Focus on International Finance, Mombasa

Faizal is a UK qualified lawyer and for many years has worked and advised, and is a trusted advisor to institutions, corporates and families across the Middle East, Africa and India. Faizal specialises in banking and finance and has advised corporates, family offices and families including on their international investment and holding structures.

Mati is a partner at Clyde & Co Kenya and is based in the Nairobi office. He heads the Corporate & Commercial practice including Banking & Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions. Mati frequently advises both family offices and institutional investors in cross border transactions and on regulatory considerations in the region. He has strong expertise in helping investors across various sectors navigate the risks and complexities of investing and operating in sub-Saharan Africa.

Christine Maina is the CEO of the East Africa Venture Capital Association (EAVCA). She has over 16 years of experience in Business, Trade, and Investment across the Region. Her expertise spans organisational leadership, marketing communications, cross-border advisory, and bilateral trade negotiations. Christine is a passionate advocate for increased investment in East Africa as a driver of sustainable economic growth. Through her role at EAVCA, she works to strengthen the region’s private capital ecosystem and position East Africa as a strategic destination for investors.

Sevyn, an English Solicitor and Jersey Advocate, is Partner in Bedell Cristin's International Private Client team, based in Jersey. He is a private wealth specialist experienced in advising on private wealth, corporate, investment and philanthropic structures (via trusts, foundations, private trust companies and family offices). He has considerable expertise in advising on complex trust and corporate matters, often involving family business interests, and is regularly instructed by clients to coordinate their global structuring. Sevyn has significant experience in family governance matters, succession planning in the context of family businesses and the structuring and establishment of both single and multi-family offices. He is also one of the leading experts on the use of Jersey foundations and the establishment of charitable and philanthropic structures in Jersey.