Head of legal and tax | ABSA (Kenya)

Peter Mungai
Head of legal and tax | ABSA (Kenya)
Team size: Seven
Q&A
How do you navigate the legal complexities of cross-border transactions within the East African Community (EAC) and beyond?
Collaboration with sister companies and use of law firms with affiliations and presence in the various markets.
How is your legal function leveraging technology to enhance efficiency in areas such as contract management and compliance monitoring?
The team has adopted and embedded Artificial Intelligence and Legal Virtual Assistant in its work as well as technology for contract and litigation management.
In light of increasing regulatory scrutiny across sectors in East Africa, how are you adapting your compliance frameworks to stay ahead of change?
The department ensures compliance through governance forums, review of new laws through New Regulations Forums and use compliance risk management frameworks.
Head of Legal and Tax | Absa Bank Kenya