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MICHAEL MUNGAI

Nairobi

Summary

Organized, driven, and conscientious lawyer with extensive experience in fast-paced, diverse work environments, leveraging strong work ethic, meticulous task execution, and technical problem-solving skills to navigate complex challenges. I thrive in both structured and unstructured environments and take advantage of my strong interpersonal skills to foster positive workplace relationships and drive collaboration towards achieving the organisation's ambitions.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pupil

Dentons Hamilton Harrison and Mathews
Nairobi
01.2024 - 07.2025
  • Drafted comprehensive and in-depth legal opinions across multiple practice groups in the corporate commercial department ranging from conveyancing and real estate, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, competition law and projects and infrastructure for among others a leading multinational provider of renewable energy solutions, a leading oil and gas company undertaking operations in the North Eastern area of Kenya and a Dutch based private equity firm.
  • Drafted shareholder loan agreements, terms sheets, share purchase agreements, letters of variation and project proposals in the Projects and Infrastructure practice group.
  • Drafted conveyancing instruments including agreements for sale, transfers, deeds of assignment, deeds of exchange, leases and surrenders of lease and other appurtenant legal documents in the Real Estate Department for a multitude of clients ranging from developers. private clients and leading property consulting firms in Kenya.
  • Drafted red flag corporate due diligence reports in the Mergers and Acquisitions practice group for several mergers and acquisitions transactions involving share purchases and asset transfers for among others, a leading stockbroker in the Kenyan market.
  • Drafted and reviewed privacy policies and terms of service, initiated patent and trademark applications at the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) and engaged in the setting up of a content delivery network- point of presence (CDN-POP) in Kenya for a popular multinational social media giant in the Data Protection and Intellectual Property department.
  • Drafted pleadings, submissions and interlocutory applications, attended criminal court and took part in the general litigation and dispute resolution process from beginning to end with considerable experience gained in employment law, defamation and contractual disputes during my time in the Litigation and Real Estate Department.

Graduate Trainee

I&M Bank
Nairobi
06.2023 - 01.2024
  • Conducted broad research and drafted legal opinions on exposure of the bank in support of the credit and risk team.
  • Managed the review and documentation of marketing contracts entered into by the bank and supported the Marketing Department in negotiations with influencers and activators to enhance brand visibility.
  • Coordinated the internal processes of security documentation lodging, MPSR Registration and minute-taking during departmental meetings.
  • Drafted communication material including emails, memos, internal newsletters and forwarding letters to clients in driving progress of transactions towards completion.

Education

Bachelor of Laws -

Strathmore University
Nairobi
06-2023

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Law

Kenya School Of Law
Nairobi
12-2024

Certificate in Data Protection -

Strathmore University
Nairobi
03-2025

Diploma - A1, A2 and B1

Alliance Française
Nairobi
06-2019

Skills

  • Corporate and Commercial Law Advisory
  • Contractual Drafting, Negotiation and Review
  • Commercial Leasing and Real Estate Transactions
  • Strategic Risk Analysis and Problem Solving
  • Time and Case Management
  • Strong Communication and Presentation Skills
  • Proficiency in research and legal research platforms eg LexisNexis, Practical Law
  • Stakeholder Management and Relationship Management

Languages

English
First Language
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Spanish
Beginner
A1

Certification

  • Associate of the Chartered institute of Arbitrators (Kenya/UK)

Accomplishments

  • Financial Services Law Prize Winner - Highest grade in the graduating Class of 2023

Timeline

Pupil

Dentons Hamilton Harrison and Mathews
01.2024 - 07.2025

Graduate Trainee

I&M Bank
06.2023 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Laws -

Strathmore University

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Law

Kenya School Of Law

Certificate in Data Protection -

Strathmore University

Diploma - A1, A2 and B1

Alliance Française

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