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MAURICE GILEAD O. LL.B Hons (Moi), Dip in Law (Kenya School of Law), MA Human Rights (University of London)*CPS*
MAURICE GILEAD's Bio:
MAURICE GILEAD's Experience:
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Lawyer at NOM Law Advocates LLP
October 2022 - Present | NairobiAs one of the founders at NOM Law Advocates LLP, I was in charge of Business Development and Strategy alongside two other advocates in charge of litigation and commercial law. NOM LAW Advocates is a boutique law firm situated in Nairobi that offers a cocktail of legal solutions to businesses and individuals at both local and national level.
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Director/Co-owner at CTC Group d.o.o Slovenia, CTC Group Ltd Kenya
October 2022 - Present | Slovenia, Europe/ Kenya, AfricaThe CTC GROUP Ltd operates in various industries on international markets. This dictates different approaches so we build long-term projects with knowledge, experience and the right experts. The intertwining of complementary activities only confirms this. As a Director Co-owner, I am in charge of East Africa market and oversee the legal compliance and adherence to both local and regional statutes as far as business extends.
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Trainee Advocate at Mutonyi Mbiyu & Co. Advocates
October 2021 - July 2022 | NakuruAs a Trainee Advocate, I was able to assist in the practical aspects of court room litigation, preparation and drafting of necessary documents for arguments in court as well as non litigious matters in the corporate sector of law. I was additionally able to acquire sharp skills in administration of a law firm that came in handy at NOM Law Advocates LLP.
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Co-Facilitator and Rapporteur at Aflatoun International
December 2017 - December 2020 | NetherlandsAflatoun International is an NGO that has strategically partnered with governments all over the world and other NGOs in order to promote financial education among young adults. My role is to facilitate such mandate and take note of the whole process.
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Legal Intern at Ouma & Ouma Co Advocates
January 2018 - December 2020 | KisumuHelped in the day to day running of the firm. Participated in complex contract drafting, drafting of legal instruments for litigation and reviewing of pending case files.
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Legal Intern at Lilian Fonds Kenya
January 2016 - March 2018 | Homa BayAssisted the legal department in its legal audit and compliance responsibilities.
MAURICE GILEAD's Education:
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International Tax Justice Academy
2021 – 2021Certificate in Tax AdministrationConcentration: Tax and Tax LawActivities: At Tax Justice Network Academy, the course on taxation is offered by the Tax Justice Network Africa; an organization key in discussing taxation, resources and tax justice in Africa. It explores all the areas around taxation, crimes in taxation as well as the legal issues arising out of taxation. As an alumnus, I was equipped with the necessary knoweldge on taxation and tax justice that works in compliment with my interest in commercial law and the corporate world. The Academy brought together over 1,000 students across all 54 African Countries. -
The Kenya School Of Law
2020 – 2021Post Graduate DiplomaConcentration: LitigationActivities: The Kenya School of Law offers a mandatory post graduate Diploma in Law for all aspiring to practice the law in Kenya. It offers a hands on approach towards the teaching and training of lawyers in the aspects of trial advocacy and litigation in general. It is a throrough approach that involves both theory and a tutelage called pupillage under an advocate of good standing and experience of 5 years. -
Moi University,School of Law,Annex Campus
2015 – 2019Bachelors DegreeConcentration: Commercial Law, Intellectual Property Law, Devolution & Counties Law and Bankruptcy Law.Activities: An undergraduate bachelor's degree programme that equips its students with the basics of law complete with a 6 week internship activity in courts of law across the country. -
Saint Joseph's School Rapogi
2010 – 2013Kenya Certificate of Secondary EducationConcentration: English Grammar & Literature, European History and Swahili.Activities: Chairman, Art Club. Product Manager, Junior Achievers Kenya Premium Member, Journalism Club Peer Counsellor, Speak Africa -
The Pentagon Academy
2004 – 2009Kenya Certificate of Primary EducationConcentration: English, Swahili, Sciences, Math and History studies.
MAURICE GILEAD's Interests & Activities:
Maurice Gilead has an especial enthusiasm for commercial law especially taxation and its procedures. He enjoys literature particularly medieval writing and legal digests on business law. He equally has a penchant for legal writing and urban narratives with a touch of satire. He has published a dissertation research on 'Cryptocurrencies: Legal Challenges and Opportunities in Kenya'. His past time activities include studying, perfecting his culinary skills and playing chess.