Shalma Maina

Senior Associate

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Personal Profile

Shalma E. N. Maina is an Associate in the Wealth & Private Clients Department at the firm. She is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, a Commissioner for Oaths, and holds an Advanced Certificate in Trusts: Law and Practice (International) from STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners).

Shalma specialises in estate planning, wealth management, and family business advisory. She advises high-net-worth individuals, families, family businesses, and corporate entities on structuring and implementing tax-efficient estate planning solutions, including family and purpose trusts (charitable and non-charitable), wills, lifetime gifting structures, private foundations, and family holding companies. She also works closely with family enterprises on succession planning—preparing for generational handover, strengthening governance frameworks, and streamlining ownership and management structures to support continuity and long-term sustainability.

Her multidisciplinary background in conveyancing, corporate law, and real estate complements her estate planning practice, enabling her to conduct in-depth due diligence, facilitate property transfers, and oversee the seamless settlement of assets into trusts and related structures. She also advises on tax considerations to ensure compliance and enhance planning efficiency. Shalma is passionate about helping clients design thoughtful, tax-efficient estate plans that reflect their values, honour their wishes, and safeguard family wealth across generations.

Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law. Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Strathmore University. Certified Professional Mediator (C.P.M), Mediation Training Institute. Advanced Certificate in Trusts: Law and Practice (International) from STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners).

Shalma values wellness and balance and maintains an active lifestyle. She is always up for discovering new playlists or scenic hiking or walking routes.