Profile
Joan does not believe in settling for mediocrity, which is the maxim she swears by, a curious and fiery advocate, she uses these traits to stay on top of the vast research required to thrive in the Conveyance and Commercial Department of which she is a part of. She specializes in Corporate and Commercial Law, Real Estate and Property Law, Probate and Administration Law and Banking, Finance and Securities Law.
Joan is a client-focused lawyer who finds fulfillment in the satisfaction of her clients for a job well done. Her passion for research on crimes against humanity, a personal passion has helped broaden her horizons and drives her to become an even better advocate and champion for international human rights.
Joan represents Clients in complex and high value transactions including project development, corporate structures and perfection of securities such as charges, debentures and mortgages inter alia.
In her free time, the equable Joan can be found watching thrillers and indulging in yoga to relax her body and mind. With an attitude of personal development, she also conducts research on the French culture and is learning French online.
Practice areas
Real Estate and Property Law
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Legal Due Diligence
Corporate Law
Contract Law
Matters Handled
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Undertook the successful corporate restructuring of companies as well as Liquidation of a private limited company valued at USD 1,000,000;
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Acted for a client in the acquisition of a private limited company valued at USD 2,000,000;
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Acted for a foreign investor privately investing approximately USD 1,000,000 in real estate and trade in Kenya;
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Acted for a client in the sale of property valued at USD 3,000,000 in Mombasa County;
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Part of the Legal Team that acted for a Developer in relation to the Urban Renewal and Redevelopment of Old Housing Estates within Mombasa County Under Joint Venture Partnership with the County Government of Mombasa;
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Acted for a State Corporation in a development project of 200 residential apartments in Nairobi valued at approximately USD 18,000,000.
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Advised a State Corporation on a proposed development project for the construction of 300 residential apartments together with 20,000 sq. ft. commercial space in Nairobi valued at approximately USD 25,000,000 ;
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Part of the Legal Team that advised a State Corporation on a Commercial Dispute for the construction of a national pipeline valued at over USD 4,000,000 and;
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Conducted Legal Audits and Governance Audits on various State Corporations and private businesses.