Chambers Review
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Technology, Media & Telecoms (including Data Protection) - Kenya
What the Team is Known For
Cavendrys is a newly launched, Nairobi-based boutique law firm founded by former partners at TripleOKLaw Advocates. It fields a seasoned team of technology, telecoms and data protection experts and is noted for its strong fintech practice, with considerable experience in advising banks and fintech companies on licensing and other regulatory issues. On the data protection side, it assists clients with compliance reviews and has further experience in representing them in disputes before the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.
Strengths
The Cavendrys team have a keen understanding of tech regulatory and privacy matters, which enables them to apply and develop practical solutions that are customised to their clients' needs.
The team brings a functional and practical perspective to help us. Beyond their expertise and commercial awareness, they are also budget-friendly.
They are experts in data protection and give helpful, practical advice.
Work Highlights
Cavendrys was lead regulatory counsel to Bolt EU and Bolt Kenya on a data protection audit conducted by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.
Notable practitioners
Catherine Karuiki Mulika is a well-established figure in the fintech and data protection landscape. She is well versed in a variety of transactional, regulatory and dispute resolution matters, and has notable experience in assisting clients with acquisitions and the development of data protection handbooks.
Catherine is bold and clear in how she addresses very complex matters. She is always ready to tackle these matters head on, and has great relationship management skills.
Catherine is an exceptional lawyer who is commercially savvy.
She is a great thought partner on data protection matters.
Managing partner Janet Othero is a well-regarded lawyer with broad-ranging experience in acting for international clients. She is a frequent adviser on data protection issues, including with regard to the preparation of gap analysis assessments as well as disputes arising from the alleged misuse of personal data. She has further experience in assisting fintech companies with licensing approvals.
Janet is great to work with. She is always ready to lend an ear and offer solutions that suit your needs.
Janet is a trusted and reliable partner.