Sylvia Agagliate
@sylviaagagliate
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya specializing in corporate, banking, and estate law.
What I'm looking for
I am an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with over five years of cumulative legal practice and three years post-Bar experience, focused on delivering practical legal solutions across corporate, banking, and property matters.
Currently I serve as Legal Officer at Dry Associates Investment Bank where I manage regulatory compliance, AML/KYC frameworks, conduct compliance audits, and liaise with regulators such as CMA, RBA, FRC and NSE.
Previously I practiced at Raffman Dhanji Elms & Virdee Advocates LLP, leading transactional support for high-value real estate developments, conducting due diligence on multi-million shilling transactions, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, and managing merger filings with the Competition Authority.
I hold arbitration qualifications (MCIArb), a Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law and an LL.B from Riara University; I combine technical proficiency in LexisNexis and Microsoft Office with strengths in client advisory, risk mitigation and legal training.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Legal Officer
Dry Associates Investment Bank
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Manage regulatory compliance and AML/CFT programs, liaise with CMA, RBA, FRC and NSE, conduct compliance audits and staff training, and provide estate planning and client advisory services supporting investment banking operations.
Advocate
Raffman Dhanji Elms & Virdee Advocates LLP
Nov 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 1 month)
Provided legal advisory and transactional support on high-value real estate and commercial matters, led due diligence on multi-million transactions, drafted and negotiated corporate and financing documents, and managed regulatory filings.
Advocate (Hold-over)
Raffman Dhanji Elms & Virdee Advocates LLP
Jan 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years 9 months)
Supported partners with transactional work and advisory services including drafting leases, shareholder agreements, and assisting in corporate restructuring and compliance matters during hold-over period.
Community Service Volunteer
Gertrude's Children's Hospital
Apr 2017 - Jun 2017 (2 months)
Supported the WellBaby Clinic by recording vitals and BMI, updating electronic patient records, supervising childcare, and contacting parents for vaccination reminders.
Legal Intern
Sonal Raval Advocate
Mar 2016 - May 2016 (2 months)
Drafted leases, demand letters and legal opinions, assisted with company incorporations and due diligence for mergers, and researched emerging laws to support client advice.
Court Intern
Milimani Commercial Court
Jan 2016 - Feb 2016 (1 month)
Drafted court judgments and rulings under supervision, observed hearings and learned court procedures and advocacy practices.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Module 1, Domestic Arbitration (MCIArb), Arbitration
2023 - 2023
Completed Module 1 in Domestic Arbitration (MCIArb) to obtain membership-level arbitration training.
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Introduction to Domestic Arbitration (ACIArb), Arbitration
2021 - 2021
Completed the Introduction to Domestic Arbitration course to gain foundational knowledge in arbitration practice.
Kenya School of Law
Post Graduate Diploma, Legal Practice / Bar Training
2018 - 2019
Post Graduate Diploma in the Advocates Training Programme to qualify for admission to the Kenyan bar.
Riara University
Bachelor of Laws, Law
2013 - 2017
Grade: Second Class Honours
Completed a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) with Second Class Honours, undertaking core legal studies and practical coursework from 2013 to 2017.
Visionary School
A-Levels, Secondary Education
Completed A-Level secondary education (A-Levels) with studies completed in 2017.
Alison (online)
Diploma in Psychology, Psychology
2015 - 2015
Completed an online Diploma in Psychology through Alison to supplement knowledge in behavioural studies.
S.C.L.P Samaj
O-Levels, Secondary Education
Completed O-Level secondary education (O-Levels) with studies completed in 2013.
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