Duncan Munene Karuru
Duncan Munene Karuru
Associate
Duncan Munene Karuru is an Associate at the Firm.He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from University of Nairobi and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. He also holds a Certificate in Financial Analysis in Kenya.
Duncan Munene Karuru is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, a member of the Law Society of Kenya and an associate member of the Institute of Certified Investment Financial Analysts in Kenya.
Her areas of expertise include:
- Real Estate Practice, and
- Banking and Finance Practice.
Experience
- Managing the end-to-end conveyancing process for the acquisition and disposal of residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
- Advising clients on the legal implications of property transactions, including stamp duty, capital gains tax, and other statutory obligations.
- Facilitating transactions through the ardhisasa platform.
- Advising on loan take-overs and drafting requisite documentation.
- Supporting senior lawyers in advising financial institutions on secured lending transactions, including the creation and registration of securities over real estate assets.
- Assisting in the preparation of legal opinions on real estate and finance-related matters.
- Participating in cross-border transactions involving Kenyan real estate assets, ensuring compliance with both local and international legal requirements.
- Advising on the regulatory framework governing securitization in Kenya.
- Assisting in structuring and negotiating joint venture agreements for large-scale real estate developments, including mixed-use projects and residential estates.
- Conducting due diligence on joint venture partners, including corporate and financial standing, to ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations.
- Drafting and reviewing shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, and related documentation to align with client objectives.
- Advised on the legal and regulatory framework governing joint ventures in Kenya, including tax implications and land ownership restrictions for foreign investors.
- Drafting and negotiating commercial lease agreements for high-value retail, office, and industrial properties on behalf of landlords and tenants.
