FRERICK N. NYABUTI
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience specializing in litigation strategy and debt recovery. Proven track record of securing significant out-of-court settlements while enhancing compliance and risk mitigation. Adept at negotiation and stakeholder engagement, fostering strong relationships to drive successful outcomes in complex legal environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager: Litigation and Recoveries
CIB Kenya Limited
Nairobi
11.2025 - Current
- Lead legal recoveries across the Bank’s credit portfolio, including litigation, insolvency actions, and security enforcement.
- Manage court and mediation processes, and coordinate with external counsel to fast-track hearings and settlements.
- Negotiate out-of-court repayment plans, and prepare enforceable settlement agreements.
Support credit governance by reviewing facility documentation, enforceability of securities, and compliance with approval conditions and CBK guidelines.
• Provide legal opinions on recoveries, securities, and credit exposure. - Engage stakeholders, including auctioneers, valuers, debt recovery agents, and internal teams, to resolve NPLs and distressed accounts.
- Contribute to portfolio monitoring by identifying legal risks and documentation gaps.
- Build internal capability through staff training on legal recoveries and credit governance.
Legal Officer
Faulu Microfinance Bank Limited
02.2023 - 10.2025
- Led the Legal Recoveries function for a legacy KES 2B NPL portfolio, achieving recoveries of over KES 250M within one year.
- Provided leadership, mentorship, and operational oversight to the Legal Recoveries and Litigation team.
- Managed the Bank’s litigation portfolio, coordinated strategies with external counsel, and prepared documentation, evidence bundles, and witnesses for court proceedings.
- Represented the bank in court, mediation, and negotiations, securing out-of-court settlements, and structured repayment arrangements.
- Oversaw the drafting and review of facility letters, security documents, and credit agreements, ensuring enforceability and regulatory alignment.
- Supervised perfection of securities, and monitored collateral registration and compliance across the Bank’s portfolio.
- Delivered legal advisory on credit matters, regulatory changes, compliance requirements, and operational risk exposures.
- Developed and enhanced legal and risk policies in alignment with the Bank’s strategic objectives.
- Supported corporate governance through the preparation of Board papers, statutory filings, and the maintenance of key registers.
- Reinforced AML, KYC, and CFT compliance culture across the Department, and delivered targeted legal and regulatory training to the business team.
Senior Associate Advocate
Kimondo, Gachoka & Co. Advocates
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Ensured that data obtained during interactions with clients remain confidential and are stored securely.
- Built and maintained a productive working relationship with clients. Established credibility, influence where appropriate and offered excellent client service.
- Provided guidance and advice to associate advocates and paralegals to resolve or prevent conflicts.
- Offered guidance to clients in finding the best trial options to win cases and/ or to settle the case out of court.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice and developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
Associate Advocate
Kairu & McCourt
04.2018 - 06.2020
- Managed legal files and ensured that instructions were followed in a timely and efficient manner, which helped the client avoid negative consequences.
- Prepared all court proceedings, contacted, and followed up on witness appearances in court, and gathered all relevant evidence, all of which contributed to a solid case in court with good probability of winning.
- Followed up on watertight pleadings to ensure timely filing in court and serve on relevant parties.
- Conducted pre-trial conferences, witness interviews this helped in making our cases stronger in court.
- Assisted and offered guidance to clients in finding the best trial options to win the case and/ or to settle the case out of court to save costs and reduce the burden of litigating too much.
Associate Advocate
Mwangi Wahome & Company
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Provided legal advice to variety of small and mid-sized businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favourable light.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma -
KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW
01.2015
Bachelor of Laws L.L.B -
MOI UNIVERSITY
12.2013
Skills
- Legal debt recovery and enforcement
- Litigation strategy and case management
- Security perfection and enforcement
- Credit risk mitigation and compliance
- Contract documentation review
- Negotiation and settlements
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Regulatory compliance
- Civil law expertise
- Financial law knowledge
- Labour law understanding
- Risk analysis
- Contract drafting
- Criminal law proficiency
- Dispute resolution and arbitration
- Documentation management
- Claims handling
- Investigation skills
- Judicial processes and litigation expertise
- Commercial law knowledge
- Intellectual property law expertise
- Document filing skills
- Legal writing proficiency
- Case analysis skills
Affiliations
Law Society of Kenya, MEMBER
References
Available upon request
Summary Profile
I am a results-oriented legal practitioner specializing in banking law, legal recoveries, regulatory compliance, and strategic legal advisory In my current role, I manage complex credit recovery portfolios, drive litigation strategy, and support business units in navigating intricate financial and regulatory frameworks.
My experience spans end-to-end legal recoveries, perfection of securities, credit documentation, risk mitigation, and policy advisory, anchored by a strong understanding of the banking sector’s operational and regulatory demands I am particularly passionate about deploying legal strategy to enhance recoveries, strengthen compliance structures, and safeguard institutional value.
With a proven track record in delivering impactful recoveries and providing practical, business-focused legal guidance, I aim to contribute meaningfully to progressive financial or legal institutions while deepening my expertise in credit recoveries, governance, and regulatory affairs
Timeline
Assistant Manager: Litigation and Recoveries
CIB Kenya Limited
11.2025 - Current
Legal Officer
Faulu Microfinance Bank Limited
02.2023 - 10.2025
Senior Associate Advocate
Kimondo, Gachoka & Co. Advocates
07.2020 - 01.2023
Associate Advocate
Kairu & McCourt
04.2018 - 06.2020
Associate Advocate
Mwangi Wahome & Company
03.2017 - 03.2018
Post Graduate Diploma -
KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW
Bachelor of Laws L.L.B -
MOI UNIVERSITY