Peter M. Waiyaki
“He is recognized for his impressive portfolio of major regional banking clients,
as well as his experience in interactions with Kenyan-listed entities. His capital markets expertise is deployed in a range of contexts, from transactions to regulatory enforcement and litigation support.”
Peter M. Waiyaki
Partner
Peter M. Waiyaki is a Partner at the Firm in charge of Strategy and Development. He is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, a Commissioner for Oaths, a Notary Public and a member of the Law Society of Kenya. He is also a certified Arbitrator and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
He stewards the Commercial Dispute Resolution Practice in the Firm but is also active in the Corporate Commercial Practice.
Peter is a seasoned commercial and corporate lawyer and commercial dispute resolution advocate who, over the last 10 years has taken to employing his vast and deep knowledge in commercial transactions and capital markets when representing clients in court, arbitration and quasi-judicial tribunals, both in Kenya and internationally. He has represented fund managers in disputes relating to investments made for clients, banks and banks’ clients in disputes relating to realization of securities and various companies in employment disputes. He is a certified Governance Auditor and a practicing member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya.
Awards / Accolades
Spotlight Table, Capital Markets, Chambers & Partners 2019-2023
His areas of expertise include:
- Capital Markets
- Mergers & Acquisition
- Commercial Dispute Resolution including arbitration
