Cuthbert is a seasoned legal practitioner with 12 years of experience in banking, finance and transactional law. He advises multinational banks, telecoms, agro-product and petroleum companies on a wide range of legal matters, including securities, compliance and capital markets.

He has represented and advised leading financial institutions such as NMB Plc, ABSA, Eco Bank, Amana Bank and Bank of Baroda, among others. His work includes drafting and perfecting security documents, advising on enforcement and registration of securities and guiding banks on regulatory compliance.

Cuthbert also has expertise in capital markets, having contributed to the Exim Bank Bond issuance and the Maendeleo Bank Rights Issue. He is eligible to be a certified capital markets dealer, having completed the Securities Industries Certification Course.

In the fintech space, he has advised on regulatory compliance and successfully led licensing efforts, including obtaining a Payment Systems Licence for the National Bank of Commerce. He also regularly advises clients on tax issues such as withholding tax, transfer pricing, thin capitalization and corporate income tax.

Before co-founding Theodore Attorneys, Cuthbert worked at CRB Africa Legal, Abenry & Company Advocates and served as Business Advisory Manager at the National Bank of Commerce.