Mark Lavi
About Mark Lavi
Mark Lavi serves as the Senior Legal Manager at American Tower in Nairobi, Kenya, where he has worked since 2020. He holds an MBA in International Business from the University of Nairobi and has extensive experience in legal roles across various organizations.
Work at American Tower
Mark Lavi has served as Senior Legal Manager at American Tower since 2020. He is based in Nairobi, Kenya, where he has been responsible for overseeing legal matters related to the company's operations in the region. His role involves ensuring compliance with local regulations and managing legal risks associated with American Tower's business activities.
Education and Expertise
Mark Lavi holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business from the University of Nairobi, which he completed from 2017 to 2021. He also has a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the same university, where he was recognized on the Dean's List. Additionally, he has pursued various specialized legal courses, including a Short Course on Competition Economics from the University of Johannesburg and a General Course on Intellectual Property from WIPO Academy.
Background
Prior to his current role, Mark Lavi worked as Principal In-house Counsel for Financial Services & Finance at Safaricom PLC from 2014 to 2017. He also held the position of Manager - Regulatory & Legal at Eaton Towers from 2017 to 2020. His early career included a role as Associate Advocate at Kaplan & Stratton Advocates from 2012 to 2013. This diverse background has equipped him with extensive knowledge in legal and regulatory matters.
Professional Development
Mark Lavi has engaged in continuous professional development through various short courses. He completed a course on Financial Services and Market Regulation at The London School of Economics and Political Science in 2017. He also obtained a Certificate in Foundation Payments from the Payments Association of South Africa in 2016. These courses have enhanced his understanding of complex legal frameworks and market regulations.
Legal Qualifications
Mark Lavi is qualified in law, having obtained a Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law from 2011 to 2012. His legal education also includes participation in the Winter Institute at Fordham University School of Law in 2019, where he studied the Introduction to the US legal system. This combination of qualifications supports his expertise in both local and international legal contexts.