A ABDIWALI & CO.
A ABDIWALI & CO.ADVOCATES
Advocates of the High Court of Kenya

Practice with purpose. Delivery with precision.

Strategic counsel for corporations, institutions and individuals across Kenya, Egypt and the UAE.

Headquartered in Upper Hill, Nairobi

Rooted in Nairobi. Trusted beyond borders.

A modern practice built on deep local knowledge and a growing regional reach.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Formidable in court. Measured at the table.

From constitutional petitions to international arbitration, we stand firmly for our clients.

Corporate & Commercial

Counsel that moves business forward.

Transactions, governance and compliance handled with commercial clarity.

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LSK RegisteredLicensed advocates of the High Court
3 JurisdictionsKenya · Egypt · UAE
12 Practice AreasFull-service legal counsel
Upper HillNairobi headquarters
Advocate in chambers Lady Justice
2023Established
The Firm

Distinguished counsel, defined by precision.

A distinguished, client-focused law firm headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with satellite offices in Egypt and the United Arab Emirates.

We deploy a client-centred approach to appreciate our clients' needs, offer alternative solutions and meet their expectations — backed by a comprehensive skill-set of partners, associates, consultants and support staff sharing one culture of integrity, innovation and excellence.

Integrity

Upholding the highest ethical standards in all our dealings.

Innovation

Embracing creative solutions to complex legal challenges.

Excellence

Delivering exceptional legal services, consistently.

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Practice Areas

Mastery across every discipline.

All 12 Practice Areas

Robust representation before courts, tribunals and arbitral panels, alongside mediation and negotiated settlement.

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Business formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

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Board advisory, legal and governance audits, policy drafting and compliance frameworks for public and private entities.

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Due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation and regulatory approvals for transactions of every scale.

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Strategic tax planning, compliance and dispute resolution, including customs and revenue administration matters.

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Property transactions, leases, land use, conveyancing and property development.

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Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Robust representation before courts, tribunals and arbitral panels, alongside mediation and negotiated settlement.

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Corporate & Commercial

Business formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

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Corporate Governance

Board advisory, legal and governance audits, policy drafting and compliance frameworks for public and private entities.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation and regulatory approvals for transactions of every scale.

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Tax Law

Strategic tax planning, compliance and dispute resolution, including customs and revenue administration matters.

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Real Estate & Property

Property transactions, leases, land use, conveyancing and property development.

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Our People

The partners behind every mandate.

Founder & Managing Partner

Muktar Abdiwali Ali

CS, MCIArb, CPM (MTI), Advocate of the High Court of Kenya

Muktar founded the firm in 2023 with a vision of a practice that pairs professionalism with an in-depth understanding of current and emerging legal issues in Kenya and beyond. A Certified Secretary and Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, he advises boards, public bodies and private enterprises on governance, compliance and complex commercial matters.

Corporate GovernancePublic ProcurementConstitutional & Judicial ReviewCommercial Law
Partner — Head, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Cleophas Kiprotich

ACIArb, CPM (MTI), MSc Tax Administration, Advocate of the High Court of Kenya

Cleophas heads the firm's Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice. An Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, a certified mediator and holder of an MSc in Tax Administration, he represents clients before courts, tribunals and arbitral panels, with particular depth in tax and commercial disputes.

LitigationArbitration & ADRTax DisputesEmployment
Partner

Mohamed Ahmed Adan

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya

Mohamed is a Partner at the firm, advising individual and corporate clients with a practical, solutions-driven approach. He works closely with clients to understand their objectives and deliver precise, dependable counsel.

Commercial AdvisoryReal EstateRegulatory ComplianceDispute Resolution
Muktar Abdiwali Ali
Founder & Managing PartnerMuktar Abdiwali Ali
Cleophas Kiprotich
PartnerCleophas Kiprotich
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PartnerMohamed Ahmed Adan
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“Practice with purpose,
delivery with precision.”
OUR PROMISE TO EVERY CLIENT
Experience

Entrusted with matters of consequence.

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01Election Law

Part of the team representing the IEBC in the 2022 presidential election petition.

02Arbitration

Representation of an East African state in ICSID arbitration at the World Bank.

03Governance

Legal & governance audits for EPRA, KenGen, KETRACO, KeNHA, HELB, KUCCPS, Konza Technopolis and the Communications Authority.

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