Mavin Macharia

Mr. Gitau was retained by the Dispute Resolution Department of the firm .

• Increased firm revenue by building a strong referral network with existing clients.
• Conducted thorough legal research to support informed decision-making and develop winning strategies.
• Conducted a customer satisfaction survey by circulating over 50 emails with 95 percentile feedback. This assisted the department to double down and increase sales by 10% in the first quarter of 2024.
• Contributed insightful analysis in weekly team meetings for reviewing ongoing cases and strategizing optimal outcomes.
• Mentored junior associates, fostering professional growth and contributing to overall team success.
• Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes between parties finding mutually beneficial solutions.

Mr. Gitau undertook the pupillage program as a compulsory requirement in the Kenya School of Law

• He was exposed to all departments in the firm, including Dispute Resolution, Corporate Commercial, and Conveyancing departments over a Six (6) month period.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Retained by the firm under the Corporate Commercial department

• Provision of company secretarial services, governance, advisory, and compliance audit services to clients
• Handling of briefs involving domestic and cross-border financial transactions, including acquisition finance, structured finance, and export finance
• Local counsel for international financial institutions and corporates
• Assisting in dispute resolution departments, contributing to litigation briefs such as debt recovery, land disputes, contract disputes, alternative dispute resolution proceedings, and employment disputes.
• Built trust among clients by maintaining confidentiality, handling sensitive information with discretion, and upholding ethical standards at all times.
• Supported successful mediations with detailed analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
• Attended hearings as representative of corporate entities and firm clients.
• Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.

Mr.Gitau assisted in the legal and financial compliance of a Real Estate and Property Management Company

• He drafted sale agreements, lease agreements, Demand Notices, and maintained a database for rent collection
• Handled legal compliance tasks such as filing annual returns, land rates, and land rents for the company.