Dickson Muriuki
London
Summary
Driven and inquisitive student with a strong commitment to learning and contributing to the growth of businesses by providing sound legal advice and business solutions. Proven track record of practical experience and commitment to working with entrepreneurs for the advancement of their businesses and personal growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Pupil
DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM Advocates)
Nairobi, Kenya
2024.01 - 2024.08
- Exposed to various practice groups including taxation, real estate, finance, dispute resolution and corporate commercial.
- Drafting documents such as share purchase agreements, merger documents, memorandum of appeals, submissions and contracts.
- Part of the team that implemented the sale of National Bank of Kenya from KCB Group Holdings to Access Bank Plc.
- Delivered client advise to commercial clients in various industries including banking and finance, healthcare and technology.
Tax Intern
Ichiban Tax and Business Advisory LLP
2022.05 - 2023.01
- Tasked to draft advisory letters for clients on issues such as income tax, withholding tax, value added tax and capital gains tax.
- Involved in drafting various documents filed at the Tax Appeals Tribunal, including statement of facts and submissions.
- Part of the team reviewing the Finance Bill 2023 to advise on areas of improvement.
Senior Research Assistant
Strathmore University Institute for Family Studies and Ethics
2021.09 - 2022.06
- Developed a family law case digest providing family law and succession jurisprudence to be used by Kenyan law firms and the judiciary.
Research Intern
Strathmore Law Clinic Research Wing
2021.04 - 2021.12
- Developed an intellectual property case digest on behalf of the Strathmore Law Clinic and in conjuction with Bowmans Law.
- Gained an understanding of intellectual property and the jurisdictional issues arising in Kenya.
Project Coordinator
Strathmore Entrepreneurship Law Clinic
2020.12 - 2021.11
- Oversaw and Coordinated the implementation of the Strathmore Entrepreneurship Law Clinic in conjuction with qLegal for the provision of pro bono legal services to start-ups
- Successfully delivered pro bono legal advice to over 15 start-ups in Kenya.
- Conducted public and internal trainings on various topics such as protection of intellectual property, forms of businesses and data protection.
- Involved in the recruitment of partners necessary to deliver the program.
Legal Intern
W. Amoko Advocates
Nairobi, Kenya
2021.05 - 2021.07
- Exposed to various legal matters ranging from taxation, corporate restructuring, criminal matters, finance, and divorce cases.
- Involved in drafting legal instruments such as client advice letters, submissions, pleadings, and contracts.
- Conducted research work for the firm and developed a case digest to allow the firm to easily and readily refer to cases in the banking and finance industry.
Project Lead
Strathmore Law Clinic
2019.01 - 2020.11
- Led the Intellectual Property sub-unit of the Strathmore Law Clinic.
- Involved in the development and implementation of clinic programs aimed to provide pro bono legal advise to start-ups.
- conducted seminars and workshops on intellectual property aimed to provide the public with an opportunity to learn their rights and how to safeguard them.
General Manager
African Sports Network
2017.10 - 2020.09
- Involved in the development of sports programs in low-income neighbourhoods aimed to create a social impact.
- Directed the day-to-day functions of the organisations to ensure streamlining and ease of execution.
- Recruited program partners important in the execution of the mission of the organisation.
- Conducted sports workshops aimed to create awareness on the impact of sports in low-income neighbourhoods
Education
LLM - Law
Queen Mary University of London
London 2024.09 -
Trainee Advocate - Law
Kenya School of Law
Nairobi 2023.02 - Current
Bachelor of Arts -
Strathmore Law School
Nairobi 2022.08 - Current
A levels -
Brookhouse International School
Nairobi 2015.09 - 2017.06
O Levels -
St. Christopher’s International School
Nairobi 2011.09 - 2015.06
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Project management and leadership
- Research and writing
Websites
Languages
English
Advanced
Swahili
Advanced
Certification
Best Overall Project Lead by the Strathmore Law Clinic
Most Dedicated Senior Clinician by the Strathmore Law Clinic
General Course on Intellectual Property by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)
Student Advisor for the Strathmore Entrepreneurship Law Clinic
Top psychology student in Kenya in the year 2017
Publications
How Real Estate is Coping with Capital Gains Tax by Amrit Soar, Esabel Gacheru & Dickson Muriuki: https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/opinion-analysis/columnists/how-real-estate-is-coping-with-capital-gains-tax4508542
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LLM - Law
Queen Mary University of London
2024.09 -
Pupil
DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM Advocates)
2024.01 - 2024.08
Trainee Advocate - Law
Kenya School of Law
2023.02 - Current
Bachelor of Arts -
Strathmore Law School
2022.08 - Current
Tax Intern
Ichiban Tax and Business Advisory LLP
2022.05 - 2023.01
Senior Research Assistant
Strathmore University Institute for Family Studies and Ethics
2021.09 - 2022.06
Legal Intern
W. Amoko Advocates
2021.05 - 2021.07
Research Intern
Strathmore Law Clinic Research Wing
2021.04 - 2021.12
Project Coordinator
Strathmore Entrepreneurship Law Clinic
2020.12 - 2021.11
Project Lead
Strathmore Law Clinic
2019.01 - 2020.11
General Manager
African Sports Network
2017.10 - 2020.09
A levels -
Brookhouse International School
2015.09 - 2017.06
O Levels -
St. Christopher’s International School
2011.09 - 2015.06