Njoki Macharia – Advocate

Education and Professional Affiliations:

• Member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
• Bachelor of Laws Honors degree (LLB. Hons): Kenyatta University
• Diploma in Law: Kenya School of Law
• Licensed Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Commissioner of Oaths
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Areas of Practice:

• Commercial Law
• Conveyancing Law
• Property Law/Real Estate
• Banking and Corporate Law
• Banking Securities (Debentures, Charges, Chattels Mortgage)
• Structured Commodity Trade and Finance Risk Management
• Tax Law

Ms. Macharia is a distinguished legal professional with specialized expertise in commercial and conveyancing law. Her broad experience encompasses property law, real estate, banking, and corporate law. She is accomplished in handling matters related to banking securities, structured commodity trade, finance risk management, and tax law, providing comprehensive legal services to her clients.

Corporate and Finance Expertise: Ms. Macharia’s areas of interest cover a wide spectrum of corporate finance, including advising companies on capital-raising transactions through strategic investors, asset sales, rights issues, private placements, initial public offers, and secondary offers. She is proficient in legal advisory work related to corporate structures, mergers, reconstructions, demergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and the issuance of bonds, notes, debt instruments, and asset-backed securities.

Career Highlights:

• Advised on and facilitated capital-raising transactions for companies, ensuring compliance and successful outcomes.
• Managed legal advisory work for mergers, reconstructions, demergers, and acquisitions, providing strategic guidance.
• Successfully handled the issuance of bonds, notes, debt instruments, and asset-backed securities, enhancing clients’ financial operations.
• Conducted legal compliance audits and implemented necessary measures, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
• Provided advisories on tax structuring, tax-saving measures, and tax compliance audits, optimizing clients’ financial efficiency.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong expertise in commercial and conveyancing law
• Proficient in property law, real estate, banking, and corporate law
• In-depth knowledge of banking securities and finance risk management
• Excellent legal research and drafting skills
• Effective communication and strategic advisory abilities

Personal Attributes: Ms. Macharia is known for her dedication to her clients and her commitment to delivering exceptional legal counsel. She is a strategic thinker with a meticulous approach to legal practice, ensuring comprehensive and effective solutions for her clients. Her ability to navigate complex legal issues and her focus on providing high-quality service make her a highly respected professional in the legal community.

Ongoing Development: Ms. Macharia continues to expand her legal knowledge and skills to stay abreast of the latest developments in the legal field. Her ongoing commitment to professional growth ensures that she remains a valuable resource for her clients, offering high-quality legal counsel and representation in a dynamic regulatory environment.