Brigid Maina

Litigation

• Spearheading the recovery initiative for corruptly acquired assets, implementing rigorous audits that identify discrepancies, and reclaiming unexplained assets through strategic negotiations with stakeholders;
• Directing a successful legal strategy that secured recovery of KES. 8 Billion from persons engaging in unlawful asset acquisition; leveraged legal precedents to strengthen the cases and expedite judicial proceedings;
• Executing the successful filing of asset preservation applications during investigations, leading to an increase in recovered assets and a streamlined process that reduces filing time;
• Conducting a thorough assessment of recovered assets, identifying inconsistencies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and overall asset management efficacy improvement;
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams to gather evidence and testimonials for recovery cases, ensuring thorough documentation that improved case readiness and contributed to a decrease in case delays;
• Drafting Mutual Legal Assistance requests, each tailored to unique international treaties, enhancing the Commission's legal standing and fostering trust among global partners;
• Conducting detailed analysis of cases of corruptly acquired assets, identifying key patterns that inform negotiation strategies ultimately increases recovery success rates.

Evidence Analysis

• Compiling and analyzing evidence for cases, presenting findings to the Director of Public Prosecutions, which resulted in the successful prosecution of complex cases, enhancing the Commission's reputation for efficacy;
• Formulating detailed briefs for criminal prosecution cases related to anti-corruption, ensuring rigorous legal arguments that are presented in court, leading to increased conviction rates and public accountability;
• Conducting thorough legal research and analysis on regulatory compliance issues, with findings presented in reports that informed decision-making processes and enhanced the Commission's operational effectiveness.
• Analyzing and compiling evidence for investigative warrant applications, leading to an increase in successful approvals, thereby expediting investigations and enhancing overall operational efficiency; and
• Conducting detailed audits of investigation files, pinpointing key areas for improvement; recommendations led to a streamlined process, enhancing investigators' efficiency and reducing case handling time.

• Drafted and reviewed litigation documents, including pleadings, notices, and affidavits; ensured 100% compliance with court deadlines, contributing to an increase in successful case resolutions;
• Drafted and presented strategic legal advice to diverse stakeholders, including clients and senior management; improved decision-making processes in critical civil litigation scenarios;
• Conducted consultations with clients and legal counsel to identify specific needs, which led to the development of tailored solutions that improved client satisfaction ratings;
• Evaluated new legislative changes affecting industry standards, resulting in the implementation of revised compliance protocols; improved adherence rates, and mitigated risks associated with non-compliance.;
• Resolved potentially litigious matters through direct negotiations, achieving settlements that saved the country funds in legal fees and diverted resources towards more productive initiatives;
• Streamlined attorney practice administration by implementing an electronic file management system that enhanced document retrieval speed by 50% and improved overall efficiency for managing over 400 case files;
• Conducted comprehensive research on diverse issues, documents, and case files to ensure the accuracy of procedures; findings led to a reduction in advisory errors and improved client satisfaction scores.

• Delivered comprehensive legal counsel to a diverse clientele, navigating intricate regulatory landscapes and reducing potential liabilities by identifying key legal risks, which led to a decrease in client-related lawsuits;
• Authored comprehensive demand letters and court documents that led to successful settlements, directly contributing to the firm's reputation for effective dispute resolution;
• Represented clients in more than 300 court hearings and mediation sessions, achieving a favourable outcome in 85% of cases; engaged in rigorous preparation and strategy development to maximize the likelihood of success;
• Crafted comprehensive settlement proposals for ongoing legal cases, resulting in an 80% acceptance rate and expediting resolution times by an average of 6 months compared to litigation processes;
• Designed and presented a user-friendly guide for preparing land transaction documents, facilitating training sessions for 15 team members, ultimately improving team efficiency and accuracy in document submission processes.