Personal Profile
Cyrus Maina is the Managing Partner at CM Advocates LLP, bringing wide experience, excellent judgment, and a strategic legal mind to the firm. Known for being well-informed and calm under pressure, he has consistently excelled in high-stakes prosecutions, investigations, and complex legal transactions. He is widely recognized as a brilliant lawyer with deep expertise across diverse practice areas, including property law, conveyancing, banking securities, capital markets, corporate and commercial law, tax advisory, aviation law, labor and employment, immigration, company secretarial services, compliance, and forensic audits.
Cyrus holds an LL.B degree from the University of Nairobi and a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law, having been admitted to the Bar as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya in 2006. In addition to his legal qualifications, he is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) and a Certified Public Secretary (CPS-K), making him uniquely positioned to advise on both legal and financial matters with authority.
Cyrus combines his legal expertise with financial and corporate governance credentials, giving him a holistic approach to complex transactions.
He is respected for his strategic mindset, calm demeanor, and sharp decision-making in high-pressure environments.
His multidisciplinary expertise makes him a trusted advisor to corporations, institutions, and high-profile clients across Kenya and beyond.
Contact Information
Practice Areas
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Anti-Bribery, Anti-Corruption & Whistleblower Protection
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Aviation, Transport & Logistics
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Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Practice Group
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Blue Economy & Maritime Law Unit
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Capital Markets, Private Equity & Investment Funds
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Charities and Social Impact Practice
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Civil Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery
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Climate & Nature Markets
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Commercial & Business Law
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Construction Contracts & Project Finance
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Corporate Law
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Debt Recovery, Restructuring & Insolvency
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Entity Set-up, Governance and Compliance
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Family Law
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Forensics Investigations Support
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Immigration & Global Mobility
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Intellectual Property and Technology
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Litigation and Dispute Resolution
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Multilateral Organizations, Foreign Embassies & Consulates
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Private Equity & Venture Capital
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Private Wealth
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Real Estate Finance
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Regulated Industries & Professionals
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Tax & International Business Advisory Unit
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Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT), Data Protection & Cybersecurity Practice
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M&A’s, Share Deals and Restructuring
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Competition, Anti-trust Law and Consumer Protection Practice
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Notarization, Authentication and Consular Legalization
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Financial Services, Innovation & Regulation (Fin-SIR) Practice
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Licensing & Regulatory Compliance
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Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Bankruptcy
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Corporate Restructuring & Special Situations
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Pension Schemes, Employee Benefits & Incentives
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Workplace Investigations & Compliance
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Renewable Energy & Transition Projects
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Power Generation & Transmission
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Energy Regulation & Market Reform
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Fintech & Digital Innovation
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Artificial Intelligence Practice
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Digital Assets, Crypto-Currency & Blockchain
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Investigations, Compliance & Regulatory Defence
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Corporate Governance & Regulatory Defence
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Oil, Gas & Minerals Law
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Environmental & Community Relations
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Public Procurement & Strategic Partnerships (P2P) Practice
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Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
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Infrastructure & Transport Projects
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Urban Development & Smart Cities
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Real Estate Development Projects and Joint Ventures
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Real Estate Leasing and Licensing
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Banking and Securitization
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Agriculture, Farm and Estates
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Social and Affordable Housing
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Hybrid Capital & Structured Finance
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Natural Resources & Biodiversity
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Sustainable Finance & Green Investment
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International Trade & Investment
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Transfer Pricing & Cross-Border Structuring
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Customs & Trade Compliance
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International Private Wealth Practice
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Local and International Private Clients
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Family Business Services
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Beauty and Wellness Practice
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Fashion, Apparel & Luxury Practice
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Healthcare, Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals Practice
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Hospitality, Travel & Leisure (HTL)
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Sports Law & Business Practice
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Insurance Practice