Peter Maina
Managing Partner
Peter Maina
Managing Partner
Practice Areas
- Corporate & Commercial Law
- Dispute Resolution
- Real Estate Law
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Peter Maina is the founding and Managing Partner of Peter Maina & Company Advocates. With a distinguished legal career in Kenya, he has established a reputation for delivering exceptional corporate legal services to a diverse clientele.
With a deep understanding of the complexities of the corporate world, Peter offers comprehensive legal advice to help businesses achieve their strategic goals. His extensive expertise spans across mergers and acquisitions, securities law, corporate governance, contract negotiations, and intellectual property law.
Under his leadership, the firm has grown into a highly respected boutique practice in Nairobi, known for its practical, forward-thinking solutions and commitment to client success. Peter is dedicated to building long-lasting relationships based on trust, integrity, and exceptional service.
Recent Insights by Peter
Do You Need a Crypto Licence in Kenya? A Guide to the New Virtual Asset Rules
In brief A crypto licence Kenya businesses once operated without now sits at the centre of the law. For years, the official position on cryptocurrency in Kenya was a warning. The Central Bank cautioned the public, banks closed accounts linked to crypto trading, and the businesses serving one of Africa’s most active crypto markets operated […]
Special Funds in Kenya: What a Special Collective Investment Scheme Is, and What to Check Before You Invest
Special funds in Kenya are the fastest-growing corner of the collective investment scheme market, now worth over KES 200 billion and rising. This article explains what a special fund actually is, how it differs from an alternative investment fund, and what you should check before you invest. Series note: This is the third and final […]
Collective Investment Schemes in Kenya: How Unit Trusts, the CMA and the 2023 Regulations Protect the Ordinary Kenyan Saver
Collective investment schemes in Kenya let ordinary savers pool their money into professionally managed unit trusts, special funds and other vehicles regulated by the Capital Markets Authority. This article, the second in a three-part series, explains exactly who may lawfully operate a collective investment scheme in Kenya, how a unit trust is built, what kinds […]