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Zach Kauraisa

Zach Kauraisa

Energy Researcher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Associate | Finance & Law | Energy & Mining

  • Education

    • University of Namibia

      2021 - 2021
      Legal Practitioner’s Qualifying Exam Bar Exam

      Admitted legal practitioner of the High Court of Namibia.

    • Rutgers Business School

      2022 - 2022
      Certificate in Business Sustainability and Energy

      Activities and Societies: Mandela Washington Fellowship • Module 1: Strategic sustainability and decision analysis and implementation.• Module 2: Sustainability concepts and frameworks.• Module 3: Sustainability opportunities for entrepreneurs.• Module 4: Energy reserves and our present values.• Module 5: Energy Economics and Energy Markets.

    • University of Dundee

      2019 - 2020
      LLM International Oil and Gas Law and Policy Distinction - (Summa cum laude)

      Thesis: Project financing natural resource projects in developing markets (A)Oil and Gas Law (A) Project Finance Law (A) International Negotiation (A) Commercial Contracts (A) International Arbitration (A) Petroleum Economics (B)

    • University of Namibia

      2015 - 2018
      Bachelor of Laws - LLB (Hons) Law

    • Queen Mary University of London

      2022 - 2023
      Msc Finance and Law

      A specialist degree with a double major in finance and law.Finance Modules: Private Equity and Venture Capital, Valuation, Corporate Finance, Investment Management, Mergers & Acquisitions and Accounting.Thesis: Public Capital Markets: Comparative Analysis of Prospectus Disclosure Regulations in the EU and NamibiaLaw Modules: Corporate Finance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law

  • Experience

    • Energy Hub Plus

      Nov 2019 - Jul 2020
      Energy Researcher

      A research hub dedicated to deepening worldwide knowledge about the extractives industry.My work included tracking the speed of the Energy Transition in Africa by outlining various policy measures taken in Ghana, Nigeria, Namibia and Zambia.My work further included developing a country profile for Namibia that outlines the legal framework governing the Mining, Petroleum, Energy, and Environment sector. This includes outlining relevant BITs, environmental protection, case law and fiscal regulation.Assisting in the organisation and moderating an international energy conference titled: Extractives & Beyond: the impact of the energy transition on petroleum investment in Africa. Attended by over 500 energy professionals Show less

    • Koep & Partners

      Jan 2021 - Sept 2022
      Lawyer (Trainee)

      Completed practical legal training (articles) in the commercial department of a leading commercial law firm. My work is focused on M&A in the energy and mining sectors:Drafting of commercial contracts for a range of transactions such as share purchase agreements, share pledge agreements, option agreements, mineral right assignment agreements, sub-contracting agreements, NDA's, exclusive distribution agreements etc.Performing due diligences on mining and energy companies in transactions in excess of $100 million (document review, corporate existence, regulatory compliance, employment agreements, commercial agreements, litigation searches, insolvency searches etc). As well as drafting of Competition Commission filing of merger notifications.Advising international companies on Namibian regulatory environment with respect to mining, energy, banking & finance, competition, data protection and tax. Show less

    • Sustainable Development Strategies Group

      Jul 2022 - Aug 2022
      Mining Research Fellow

      A research hub focused on sustainable development in the natural resources sector.I conducted research on In-Situ Leach Uranium mining in Kazakhstan (Legal and Economic analysis) and developed business development strategy for critical minerals research.

    • AfricaMaVal

      Mar 2023 - Aug 2023
      Consultant

      The Africa MaVal project is an EU project aimed at contributing to the sourcing of critical minerals from Africa for the European industry. I was tasked with analysing the economic and fiscal framework for mining investment in Namibia

    • Eos Capital

      Jan 2024 - now
      Associate

      Advising sponsors in the natural resources and infrastructure sectors in raising of capital, as well as providing general transaction advisory.Eos Capital is a leading private equity firm in Namibia with over N$ 1 billion in AUM and a strong focus on infrastructure investment.- Working closely with investment team prior to and during the investment process.- Working closely with value addition team post-investment.- Establishing and expanding the Investment Advisory department. Show less

    • Rosewood Academy Windhoek

      May 2024 - now
      Independent Non-Executive Director

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Introduction to Corporate Finance

      JSE
      Oct 2021
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    • Admitted Legal Practitioner

      Law Society of Namibia

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Zach Kauraisa
      Chevening Scholar UK Government Aug 2022
    • Awarded to Zach Kauraisa
      Mandela Washington Fellow U.S. Embassy Jun 2021
    • Awarded to Zach Kauraisa
      PetroFund Scholar PetroFund Jun 2019
    • Awarded to Zach Kauraisa
      UNAM Law Society Executive Member Award University of Namibia Law Society Nov 2016 In recognition of the hard work and determination that went into the efforts of the UNAM Law Society for the year 2016:•University of Namibia Law Society Opening Ceremony•University of Namibia Law Society Seminar – Legal ethos, Reform of environmental law and African philosophy of law in a globalizing world of competing perspectives•University of Namibia Law Society Trail Advocacy•University of Namibia Law Society Annual General Meeting
    • Awarded to Zach Kauraisa
      Namibia Stock Exchange: Students Investment Challenge - 2nd Place Namibia Stock Exchange For an outstanding team performance over the 6 month challenge that required students to trade N$ 500,000 in virtual capital on the Namibia Stock Exchange.
    • Awarded to Zach Kauraisa
      UNAM Human Rights Moot Court (2017) - Best Team + Best Orator Human Rights Lecturer and Media Ombudsman - John Nakuta For outstanding performance in the Human Rights Moot Court that required students to read the scenario then research case law, local + international legislation in order to formulate arguments and present them in front of a pane of 3 judges + opposing counsel.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mentor

      Issued by Impact Aid Africa on Nov 2021
      Impact Aid AfricaAssociated with Zach Kauraisa