ABOUT Henry Mutea

Founder of the Firm

Partners

OVERVIEW

Mr. Mutea is the founder and Senior Partner of the firm. Mr. Mutea has been in the legal practice serving at different positions since the year 1999 to date. He provides Consultancy services, Public relations and Marketing services as well as offering general leadership to all members of staff in both legal and administrative matters.

MEMBERSHIP AND QUALIFICATIONS

Professional Membership Law Society of Kenya
Board Member, St. Pius X Seminary Nkubu;
Chairman Board of Management, Igoki Boys High School (Meru);
Chairman, Board of Management Kithunguri Day Secondary School;
Member of Kempinski Health Club and Vetlab Sports & Golf Club;
and Executive Director in several companies.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mr Mutea has worked for the following law firms in different capacities;

  1. Mugambi Mungania & Company Advocates from 1999-2003
  2. Meriti and Company Advocates from 2003-2005;
  3. Bengi Meriti & Associates from 2005-2009;
  4. BMA Associates from 2009-2016

Mr. Mutea undertook his pupillage at the firm of BMA Associates and was retained as an Associate Advocate upon his admission to the Bar. Shortly after, he developed and registered the firm of HKM Associates and is currently the Senior Partner.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Post Graduate Diploma in Law/Advocates Training Program
Bachelor of Laws.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

CURRENT PRACTISE AND SERVICE AREAS

  • Real Estate Law; structuring and management of development projects; Preparation and interpretation of construction service level agreements; Applying for and obtaining various consents and approvals required under the law; preparation of licenses, cautions, prohibitions easements and powers of attorney.
  • Commercial Law; preparation and interpretation of commercial agreements such as royalty agreements, equipment leasing agreements and hire purchase agreements; contracts for supply and/or sale goods; intellectual property such as patents, copyrights, trademarks and industrial designs.
  • Company Secretarial Services; incorporation of both local and foreign companies and business names; preparation and filing of statutory returns; transfer of shares, increasing or reducing share capital and allotments.
  • Bank Securities and Finance; perfection of Bank securities such as charges and debentures; asset financing.
  • Immigration Law; processing of entry and work permits; acquiring and regaining Kenyan citizenship; determination of citizenship status.
  • Providing legal opinions and general advice to clients on contemporary legal issues.