James Mukabwa
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Credentials
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Practicing Certificate
Law Society of Kenya Nairobi -
Practicing Company Secretary
Registration of Certified Public Secretaries Board
Experience
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Eagle Lights
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Kenya
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Wholesale Motor Vehicles and Parts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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May 2022 - Present
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Platcorp Holdings Limited
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Africa
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Legal and Company Secretarial Officer
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Oct 2020 - Jul 2022
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Dorion Associates
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Associate
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Oct 2015 - May 2020
1. Company Secretary: I was the company secretary for several companies in different sectors. My role included advising the Board on governance and legal matters. 2. Corporate Governance: I conducted governance audits, Board evaluations, trainings; and developed governance policies for organizations in different sectors. 3. Legal and Compliance: I conducted legal and compliance audits for several companies in different sectors. 1. Company Secretary: I was the company secretary for several companies in different sectors. My role included advising the Board on governance and legal matters. 2. Corporate Governance: I conducted governance audits, Board evaluations, trainings; and developed governance policies for organizations in different sectors. 3. Legal and Compliance: I conducted legal and compliance audits for several companies in different sectors.
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Moto Hope Foundation (Group)
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Legal Consultant
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Jan 2014 - May 2020
1. I registered Moto Hope Foundation (and its three (3) operating companies). I am also the Foundation's Legal Manager and Company Secretary. 2. I provided advisory services on the best governance structure across the whole Group and assisted in the development of skills matrix and recruitment of Directors. 3. I registered Moto Hope Capital (a micro-lending company) and successfully assisted the Company to apply for a Letter of No Objection from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). 1. I registered Moto Hope Foundation (and its three (3) operating companies). I am also the Foundation's Legal Manager and Company Secretary. 2. I provided advisory services on the best governance structure across the whole Group and assisted in the development of skills matrix and recruitment of Directors. 3. I registered Moto Hope Capital (a micro-lending company) and successfully assisted the Company to apply for a Letter of No Objection from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).
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Nalani Capital
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Legal Consultant
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Jan 2017 - Dec 2019
1. I drafted and reviewed contracts of all types, including investment agreements, NDAs, credit agreements, investment products, operating agreements, and intra-company servicing agreements. 2. I conducted research and analyzed complex regulatory issues and advising portfolio companies on compliance matters. 3. I assisted the CEO with the evaluation and due diligence on potential investment targets. 1. I drafted and reviewed contracts of all types, including investment agreements, NDAs, credit agreements, investment products, operating agreements, and intra-company servicing agreements. 2. I conducted research and analyzed complex regulatory issues and advising portfolio companies on compliance matters. 3. I assisted the CEO with the evaluation and due diligence on potential investment targets.
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Mellech Engineering Group/Agrimac Consortium
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Legal Consultant
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Jan 2016 - Dec 2019
1. I acted as the Group’s Company Secretary and Legal Advisor. 2. I developed and reviewed contracts with State Corporations (such as Kenya Urban Roads Authority & Kenya Rural Roads Authority), foreign Government Parastatals and foreign investors. 3. I advised on general business law issues and management of legal issues of all areas of the Group, including but not limited to corporate matters, procurement, safety, security, insurance and sustainability issues. 1. I acted as the Group’s Company Secretary and Legal Advisor. 2. I developed and reviewed contracts with State Corporations (such as Kenya Urban Roads Authority & Kenya Rural Roads Authority), foreign Government Parastatals and foreign investors. 3. I advised on general business law issues and management of legal issues of all areas of the Group, including but not limited to corporate matters, procurement, safety, security, insurance and sustainability issues.
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JMiles & Co.
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Legal Assistant
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Oct 2011 - Aug 2014
1. Conducting of Legal Research. 2. Coordination of other interns. 3. Compilation and preparation of relevant materials for use by advocates in preparation of cases. 4. Preparation of exhibits cross-references. 5. Investigation of facts of cases and ensuring all relevant facts are considered. 6. Preparation of reports. 7. Conference preparation and coordination. 8. Marketing. 1. Conducting of Legal Research. 2. Coordination of other interns. 3. Compilation and preparation of relevant materials for use by advocates in preparation of cases. 4. Preparation of exhibits cross-references. 5. Investigation of facts of cases and ensuring all relevant facts are considered. 6. Preparation of reports. 7. Conference preparation and coordination. 8. Marketing.
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A.F Gross & Co. Advocates
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Nairobi
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Internship
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Jan 2012 - Aug 2012
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Intern
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Feb 2009 - May 2009
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Education
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Nottingham Trent University
Master of Laws (LLM), Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law -
Kenya School of Law
Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenyan Legal Practice -
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), International Law and Legal Studies -
KCA University
Certified Public Secretary, Certified Public Secretary