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Advocates • Nairobi, Kenya

Trusted Legal Counsel.
Strategic Business
Solutions.

Abdiwahid & Associates Advocates is a premier Kenyan law firm delivering sophisticated legal solutions to businesses, financial institutions, and individuals across East Africa. We combine deep legal expertise with sound commercial judgment.

Advocates
High Court of Kenya
Commissioners for Oaths
& Notary Public
Corporate Legal Services
& Institutional Advisory
Nationwide Legal Support
& East Africa Coverage
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Abdiwahid & Associates Advocates law office
15
Years of
Excellence

About the Firm

A Legacy of Legal Excellence in East Africa

Abdiwahid & Associates Advocates is a full-service law firm based in Nairobi, Kenya, offering comprehensive legal solutions to a distinguished client base across the region. We are defined by our commitment to excellence, professional integrity, and client-focused service delivery.

  • Over 15 years of distinguished legal practice in Kenya
  • A team of experienced Advocates, Commissioners for Oaths, and Notary Public
  • Serving corporate clients, financial institutions, and government bodies
  • Committed to excellence, confidentiality, and measurable client outcomes

Why Choose Us

The Standard of Excellence You Deserve

Our commitment to our clients extends beyond legal representation. We are trusted advisers who prioritise your interests and deliver measurable outcomes.

Deep Legal Expertise

Our team comprises Advocates with specialist qualifications and extensive experience across all major practice areas of Kenyan and East African law.

Client-Centred Approach

We invest time in understanding each client's unique circumstances, delivering tailored legal solutions aligned to their specific business and personal objectives.

Efficient Service Delivery

We are committed to delivering quality legal work efficiently, managing timelines rigorously and keeping clients informed at every stage of their matter.

Nationwide & Regional Reach

With strong networks across Kenya and East Africa, we support clients with multi-jurisdictional transactions and cross-border legal requirements.

Confidentiality & Integrity

We maintain the highest standards of professional ethics, discretion, and client confidentiality in everything we do.

Long-Term Partnerships

Our most enduring relationships are built on trust and results. We aspire to be the long-term strategic legal partner of every client we serve.

Industries

Serving Diverse Sectors Across East Africa

We bring deep sector knowledge and cross-practice expertise to the industries our clients operate in.

Banking & Financial Services

We advise commercial banks, investment banks, microfinance institutions, and fintech companies on regulatory compliance, transactions, and dispute resolution across Kenya's financial sector.

Insurance

Our team supports insurance companies, reinsurers, brokers, and underwriters on policy drafting, regulatory compliance, and complex insurance litigation and claims.

Real Estate & Construction

We represent developers, investors, contractors, and property owners in all legal aspects of real estate development, construction projects, and property transactions.

Mining & Natural Resources

We advise mining companies, mineral rights holders, and government agencies on licensing, joint ventures, environmental compliance, and resource extraction disputes.

Corporate & Manufacturing

We support manufacturers, industrial companies, and conglomerates on corporate governance, supply chain contracts, regulatory compliance, and commercial disputes.

NGOs & Non-Profit Organisations

We provide legal support to NGOs, foundations, and non-profit entities on registration, governance, compliance, employment, and contractual matters.

International Businesses

We guide foreign investors and multinational corporations on market entry, regulatory compliance, cross-border transactions, and investment protection in Kenya.

Investment & Private Equity

We advise private equity houses, venture capital funds, family offices, and institutional investors on fund structuring, investments, exits, and portfolio management.

Professional Services

We serve accounting firms, consulting practices, healthcare providers, and other professional service firms on partnerships, liability, employment, and regulatory matters.

Our Attorneys

Distinguished Advocates at Your Service

Meet our team of highly qualified attorneys dedicated to delivering exceptional legal counsel across every practice area.

Abdiwahid Hassan
Corporate & Commercial Law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Commercial Litigation
Managing Partner

Abdiwahid Hassan

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with over 15 years of experience in corporate law, litigation, and commercial transactions.

Farida Omar
Conveyancing & Real Estate
Succession & Probate
Intellectual Property
Senior Partner

Farida Omar

Senior Partner specialising in conveyancing, real estate transactions, and succession law with extensive experience in property law.

Omar Sharif Abdi
Industrial & Labour Relations
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Civil Litigation
Partner

Omar Sharif Abdi

Partner with expertise in industrial and labour relations, employment law, and alternative dispute resolution.

Amina Ibrahim Warsame
Banking & Securities
Debt Recovery
Corporate & Commercial Law
Associate Partner

Amina Ibrahim Warsame

Associate Partner focusing on banking and securities law, debt recovery, and financial regulatory compliance.

Legal Insights

Knowledge at the Forefront of the Law

Our attorneys share their expertise through timely legal updates, regulatory alerts, and strategic commentary.

Understanding Kenya's Mining Act, 2016: Key Provisions for Investors
Mining Law2 min read

Understanding Kenya's Mining Act, 2016: Key Provisions for Investors

A comprehensive review of the legislative framework governing mineral rights, licensing, and royalties under the Mining Act, 2016, and its implications for domestic and foreign investors.

Abdiwahid Hassan
15 November 2024
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A Practical Guide to Lawful Retrenchment in Kenya
Labour Law1 min read

A Practical Guide to Lawful Retrenchment in Kenya

Navigating redundancy and retrenchment under the Employment Act, 2007 requires careful adherence to procedural requirements. This guide outlines key obligations for employers.

Omar Sharif Abdi
2 October 2024
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Client Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

The trust of our clients is our greatest measure of success.

Abdiwahid & Associates provided us with exceptional legal counsel during a complex cross-border acquisition. Their team's expertise, commercial acumen, and attention to detail were outstanding throughout the process. They felt like true strategic partners, not just legal advisers.
James Kamau
Chief Executive Officer
Apex Capital Group

Trusted by Leading Organisations

First Continental Bank
East Africa Insurance Holdings
Apex Capital Group
Summit Developments Ltd
Meridian Resources Africa
Kenya Power & Lighting Co.
Nairobi Housing Authority
Pan Africa Microfinance
Savanna Investment Partners
United Manufacturing Group
East Africa Chambers of Commerce
Continental Logistics Ltd
Professional consultation

Get Legal Advice

Need Strategic Legal Advice?

Whether you are navigating a complex transaction, resolving a dispute, or planning for the future — our attorneys are ready to provide the precise, strategic counsel your matter demands.