Elaine Kinya

Involved in various mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, joint ventures, private equity, venture capital, and real estate matters. Key experience includes:

• Advised on a minority investment by a pan-African infrastructure fund into a Kenyan electric vehicle company, guiding the deal from due diligence to execution.
• Assisted in the sale of a Kenyan beverage company to a regional investment group, ensuring a smooth transfer of ownership.
• Advised a leading East African packaging company on a minority equity investment by a private equity fund, providing strategic guidance throughout the process.
• Supported the acquisition of a majority stake in a regional insurer by a global insurance company across multiple East African markets.
• Worked with cross-border teams to assist a healthcare investment group in selling its stake in a Nairobi-based hospital group to a regional provider.
• Coordinated due diligence and document review for the acquisition of a leading East African pharmaceutical company by a major healthcare player.
• Managed a joint venture investment in a Kenyan biscuit manufacturer and assisted with the distressed acquisition of a bakery company.
• Advised on cross-border transactions and coordinated with legal teams across multiple jurisdictions.
• Coordinated due diligence for potential acquisitions in the real estate and social enterprise sectors across East Africa.

• Assisted with creating review criteria for document review; Reviewed and determined if the documents were relevant to the case and determined if any type of privilege or confidentiality applied and whether reductions were required; Attended court and assisted Barristers with proofreading case materials including expert reports and witness statements; Drafted witness statements; Drafted/reviewed board and shareholders minutes; Drafted and updated conditions precedent checklists and running CPs; Conducted legal research; Assisted with due diligence, disclosure and verification exercises; Considered pleadings including Defence and Counter Schedules; Prepared bundles for production both soft and hard copies including copy checking

• Used the Relativity platform to review discovery documents for a Fortune 50 American company which specializes in pharmaceuticals, consumer health care, baby products, and medical devices
• Analyzed complex legal documents including emails, contracts, spreadsheets, and other financial documents; and Reviewed and determined if the documents were relevant to the case and determined if any type of privilege or confidentiality applied

• Worked on the Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Road Safety Program to reduce preventable road traffic injuries and fatalities
• Reviewed the traffic laws in 9 countries assessing whether they had adopted the legislative changes and implemented the enforceability measures recommended by WHO
• Prepared mock country law based on the best practice manuals for the development of road safety legislation for the Third Global Road Safety Legislation Workshop in Geneva
• Drafted the report on the Workshop's proceedings and findings to be sent to the participants

• Drafted, reviewed and proofread commercial contracts; Reviewed and proofread documents as well as research; Researched and prepared material for an in-house training on taxation law on recent developments; Attended training sessions and talks conducted by partners and associates on various aspects of their work in different practice areas such as banking and finance, employment law, and dispute resolution; and Attended conference calls and took notes on action points

• Drafted periodic reports to be sent to clients; Drafted legal documents (Wills, Power of Attorney), and banking securities documents (Discharges); Reviewed security documents and aided in due diligence exercises; Proofread legal documents and ensured proper execution of securities documents; Oversaw the registration of security documents and transfer documents; and Managed the office and supervised junior staff

GPA: Commendation

GPA: 2:1

GPA: Merit

GPA: Distinction