Faith Asagi

Experienced corporate advocate with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, data protection, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, banking and finance and real estate. Skilled in navigating complex legal transactions and delivering strategic, client-focused solutions. Recognized for providing precise, actionable advice while upholding high professional standards and fostering enduring client relationships.

Advocate at KRK Advocates LLP (2024-01 – Present)

• Advised high-net-worth investors on establishing money transfer and forex businesses in Kenya
• Guided investors on acquisition of a 20% stake in a CMA-regulated fund manager
• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated commercial agreements
• Handled incorporation and deregistration of companies, partnerships, and trusts
• Provided strategic advice on risk management, regulatory compliance, and corporate structuring
• Advised gambling-sector clients on shareholding restrictions
• Structured, negotiated, and executed complex M&A transactions
• Conducted legal due diligence to identify and mitigate investment risks
• Advised on regulatory approvals, competition law, and sector-specific licensing
• Assisted with post-acquisition integration, restructuring, and asset transfers
• Registered trademarks with Kenya Industrial Property Institute
• Drafted and reviewed licensing, franchise, and IP assignment agreements
• Advised on IP infringement disputes through litigation and ADR
• Registered companies as data controllers and processors with the ODPC
• Drafted and implemented data privacy policies and compliance frameworks
• Conducted employee training on data protection obligations
• Represented clients in property acquisitions and dispositions
• Assisted with title conversions, subdivisions, amalgamations, and replacement of lost or damaged documents
• Drafted and reviewed Sale Agreements, Leases, and Charges
• Advised financial institutions on creation, review, and perfection of banking securities
• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated loan agreements
• Guided clients on compliance with the Banking Act, AML regulations, and Data Protection laws
• Represented clients in subrogation, tenancy, and arbitration disputes
• Acted for Kenyan companies in construction, finance, and asset purchase disputes

Trainee Advocate at McKay & Company Advocates (2023-01 – 2023-12)

• Advised The Metro Group on acquiring a majority stake in Metropolitan Hospital Holdings Limited
• Advised a licensed Kenyan payment services provider on a US-based investment
• Guided a Korean conglomerate on the acquisition of a 100% stake in a four-star hotel in Upperhill
• Provided legal advice on duty-free importation of maize, rice, and sugar
• Advised on the implementation of a 35MW geothermal modular power plant at Menengai under a government concession
• Drafted and reviewed loan agreements for financial institutions
• Advised on the creation and perfection of banking security
• Advised a county government on procurement laws and tendering procedures
• Provided legal guidance on ODPC complaints against money lending products
• Represented clients in property acquisitions and dispositions
• Assisted with title conversions, subdivisions, amalgamations, and replacement of lost/damaged documents
• Drafted and reviewed Sale Agreements, Leases, and Charges
• Represented an electricity transmission and distribution company in supplier invoice disputes
• Handled arbitration cases in project management, finance, and construction disputes
• Conducted legal research and drafted documents under supervision, providing strategic advice to corporate clients
• Participated in board meetings; prepared board resolutions, notices, and other company instruments

Judicial Attachment at Kisii Law Courts (2021-01 – 2021-04)

• Conducted legal research and assisted in drafting judgments and rulings
• Attended Magistrates' and High Court hearings
• Updated case registers and assisted litigants and counsel in accessing justice

Postgraduate Diploma in Law in Advocates Training Programme – Kenya School of Law (2022-03 – 2022-11)

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons) in Law – Kabarak University (2018-05 – 2021-12)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Secondary Education – Mudavadi Girls High School (2014 – 2017)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in Primary Education – Bo-Yusuf Primary School (2006 – 2013)

Data Protection Course Certificate | CIPIT, Strathmore University | 2025

Certificate in Introduction to Corporate Social Responsibility | SME Trade Academy, ITC | 2025

Certificate in E-Commerce for SMEs; An Introduction for Policymakers | SME Trade Academy, ITC | 2025

Certificate in Advocacy and Trade Policy Reform | SME Trade Academy, ITC | 2025

Certificate in Introduction to the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement | SME Trade Academy, ITC | 2025

Certificate in Computer Packages | Friends College Kaimosi | 01/2022 – 03/2022