1998 - University of Shivaji India, Bachelors of Social Law (B.SL)
2002 - University of Shivaji India, Bachelors of Law (LL.B)
2003 - Kenya School of Law, Postgraduate Diploma in Law
2003 - Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
EXPERIENCE STATEMENT AND AREAS OF SPECIALISATION
Mr. Makori practices in various Tribunals and Arbitral panels, the subordinate Courts, the High Court as well as the Court of Appeal and has extensive experience in the following areas of specialisation;
Administrative law - Practice in matters related to government planning, social security and other decisions made by government
Alternative Dispute Resolution - Early neutral evaluation, negotiation, conciliation, mediation, and arbitration
Banking and finance - Handling transactional (financial activities within banks and financial institutions ) and non-transactional (advisory work regarding banking and finance regulations) matters
Commercial Law - Offering advice and litigating on the rights, relations and conduct of individuals and businesses involved in commercial trade
Constitutional law - Litigating on the interpretation of laws and rights contained in the Commonwealth and state constitutions
Contract law - Advising on and litigating on the regulation of the roles, relationships and obligations of parties engaging in the negotiation of a legal agreement as well as drafting such agreements.
Corporation law - Advising on the law governing corporations whether as a business, virtual or fictitious persons
Labour law - Advising on and litigating in matters related to regulation of industrial and workplace relations
Law of torts - Handling cases relating to conflict between people and/or legal entities and compensation for wrongful acts (negligence, nuisance, defamation, trespass)
Personal injury law - Practice related to workplace health and safety
Property Law - Preparation of security documentation and handling transactions property purchases and sales
Taxation law - Handling cases related to regulation of tax obligations for individuals and businesses.
Succession - Concerns the distribution of property following death (execution of wills, estate planning, etc)
Languages: English and Swahili (Excellent in speaking, reading and writing).
MEMBERSHIP OF ASSOCIATIONS
The East Africa Law Society, the African Bar Association, the Commonwealth Lawyers Association, the Criminal Bar Association, and the International Bar Association.
JESSE CHARAGGU WAIGWA
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
2006 – Makerere University - LLB (Hons.)
2008 - Diploma in Law - Kenya School of Law.
2009 – Admitted as Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
MEMBERSHIP OF ASSOCIATION
Law Society of Kenya.
Rotaracts Club - Nairobi Central.
EXPERIENCE STATEMENT
a) Litigation in Industrial Disputes and Labour laws, Personal Injury, Family and Succession (Probate) Law and Contract Law.
b) Listing of securities and undertaking all aspects of Due Diligence prior to listing.
c) Mortgage and other asset securitisations.
d) Setting up of joint ventures, acquisitions and disposals, Mergers and take-overs and acquiring relevant approvals from Monopolies Commission
e) Preparation and registration of transfers of land, leases, charges, mortgages, reconveyances, discharge of charges, caveats, cautions etc.
f) Drafting and negotiating single bank and syndicated loan agreements and multiple option facilities.
g) Preparation and finalization of miscellaneous applications to the Government and Government bodies for extension of land leases, changes of user, licenses and approvals.
h) Drafting and negotiating trade finance documents.
i) Taking of security in connection with leading transactions.
j) Registration of Trademarks, Industrial Designs, Copyrights and Patents.
k) Obtaining grants of representation in Probate and Succession matters.
AREAS OF SPECIALISATION
Contract Law, Family and Succession Law, Employment Law, Conveyance Drafting and Security & Legal Documentation.
Languages: English and Swahili (Excellent in speaking, reading and writing).
DAISY LORENE AKINYI OGEMBO
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Currently - LLM Candidate at the University of London, Queen Mary College; Specializing in Tax Law, International Merger Control and the Law of Multinationals
2008 - Diploma in Law; Kenya School of Law
2006 - Bachelor of Law (LL.B) - University of Nairobi, Faculty of Law
MEMBERSHIP OF ASSOCIATIONS
Law Society of Kenya (Admitted to the Bar on the 2nd day of October 2008)
East African Law Society
Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (ACIArb)
EXPERIENCE STATEMENT
a. Research and preparation for commercial litigation in both the High Court of Kenya and in the Court of Appeal in Kenya.
b. Research and drafting of pleadings in litigation involving insolvent defendant companies and tracing of assets, winding up by Court of insolvent companies, examination of directors after judgment as to assets of companies, holding companies and their subsidiaries, partnerships and unincorporated business associations, industrial disputes, employment matters, pension matters, personal injury claims, and environmental litigation.
c. Research and participation in various arbitral proceedings including construction arbitration and arbitration on pension matters.
d. Negotiating rescheduling of debts arising from litigation, drafting rescheduling instruments and securing repayment of the rescheduled debts.
e. Providing consultancy services to a multinational company, one of Kenya’s most profitable companies, on issues ranging from tendering in the procurement process, negotiations with suppliers, supplier performance review, contract drafting and contract review.
f. Participated in conducting due diligence on one of Kenya’s largest parastatals in preparation for the Initial Public Offering of shares held in that parastatal by the Government of Kenya.
g. Participated in the rights issue of one of Kenya’s major banks.
h. Participated in the amendments to the Trust Deed and Rules of a large Staff Pension Fund for purposes of compliance with the amendments to the Retirement Benefits Act.
i. Was a member of the Firm’s advisory team that advised one of Kenya’s major labour unions on the proposed amendments to an Act that governs the said union.
j. Advising various international non-governmental organizations on varied legal issues including labour issues and issues touching on legal status and recognition.
k. The review of loan, grant and supply agreements on behalf of international non-governmental organizations and the Government of Kenya.
l. Drafting of various service level agreements for international non-governmental organizations in the process of out-sourcing their non-core business.
English - Excellent in speaking, reading and writing
Kiswahili - Good in speaking, reading and writing
DAVIDSON MGHANGA MWAISAKA
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
2006 - University of Nairobi - LLB (Hons.), 1st Class.
2008 - Diploma in Law - Kenya School of Law.
2009 - New York University – LLM (Hons.), International Trade Regulation – Specializing in International Commercial Law, International Intellectual Property Law (Trademarks, Patents and Copyright, International Trade and Investment Law, Antitrust/Competition Law, International Economics Law and Mergers and Acquisitions.
MEMBERSHIP OF ASSOCIATION
Law Society of Kenya.
East African Law Society.
Rotaracts Club - Nairobi Central.
Member Commonwealth Lawyers Association.
International Commission of Jurists
Associate Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (ACIArb)
EXPERIENCE STATEMENT
(a) Incorporation of companies, societies, trusts and business names and non-governmental organizations.
(b) Filing various resolutions and returns relating to legal entities.
(c) Preparation and perusal of commercial agreements.
(d) Appointing of and liaising with Receivers and Managers of Companies undergoing liquidation.
(e) Obtaining work permits on behalf of foreign clients.
(f) Obtaining of Capital Markets approvals and exemptions.
(g) Preparation and perusal of security documents such as debentures, charges, chattels mortgages etc.
(h) Carrying out research and giving opinions to local and international clients on all manner of legal queries on different aspects of commercial law.
(i) Preparation and registration of transfers of land, leases, charges, mortgages, reconveyances, discharge of charges, caveats, cautions etc.
(j) Drafting and negotiating single bank and syndicated loan agreements and multiple option facilities.
(k) Preparation and finalisation of miscellaneous applications to the Government and Government bodies for extension of land leases, changes of user, licenses and approvals.
(l) Setting up of joint ventures, acquisitions and disposals generally.
(m) Drafting and negotiating trade finance documents.
(n) Taking of security in connection with leading transactions.
(o) Debt restructuring and documentation.
(p) Registration of Trademarks, Industrial Designs, Copyrights and Patents.
(q) Obtaining grants of representation in Probate and Succession matters.
(r) Listing of securities and undertaking all aspects of Due Diligence prior to listing.
AREAS OF SPECIALISATION
Corporate Commercial, Conveyancing and Intellectual Property
Drafting of Security & Legal Documentation
LANGUAGES
English - Excellent in speaking, reading and writing
Swahili - Excellent in speaking, reading and writing
Food for Thought
Language serves not only to express thoughts, but to make possible thoughts which could not exist without it.
