Hellen Waithira is a highly skilled Associate in the Conveyancing Department at Igeria & Ngugi Advocates. With an extensive background in banking, finance, and conveyancing.
She has exceptional proficiency in handling high-value projects, particularly in advising banking institutions on complex financial structuring. Notably, she played a pivotal role in the financial structuring of a syndicated loan facility worth Ksh 1.6 billion, procured by a private developer to finance the completion of a housing construction project. Her deep understanding of banking and finance transactions is further exemplified by her active engagement in securitization transactions worth over one hundred million Kenya Shillings, ensuring their successful execution.
Her legal acumen spans a broad spectrum of conveyancing matters, including property transfers, leases, and mortgages. Hellen is adept at drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents with precision, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and protecting clients’ interests. Her ability to conduct thorough risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate potential legal pitfalls highlights her meticulous approach to complex property transactions.
Throughout her career at Igeria & Ngugi Advocates, Hellen has been instrumental in client development efforts, fostering strong relationships and identifying opportunities for additional legal services. She has provided comprehensive legal advice to clients across various sectors, including financial institutions, private developers, and government agencies, offering tailored solutions that meet their specific needs.
Hellen’s educational background includes a Post-Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the University of Nairobi. She is a member of the Law Society of Kenya and stays updated on industry trends, changes in real estate laws, and emerging best practices.
Notable Assignments
- Advised an international financial institution on redrafting of contracts related to foreign employees who were to join the institution. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the employees were required to work from their countries of origin and the client required advice on the employment law implications in Kenya.
- Represented a multinational company before the Supreme Court in a matter relating to the award of a tender for the printing and supply new design of the Kenyan currency.
- Conducted industry specific webinars on the impact of Covid-19 on employment relationships in various fields including but not limited to hospitality, agribusiness and a various non governmental organisations.
- Involved in a number of arbitration and mediation proceedings and settlement negotiations with respect to debt restructuring, renewal and termination of leases
Associate
Email: hellen.waithira@www.attorneysafrica.co.ke
Qualifications
- LL. B HONS (University of Nairobi)
- Adv. Dip. Business Mngt (KIM)
- Dip. Kenya School of Law
Membership
- Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
- East Africa Law Society (EALS)