interests.

Cross-Border and International Advisory

Grayson regularly collaborates with international law firms and professional advisers on cross-border legal matters, providing local counsel support in transactions involving Tanzania.

His practice combines technical legal knowledge with a practical understanding of business, enabling him to deliver solutions that are legally sound and commercially effective.