ANDREW M. BISAGAYA
ADVOCATE OF THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA, B COM LL.B LL.M
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
Summary
A multi-skilled professional who is adept at working in fast-paced environments that demand strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills. With over 10 years of legal experience advising established multinationals and startups on areas ranging from commercial law, regulation and compliance, risk management, contract drafting, legal aspects of corporate financing to business development, and client support in result-driven environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
FOUNDER
A B MASABA ADVOCATES
1 2023 - Current
- Performing day-to day in-house counsel roles with a focus on contract negotiation and drafting, regulatory compliance and preparation of internal mechanisms and policies as required.
- Legal and Compliance audits and organizational assessments to reduce organizational risk exposure.
- Legal Research and preparation of legal and advisory opinions
- Advised different start-ups on fundraising both equity and debt to a total of over 735K USD.
- Streamlined contracting process and reduced turnaround time on customer contracts
- Advised a multinational firm on market entry for credit financial products
- Acquisition of relevant and required licenses including PSP and DCP licenses.
ADVISORY ASSOCIATE
MAJAU MAITETHIA AND ASSOCIATES ADVOCATES
03.2018 - 12.2022
- Performing in-house counsel tasks for corporate clients
- Legal and Compliance Audits for clients in various sectors and successfully minimised risk exposure.
- Performing Company Secretarial duties for company clients
- Secondment to clients to provide legal support in-house for critical strategic business decisions
- Contract negotiation and drafting
- Transaction advisory on Mergers and Acquisitions
- Preparation of Court pleadings for Criminal and Civil matters
- Client management
- Legal Research and preparation of legal and advisory opinions
- Consultation and preparation of documents for Tax appeal matters
- Financial modelling of transactions
- Provision of advisory services for startups during fundraising rounds
- Increased Firm's billables by 35% and reduced turnaround time for client service delivery.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering an inclusive work environment that encouraged collaboration and innovation.
LEGAL OFFICER AND BUSINESS DEVELOPER
DATI DESIGN
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Conducted thorough due diligence investigations for potential mergers and acquisitions, mitigating risks associated with transactions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive solutions for complex legal issues.
- Streamlined contract review process, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced turnaround time.
- Provided legal support in the development and execution of strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and other collaborative arrangements.
- Assisted in development of corporate policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and best practices.
LEGAL INTERN
NMU REFUGEE RIGHTS CENTRE
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Legal research and drafting
- Office management, Client scheduling and team lead of fellow interns
- Client interviews and interpretation of client instructions
- Set up and installation of a new filing and file location system.
- Consulting with over 20 pro bono clients weekly.
Education
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LAW -
KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW
Nairobi 01.2016 - 05.2017
FOUNDATION COURSE IN DESIGN THINKING -
HASSO PLATTNER INSTITUTE OF DESIGN THINKING- GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS- UNIVESITY OF CAPE TOWN
Cape Town 01.2017 - 05.2017
MASTER’S DEGREE – LLM IN COMMERCIAL LAW - Commercial Law
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN (UCT)
Cape Town 01.2016 - 05.2017
BACHELOR OF LAWS -
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
Port Elizabeth 02.2010 - 05.2014
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE DEGREE -
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
Port Elizabeth 02.2010 - 05.2013
Skills
Litigation
undefinedTimeline
ADVISORY ASSOCIATE
MAJAU MAITETHIA AND ASSOCIATES ADVOCATES
03.2018 - 12.2022
FOUNDATION COURSE IN DESIGN THINKING -
HASSO PLATTNER INSTITUTE OF DESIGN THINKING- GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS- UNIVESITY OF CAPE TOWN
01.2017 - 05.2017
LEGAL OFFICER AND BUSINESS DEVELOPER
DATI DESIGN
01.2016 - 08.2017
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LAW -
KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW
01.2016 - 05.2017
MASTER’S DEGREE – LLM IN COMMERCIAL LAW - Commercial Law
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN (UCT)
01.2016 - 05.2017
LEGAL INTERN
NMU REFUGEE RIGHTS CENTRE
01.2015 - 12.2015
BACHELOR OF LAWS -
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
02.2010 - 05.2014
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE DEGREE -
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
02.2010 - 05.2013
FOUNDER
A B MASABA ADVOCATES
1 2023 - Current
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