Alex Kanja
Practice Areas
Banking & Finance, Real Estate & Conveyancing, Corporate Commercial, Intellectual Property Protection
Profile Summary
Alex is a Senior Associate at Mamicha & Company Advocates, whose practice focuses on corporate and commercial law, with particular attention to business strategy, regulatory clarity, and practical legal structuring. He advises both local and international clients navigating transactions, corporate governance obligations, and the legal frameworks that shape business operations in Kenya.
Admitted to the Bar as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya in September 2019, Alex holds a Bachelor of Laws from Kenyatta University and a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. He is a member of the Law Society of Kenya and the East Africa Law Society.
His experience spans corporate and commercial transactions, conveyancing, intellectual property, immigration law, and securitisation. Over the course of his practice, Alex has advised clients on complex regulatory compliance matters, drafted and negotiated high-value commercial contracts, conducted thorough legal due diligence, managed intellectual property portfolios for local and international clients, and overseen immigration processes including work permit and pass applications.
Key highlights of his practice include providing strategic advisory services to international clients on immigration compliance, managing intellectual property portfolios including registrations, filings, and enforcement actions, advising on corporate structuring mandates including incorporations and shareholder arrangements, and acting for a leading developer on a mixed-use development project covering due diligence, preparation and negotiation of agreements for sale, and registration of titles.
Alex is recognised for his analytical acumen, meticulous attention to detail, and client-focused approach. He believes effective legal advice should not only interpret the law but also anticipate risk, support decision-making, and allow businesses to move forward with confidence.
Key Highlights
- Manages security perfection for multiple Tier-1 banking clients
- Coordinates registration formalities across various registries
- Advises on intellectual property registration and protection