BIOGRAPHY
Cynthia is a Partner at MNO Advocates LLP and heads the Corporate and Commercial Law Department. She specializes in corporate & commercial law practice with a focus on Mergers &Acquisitions, Projects Advisory, Corporate Restructuring, Business set up, Joint Ventures, Pension matters, Regulatory Audits including governance audits, legal and compliance audits, and Shariah audits, Legal Due Diligence and Legal Advisories, Data and Privacy practice, Anti-trust & Competition law and general commercial law practice work.
Over the years she has gathered immense experience and knowledge of the operations of public entities, international organizations and private corporations having had the privilege to work as an in-house counsel in numerous organizations ranging from institutions in the public sector, international organizations, financial sector and FMCGs, making her uniquely qualified to meet the legal, operational and business needs of clients since she understands the client’s needs better and thus she is able to offer timely and innovative legal solutions to clients.
Cynthia is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, A Notary Public and Commissioner for Oaths. She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Moi University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. She is also a practicing Certified Secretary, a Certified Governance Auditor, a Certified Legal Due Diligence Practitioner, and a Certified Anti Money Laundering specialist. She is currently undertaking a higher Diploma in Islamic Finance.
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE
Cynthia Kyaka areas of practice include: