Joy Muriguh

Strengths in Commercial and Conveyancing Law

ROFILE

I am an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a collective five years of continuous experience in the legal field. My legal expertise includes; Conveyancing, Real Estate and Property Development, Commercial law and

Corporate secretarial services.

I have the ability to work under strict deadlines, reliable drafting skills, leadership skills and a team player with a strong desire to make a legal difference in society.

WORK EXPERIENCE

ADOVOCATE OF THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

[ June 2023 – Present]

LEGAL ASSISTANT/ ADVOCATE TRAINEE

NK Mugo & Co. Advocates [ July 2017 – Present]

City: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

● Incorporation of companies, businesses and making any changes in companies such as alteration of share capital, conversion of private to public companies, removal of directors.

● Oversee the fast-tracking & diligent handling of all clients matters before the Companies Registry.

● Providing or co-coordinating the secretarial services to the various Boards of Directors, including preparation for Board and Board Committee meetings and issue of Agenda; drafting of minutes,

reports, and resolutions; drawing and filing Statutory Returns and implementing Board directives for the company.

● Providing legal support to project developers, real estate vendors and purchasers on property conveyancing by conducting due diligence investigation, obtaining a change of user, necessary approvals and licenses, preparation of Offer Letters, Agreements for Sale, Subleases, and their subsequent registration.

● Preparation and perfection of security documents where the firm’s clients were financial institutions.

● Advising clients on complex transactions such as joint ventures, drafting commercial contracts such as franchise agreements and drafting well researched legal opinions.

● Drafting of wills and ensuring estate planning of clients.

LEGAL INTERN

Britam Holdings Ltd [ January 2017 - July 2017]

City: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

• Conducting effective legal research and drafting opinions on various corporate, commercial and regulatory matters, including corporate governance.
• Assisting with the Company Secretarial department in the planning and execution of ordinary,

extraordinary, and general meetings held for the company’s directors and shareholders.

• Maintaining statutory books, including registers of members, directors, and secretaries.
• Oversee filing and maintenance of corporate applications and registrations at the Company’s registry.
• Handle correspondence, collate information, write reports, and communicate decisions to relevant company stakeholders.
• To keep abreast of upcoming laws and regulations and advise the business accordingly.
• To assist in the conduct of legal due diligence for pending and upcoming business transactions.
• To provide assistance in Intellectual property issues including registration rights, clearance rights, IP strategies.
• Liaising with business contacts as well as external legal counsel on business matters; and
• Perform any other duties as may be required from time to time.

JUDICIAL ATTACHMENT

Kibera Law Courts [ June 2014 – July 2014]

City: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

• I was tasked with filing, research, and drafting judgments. I was offered an opportunity to witness the interaction between the law and other social economic and cultural institutions. In addition, I was able to understand how the court works and its proceedings.
• I was familiarized with the functioning of other auxiliary court service providers such as prisons and children’s departments.

Post-Graduate Diploma in Law

Kenya School of Law [ 2018– 2023]

LLB

University of Nairobi [ 2013 – 2017]

KCSE

Alliance Girls High School [ 2009 – 2012]