Peter Mwangi Kinyanjui is a distinguished legal expert with over 15 years of experience in employment law, industrial relations, corporate compliance, and HR legal consultancy. As the Managing Partner at Mwangi Kinyanjui Advocates, he has built a reputation as a trusted legal advisor for businesses, helping them navigate labor laws, workplace disputes, HR policies, and regulatory compliance with precision and strategic insight.

A dynamic and results-driven professional, Peter specializes in defending employers in labor disputes, advising on HR legal frameworks, negotiating Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), and ensuring corporate compliance with employment regulations. His expertise extends to arbitration, industrial relations, leadership training, and data protection compliance, making him a sought-after consultant for businesses aiming to mitigate risks and foster legally sound workplace environments.

Professional Experience

1. Managing Partner – Mwangi Kinyanjui Advocates
   1. Leads a boutique law firm specializing in employment and labor law, HR consultancy, and corporate compliance.
   2. Provides strategic legal representation in employment disputes and labor relations court cases.
   3. Advises companies on HR policies, employment contracts, workplace compliance, and dispute resolution strategies.
   4. Oversees negotiations of CBAs and handles complex employer-employee legal matters.
   5. Ensures data protection and regulatory compliance in line with the Data Protection Act 2019.
   6. Oversees and trains on NITA accredited training programs including human resource management, labour laws, data protection compliance, supervisory skills, leadership and performance management, communication, and industrial relations.
2. Head of Legal Compliance & Industrial Relations – Agricultural Employers Association (2012-2023)
   1. Legal counsel for over 200 large-scale farms, ranches, and agribusinesses, ensuring full compliance with labor laws.
   2. Chief trainer for HR leaders and corporate executives on industrial relations, labour laws, data protection, and human rights.
   3. Represented businesses in Employment and Labor Relations Court and ministry of labour conciliation, as well as arbitrating disputes between trade unions and employers and helping mitigate legal risks.

Education & Certifications

1. Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) – University of Nairobi
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Law – Kenya School of Law
3. International Diploma in Human Resource Management – Cambridge International College
4. Certified Data Protection Officer – PECB Board
5. Professional master's degree in human rights (ongoing)