Cynthia Kavasia
Nairobi,Nairobi
Summary
An experienced lawyer with a solid understanding of international law with a keen interest on international human rights. An enthusiastic and qualified Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with over 5 years with profound experience in litigation practice, legal research, drafting and analysis, conveyance, Commercial litigation, corporate governance and Corporate Social Responsibility. Well knowledgeable in Kenyan, United Kingdom and Ugandan laws. An organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. An advocate passionate about helping those in need and the underprivileged by taking part in providing pro-bono legal services in a wide range of matters to those in need. Able and willing to work with a team that is ready to change the world and positively contribute to changing and saving the lives of many around the globe.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Advocate
Wamaitha Muhonja & Company Advocates
Nairobi, Kenya
03.2021 - Current
- Serves as the head advocate in the firm and tasked with overseeing a wide range of legal matters including but not limited to; all forms of litigation, commercial law, corporate governance and Corporate Social Responsibility, family and Succession law, Civil and Criminal Matters, copyright and trademark matters and company matters.
- Legal drafting including court documents, individual and corporate agreements, legal opinions, bank securities and ensuring perfection of the same and consent documents.
- Providing legal advice on a wide range of matters either at face to face consults of through preparing written legal opinions for our clients as and when called upon to do so.
- Resolving conflicts as an effective negotiator in an effort to pursue out of court settlement, this is done through mediation and arbitration processes.
- Attending court sessions for mentions, hearing of applications and the main suit and also taking of judgments and rulings.
- Conducting client interviews and advising clients on the best cause of action to be pursued.
- Evaluating presented claims by insurance companies and financial institutions, advising on liability exposure and risk mitigation.
- Conducting research and analysis, preparing case briefs, reports and correspondences with firms, individuals, corporate bodies and organizations.
- providing legal trainings and support to our corporate client's staff members on a wide range of legal issues.
Litigation Advocate
S.I Mwaura & Co. Advocates
Nairobi, Kenya
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Served ss the head of the litigation department and tasked with all matters pertaining with litigation in the firm and this involved but not limited to commercial law litigation, family law litigation, criminal law litigation, diverse forms pf civil litigation and also corporate and company law.
- supervising the staff members in the litigation department and training the legal interns at the firm.
- Conducting legal research, legal analysis and drafting of legal opinions.
- Drafting of court documents and ensuring that the same are duly filed and served where need be.
- Attending court session to represent clients both individuals and corporate clients.
- Drawing and perusing different forms of agreements and contracts on behalf of our client.
- Engaging clients to pursue out of court settlement through the mediation and arbitration processes.
- Organizing of team building sessions.
- Providing legal support to various boards, financial institutions and organizations.
Senior Associate Advocate
Gicharu Kimani & Associates Advocates
Malindi, Kenya
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Managed the general legal affairs of the office.
- Carried out drafting of all the legal documents including court documents, legal opinions, legal analysis and agreements.
- Attending court sessions for mentions, hearing of applications and the main suit and taking of judgments and rulings.
- Handling conveyancing matters.
- Conduction client interviews and providing with counsel as and when required to do so.
Pupil
Kivuitu Maundu & Company Advocates
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Drafting, perusing and advising on legal documents.
- Drafting land agreements, transfers and charges.
- Conducting client interviews under supervision.
Legal Intern
Ambutsi Apollo & Company Advocates
Kitale, Kenya
06.2013 - 01.2014
- Drafting legal documents under supervision
- Conducting client interviews under supervision
Education
Master of Laws - Law
University of South Wales
Pontypridd, United Kingdom 09.2018 - 12.2019
Post Graduate Diploma, Advocates Training Program -
Kenya School of Law
Nairobi, Kenya 02.2014 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Makerere University Kampala
Kampala, Uganda 09.2008 - 06.2013
Skills
Proficient in court litigation and this includes experience in legal drafting
Impeccable research and legal analysis skills
Well versed in company law and corporate law matters
Offers probono services in various aspects of the law
Proficient and regular user of microsoft packages
Good management, leadership and networking skills
Professional attitude, innovative and motivational approach to work
Ability to work under pressure and meet the set deadlines
Good communication and teamwork skills
Crisis support
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Accomplishments
- Part time legal analyst with the international online library known as Lexis Nexis where I do legal research when asked to and also do analysis of the different Kenyan statutes upon request.
- Currently serving as a committee member in the Immigration Committee for the term running from 2020-2012. We are tasked with doing a review on the Immigration law and advise the government on the pertinent issues that touch on immigration law in Kenya.
- Member of the Malindi court user committee, where I served as the Vice Chairperson in charge of all the children pro bono matters both criminal and civil.
Timeline
Advocate
Wamaitha Muhonja & Company Advocates
03.2021 - Current
Litigation Advocate
S.I Mwaura & Co. Advocates
02.2020 - 02.2021
Master of Laws - Law
University of South Wales
09.2018 - 12.2019
Senior Associate Advocate
Gicharu Kimani & Associates Advocates
06.2015 - 08.2018
Pupil
Kivuitu Maundu & Company Advocates
01.2015 - 06.2015
Post Graduate Diploma, Advocates Training Program -
Kenya School of Law
02.2014 - 11.2014
Legal Intern
Ambutsi Apollo & Company Advocates
06.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Makerere University Kampala
09.2008 - 06.2013