SAM WAINAINA
Sam Wainaina's Bio
Sam qualified as a Kenyan Advocate. After admission as an advocate, he joined Kaplan & Stratton in 1978 and became a partner in 1983. His main areas of practice are general business, commercial and employment law including share sales, share incentive plans for employees, acquisition of private companies and businesses, advice and preparation of documentation on joint ventures and shareholders’ agreements. He also advises on intellectual property, including patents and designs, copyrights, trademarks, service marks, commercial names, international licensing and franchising and on pension law and practice in Kenya.
MEMBERSHIPS
- Law Society of Kenya
- International Trademark Association
- The Institute of Trademark Attorneys
ADMISSIONS
- Kenyan Advocate (admitted 1978)
EDUCATION
- Kenya, LLM in International Trade & Investments Law – University of Nairobi
- Kenya School of Law – Bar Qualifying Examinations
- Kenya: LL.B Honours – University of Nairobi
LANGUAGES
- English
- Swahili
LAWYER RANKINGS & ACCOLADES
Sam Wainaina is nominated as a Leading Lawyer in the IFLR 1000 (2015 edition).
Sam Wainaina is nominated as a Leading Lawyer in the IFLR1000 (2016 edition).
Sam Wainaina, is a ‘stand-out individual’ in IP work.
Ranked by Best Lawyers® International as a leading lawyer for Franchise and IP Law, 2014
Sam Wainaina continues to draw recognition from clients for his strong corporate practice. He is well versed in M&A, joint ventures and shareholder agreements, and also possesses expertise in employment.
Chambers Global 2017: Sam Wainaina is considered to be "one of the main guys for employment litigation." He acts on a range of employment mandates, with notable experience in pensions. He is described as "very well known and with a great deal of experience."
